NFL Monday Night

The Steelers were very enthused by the progress made by QB Ben Roethlisberger after he suffered a head injury late in Sunday’s overtime loss to the Chiefs and expect him to play against the Ravens this weekend, according to a league source.

Lions rookie QB Matthew Stafford has an injury to the AC joint in his left shoulder and looks doubtful to play Thursday against the Packers, a league source told NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi.

Coach Ken Whisenhunt says he had a long talk with Kurt Warner on the flight home, and the quarterback was alert and upbeat following a blow to the head in Sunday’s’ victory over the Rams.