Will We See Flacco Fumblitis?

James Harrison meets Joe Flacco.

There is no way the Steelers will turn over the ball seven times Sunday vs. Baltimore. Is there?

That's how many takeaways the Ravens' defense had in the season opener vs. the Steelers on Sept. 11.

Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw three interceptions and lost two fumbles. Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco had zero turnovers.

Flacco has been known to fumble, though. Unfortunately, so has Roethlisberger.

Since 2008, when Flacco entered the NFL, he has fumbled 36 times and lost 12 of those. In the same time period, Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has fumbled 34 times and lost 17 of those.

In Baltimore's seven games this year, Flacco has fumbled eight times and lost four. In his eight games, Roethlisberger has fumbled six times and lost four.

How about sacks and interceptions? In seven games, Flacco has been sacked 16 times. He's thrown six interceptions. In his eight starts, Roethlisberger has been sacked 25 times and thrown seven interceptions.

What shall we deduce from all this?  No clue.

How 'bout, Don't turn the ball over ...?