Pittsburgh left tackle Max Starks will miss the playoffs with a left knee injury suffered against Baltimore last weekend. Starks, who was starting in place of injured tackle Marvel Smith, will be replaced by Trai Essex. The Steelers also will be without special-teams captain Clint Kriewaldt (neck). Commentary: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger will...

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