As the Steelers prepare to host the Cleveland Browns at 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network's "Thursday Night Football," NFL.com's Steve Wyche takes a look at how Pittsburgh quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has changed since his four-game suspension last season for violating the NFL's personal-conduct policy.
Here's what else is on tap for Thursday:
» Happy birthday, Philip Rivers. The Chargers' QB, along with preparing for Sunday's home game against the Bills, will be celebrating his 30th birthday. Also celebrating birthdays today: Former Cardinals LB E.J. Junior (52), Hall of Fame OL Bob Brown (70), and former QB Jeff George (44).
» Catch Week 13's best sights and sounds on the field and on the sidelines with "Sound FX," featuring the Patriots' Bill Belichick and Tom Brady, the Steelers' Brett Keisel and Cardinals' Patrick Peterson.
» What should the Colts do with Peyton Manning? Michael Lombardi explains how the team could avoid paying a $28 million option bonus and still trade the recuperating QB.
» The spread offense isn't new to the NFL, but Tim Tebow in Denver and Cam Newton in Carolina are adding another dimension. Michael Lombardi explains what it is and if it has long-term appeal.
» NFL teams are going away from one-back offenses and seeking running backs with exceptional versatility. Bucky Brooks finds more than a few as he ranks the 10 best in college football. Plus, Bucky takes a look at the 10 best linebackers in college.
» When it comes to making the playoffs, it might be too little, too late for three teams that are suddenly pretty hot. But Gil Brandt explains how they still can impact the postseason.
» Reggie Bush's elevation to an every-down back has finally started to pay off, and with the Dolphins facing a demoralized Eagles defense, this is a great week for fantasy owners to start him, Michael Fabiano writes.
» Have your say in who wins top honors for last weekend's games by voting for the NFL's Hardest-Working Man, Rookie of the Week, Air & Ground Players of the Week, and Never Say Never Moment of the Week. And don't forget to fill out your Pro Bowl ballot.
» Come up with names for the week's most exciting plays, and tweet your way into the NFL history books. We'll pick our favorites, and let users pick the final winner each week.
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