In Pittsburgh in 2010, Ben Roethlisberger was suspended under the National Football League player conduct policy, Commissioner Roger Goodell's original six-game sentence later reduced to four. They will be hoping to continue that good form against their division rivals today, although the Chargers will be desperate to turn things around.

The New England Patriots look for the upset victory on the road as they take on the Arizona Cardinals in a battle of Super Bowl contenders. This is easier said than done, but that is an example of how Belichick will try to find one weakness that he can exploit each week.

The New Engalnd Patriots are coming from a 17-9 loss to the New York Giants in the final week of the preseason. The Steelers proceeded to go on to Super Bowl XLV where they fell to the Green Bay Packers, 31-25. He had 12 1/2 sacks as a defensive end for New England last season. That starts on Sunday night with Jones' old team, which has a first-time starter at quarterback and an offensive line that is in flux (to say the least).

Bolstering the pass rush was Arizona general manager Steve Keim's No. 1 objective. If he can't go, Karras, a sixth-round draft pick, would be the guy, meaning the Patriots would begin the season with rookies (Karras and Joe Thuney) starting at both guard positions. He's joined by robust receivers Larry Fitzgerald and Michael Floyd, not to mention a burgeoning star in tailback David Johnson. Is he ready for the role?

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Last season the Chiefs got the better of the Chargers, claiming a pair of wins in their two clashes.

Expect the Cardinals to mix up the coverage schemes and give Williams some help. Garoppolo connected with WR Julian Edelman on 3 receptions for 38 yards, and then dropped an absolute dime to WR Chris Hogan for a 37-yard touchdown reception.

New England's Rob Gronkowski has his arm taped during practice Wednesday.

Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.