For the first time this season, sixteen weeks deep into the season and a few weeks after activation from the Injured Reserve list, veteran center Kyle Cook will start on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers. There's a number of reasons projected as for change; veteran experience against the Steelers is the most prominent.

However there are conflicting reports as to whether there will be rotation with rookie center Trevor Robinson, who replaced Jeff Faine midseason and started the last seven games since the Week Eight bye.