Ben Roethlisberger: Injury Wasn't Identified Due to Raiders' Old X-Ray Machine

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger suggested Tuesday that the Oakland Raiders are a bit behind the times technologically.

Appearing on 93.7 The Fan (h/t CBS Pittsburgh), Big Ben discussed an issue that occurred when he got X-rays on a rib injury he suffered during Sunday's 24-21 road loss to the Raiders: "The X-ray was inconclusive because the machine was old."

While the specifics of his injury were unclear, Roethlisberger received a painkilling injection at halftime and was able to return in the fourth quarter when the medicine kicked in.

The Raiders are on borrowed time at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. They are set to move to Las Vegas for the 2020 season, and they have not agreed to a lease extension in Oakland for 2019.     

The Raiders pulled off the upset to improve to 3-10, while the Steelers fell to 7-5-1. Pittsburgh holds just a half-game lead over the Baltimore Ravens for first place in the AFC North.

The Steelers have a tough home clash Sunday against a New England Patriots team that figures to be ornery after losing to the Miami Dolphins on a miracle play in Week 14.

Despite the rib injury, Roethlisberger has no doubt that he'll be in the starting lineup against Tom Brady and the Pats: "I'm still pretty sore, but I am getting better everyday. I will be on the field on Sunday, and that's all that matters."