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Dennis Dixon to start Week 1

Updated: September 7, 2010, 11:59 AM ET
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PITTSBURGH -- Dennis Dixon was named the Pittsburgh Steelers' starting quarterback for Sunday's season opener against the Atlanta Falcons, coach Mike Tomlin said.

Tomlin said he picked Dixon over longtime backup Charlie Batch because of Dixon's strong performance in the preseason. Ben Roethlisberger is serving his four-game suspension for violating the NFL's personal conduct policy, while Byron Leftwich is out indefinitely with a sprained left knee ligament.

"It's an honor, ...

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