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PITTSBURGH -- The bye week looks like it landed at a perfect time for the Pittsburgh Steelers.The Steelers suffered their second straight lopsided defeat on Sunday, this one at home against the New England Patriots. But Pittsburgh played without five regular contributors because of injury, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and defensive end Cameron Heyward.The Steelers are hopeful for rest and recovery before a road game at AFC North rival Baltimore on Nov. 6.We need to get all the pieces back together, offensive lineman Marcus Gilbert said Monday. We have a lot of bodies dinged up. We have to get some rest, heal up and really take advantage of this bye week.Gilbert missed the previous three weeks with an ankle injury. He said he wanted to return against New England, but the ankle didnt respond the way he had hoped. Gilbert expects to be back after the bye against the Ravens.Its unclear when Roethlisberger will return.Roethlisberger underwent surgery and was expected to miss four to six weeks after he injured his left knee against Miami. Roethlisberger didnt speak to reporters on Monday, but he was spotted in the locker room walking without a limp. He also jogged onto the field Sunday to greet his defensive teammates prior to the game against New England.Thats encouraging to Gilbert, who prefers to see Roethlisberger return when hes 100 percent so he doesnt suffer a setback.I see him walking around and hes been looking good, Gilbert said. Well see how hes progressing. Whenever hes ready, Im sure hell be out there, first thing, because we need him.The defense could use a boost from Heyward, who missed the previous two weeks with a hamstring injury.I feel good one day and take a step back the next, Heyward said. I have to be smart and keep progressing. I have to take it day by day because I dont know how Ill be feeling in two days. I just have to make sure Im pushing myself to the extent where Im ready to go when I get back.Its a frustrating situation for Heyward, who previously played in 85 consecutive regular-season games.Im just doing everything possible, Heyward said. I want to get back for my teammates because I feel like I can contribute and help out.The Steelers could also potentially see a boost offensively from tight end Ladarius Green, who signed a four-year $20 million contract in the spring, but started the season on the physically unable to perform list and continues to work his way back from offseason ankle surgery.Green said Monday that he has been medically cleared to return to practice, but he hasnt been cleared by head coach Mike Tomlin. The team has 21 days once Green begins practicing to determine whether to put him on the 53-man roster.Green would like to return to practice, but he will follow the coachs decision.It would be nice to get a little practice under my belt, Green said. (Tomlin) knows I want to be out there, but its up to him to do whats best for the team.The Steelers anticipate extra rest from the bye could help wide receiver Markus Wheaton return to the lineup against Baltimore. Wheaton is dealing with a lingering shoulder injury sustained in the preseason.Wheaton missed the first two games of the season, but returned to catch passes in the next three. He suffered a setback and missed the previous two games against Miami and New England.Anytime you take a step backwards its frustrating, Wheaton said.---AP NFL websites: http://pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL Cheap Mavericks Jerseys . LOUIS -- Attorneys for the St. Kristaps Porzingis Jersey . 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COLUMBIA, Mo. -- After a 62-52 loss to North Carolina Central Monday night, Missouri coach Kim Anderson required his players to practice the entire week without wearing team athletic gear.He didnt wear any either.However unorthodox the method, it would appear the message got through.Frankie Hughes had 18 points and four rebounds as Missouri narrowly escaped Western Kentucky in a 59-56 victory Saturday.Kevin Puryear had 12 points and five rebounds, including 8 points in the second half, and Russell Woods scored 10 points and grabbed eight rebounds, tying a team high.The Tigers (4-3) held a 10-point lead near the 12-minute mark, but the Hilltoppers whittled it away, mounting a 14-5 run while Missouri missed its final eight field goal attempts.Pancake Thomas missed a 3-pointer with :04 seconds remaining and Missouri guard Cullen VanLeer secured off the rebound before being fouled. He sank two free-throws to extend the Tigers one-point lead before the Hilltoppers last-second half-court shot fell short. Thomas finished with nine points and five rebounds on 3-for-12 shooting.Hughes stressed the impact of this win on the teams morale.Its most definitely a confidence booster, Hughes said. Of course, coming off the disappointment from last game, we were coming in with a locked-in mindset, just trying to basically focus in on what (the opponents) do, and just trying to get stops and let our defense create our offense.Anderson discussed the details of motivating his players following Mondays loss.They worked hard all week, Anderson said. They worked hard in white cotton t-shirts and black cotton shorts that we bought from a local department store. They didnt wear Missouri gear all week.Western Kentucky (3-5) jumped out to an early 9-3 lead while Missouri shot 3-for-13 from the field to start the game. Hughes was the only Missouri player to score for a 5:09 window of the first half, scoring 12 points, including three consecutive 3-pointers.The Hilltoppers missed their finaal four shots of the first half, allowing Missouri to close on a 7-0 run.dddddddddddd By halftime, the Tigers led 33-30 despite shooting 29-percent to the Hilltoppers 43.3.Justin Johnson led the Hilltoppers with 14 points and five rebounds, and Que Johnson added 12 points and a team-best eight rebounds.The Tigers outrebounded Western Kentucky 44-30, their largest rebounding margin since their season-opening 99-44 victory when they outrebounded Alabama A&M 43-29.?Probably a couple years ago, Missouri wouldnt have won a close game, so give them some credit, Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury said. Theres no question this is Kims best team hes had. Hes doing a really good job with them. When you win some close games like that, it gives your kids a lot of confidence, too.HIGHLIGHT REELWith 12:04 seconds remaining, VanLeer stole the ball in the low post from Que Johnson and threw a full-court lob pass over several Western Kentucky players, finding Hughes in stride for a two-handed breakaway dunk.HALFTIME HEAVEMissouri undergraduate student Aaron Brown won $5,000 during the halftime show after sinking a half-court shot. Brown made more free-throws than another eligible contestant in order to advance to the grand prize opportunity.BIG PICTUREWestern Kentucky: The Hilltoppers are in the midst of a seven-game road stretch. They last played at home on Nov. 22 in a 77-56 win over North Carolina A&T and will return to E.A. Diddle Arena to host Ohio Dec. 21.Missouri: Jackson is the Tigers leading scorer through seven games, averaging 14.1 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game. Puryear is the second leading scorer on the team, averaging 11.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. Puryear led Missouri in scoring as a freshman in 2015 with 11.5 points per game.UP NEXTWestern Kentucky visits Indiana State Dec. 11.Missouri hosts Miami (Ohio) Monday. ' ' '