Rashard Mendenhall will play in his first game since tearing his ACL on New Year's Day at Cleveland.

Mendenhall has convinced Pittsburgh Steelers' coaches that he is ready mentally and physically.

"That's just part of it," Mendenhall said about practicing. "Each day is a unique day. That was one of those days where it feels good and continues to feel good.

"For me, I've been taking steps accordingly, so I feel confident in everything I've been able to do. And the next step is getting out there, and I'm confident in that. The game will kind of tell its own tale."