Troy Polamalu (knee) expects to return to action after the Steelers' bye week, ESPN.com reports.

Polamalu (knee) expects to return to action after the Steelers' bye week, ESPN.com reports.

Analysis:

Polamalu has missed the Steelers' last two games with a sprained knee, but he expects to play against the Saints on Nov. 30, noting Thursday that he believes if "the game was this weekend (he'd) be able to play."