That goal appears attainable since Barber, 28, rushed for a career-best 1,387 yards last season.
Cutler would have a career game, as he completed 24 of 42 passes for a career-best 447 yards, along with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
In 1997, Bettis rushed for a career-best 1,665 yards in the team's first 15 games.
Last year, Barber ran for a career-best 1,518 yards.
He ran 27 times for a career-best 228 yards.
Roethlisberger threw for a career-best 316 yards while completing 18 of 28 passes.
Gilbert Harris added a career-best 116 yards in 16 attempts, one of them a 17-yarder for a score.
He also rushed for a career-best 160 yards and two touchdowns in the game.
Quickly after, Roberto had a career-best 43 yards for 2 catches, including a long of 31.
At the same time, he compiled a career-best 1,773 yards rushing.