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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will miss Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears because of a broken left wrist, and Mason Rudolph will start in his place, head coach Mike Tomlin said.
Rodgers injured his wrist during the Steelers’ win over the Cincinnati Bengals. He was tackled and fell hard on his left hand. He left the game early and Rudolph replaced him as the Steelers defense tightened up to hang on for the 32-14 victory.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws against the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Tomlin revealed the decision in an interview with CBS.
“He fought all week,” Tomlin said. “It’s the safe play for us to make as a collective. We’re going to let Mason start. He’s soaked up most of the reps this week.”
This will be the first action Rodgers has missed since he tore his Achilles tendon in Week 1 of the 2023 season with the New York Jets.
Tomlin and Rodgers both emphasized that the quarterback’s status would be determined by his ability to protect.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) holds his arm after a hit by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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Rookie quarterback Will Howard, who spent most of the season on injured reserve due to his own hand injury, said earlier in the week that it was impressive that Rodgers was even in the conversation to begin with.
“Him being on the field and doing reps (today) says a lot about his pain tolerance,” Howard said. “He’s a tough dude, man.”
Rodgers is 24-5 all-time against the Bears. This season, he has 1,969 passing yards, 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin talks with Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt (90) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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Pittsburgh is 6-4 this season and maintains a small lead over the Baltimore Ravens for first place in the AFC North. Chicago is 7-3 this season and controls the NFC North heading into Week 12.
