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Steelers Face Bears in Windy City Showdown Without QB Aaron Rodgers

Credits: Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

On Sunday, November 23, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers head to Soldier Field to battle the Chicago Bears in a pivotal AFC North vs NFC North clash under chilly weather. Coming off a gritty victory against the Cincinnati Bengals last week, Pittsburgh enters with a 7-4 record, eyeing a playoff push amid a crowded wildcard race.

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The matchup carries extra intrigue after quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ mysterious wrist tweak in that Bengals win, which had the Steel City buzzing all week. Fans and analysts dissected every sideline clip, hoping for a miraculous return. But as kickoff looms, it is now clear that Aaron Rodgers is out for the game, and this could work in the favor of the Chicago Bears who have been red hot as of late.

Aaron Rodgers Ruled Out: Mason Rudolph to Start

According to NFL sideline reporter Evan Washburn, relayed via ESPN insider Adam Schefter, star quarterback Aaron Rodgers will sit out this week against Chicago. The four-time MVP, acquired by Pittsburgh in a blockbuster offseason trade, avoided surgery on his sprained wrist but couldn’t regain full mobility.

Aaron Rodgers is expected to inactive today vs. the Bears. https://t.co/WKPkSqv3tr
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2025

Head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed in a pregame chat with Washburn regarding Rodgers’ status. Mason Rudolph will start in place of Rodgers, who is backed by rookie Will Howard, the seventh-round pick from Ohio State, who has yet to play.

While Rodgers was available as a limited participant on practices generating a lot of speculation, medical caution prevailed to shield Aaron Rodgers from re-injury. At 41, Rodgers’ health is what matters. However, the Steelers now face heavy odds to beat a Bears team who is top-10 in scoring this season.

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