Is Aaron Rodgers Playing Today? (Injury Update, Betting Impact for Steelers vs. Bears)

The latest injury update for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Week 12 against the Chicago Bears.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. / Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

UPDATE: Mason Rudolph will start for the Steelers on Sunday against the Chicago Bears.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a broken bone in his wrist, and he's officially listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Chicago Bears.

According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the team has not given any hints to a final decision for the veteran quarterback in Week 12, but if things are left up to Rodgers, he will suit up against Chicago. The Steelers' medical staff on the other hand, reportedly has been more "cautious and guarded."

Aaron Rodgers has been pushing to play Sunday vs. the Bears, but Steelers doctors have been more cautious and guarded, per sources. If the decision is left to Rodgers, he will play, but the team has declined to provide hints as to its final decision. pic.twitter.com/0pTHeKZZo7

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 23, 2025

If Rodgers is unable to go, the Steelers will turn to veteran backup Mason Rudolph in Week 12. Rudolph completed 75 percent of his passes for 127 yards and a score against Cincy, and the veteran has a lot of experience as a starter in his career, including some with the Steelers. He's 9-8-1 overall as a starter and 8-4-1 in 13 starts as a Steeler.

Oddsmakers have made a slight adjustment to the line for Sunday's game, a sign that they may expect Rodgers to play in this matchup. Pittsburgh has been a three-point underdog for most of the week, but the line has shifted to 2.5 at DraftKings as of Sunday morning. It's possible this line could shift again once Rodgers' official status is decided.

This season, Rodgers has led the Steelers to a 6-4 start while completing 66.4 percent of his passes for 1,969 yards 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Steelers enter Week 12 in first place in the AFC North, but the Baltimore Ravens are just one game back of them heading into the weekend.

The Steelers will have until 11:30 a.m. EST to make a decision on Rodgers, as they need to release their final actives and inactives by then on Sunday.

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