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Aaron Rodgers has dominated NFL headlines this week after the Pittsburgh Steelers officially ruled him out of their crucial game against the Chicago Bears due to a fractured left wrist, according to Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on CBS Sports. Rodgers originally sustained the injury during the Steelers’ win over the Bengals, briefly pushing through before exiting with 116 yards and a touchdown. From the jump, the big story was Rodgers’ push to play through pain—sources at NFL Network report he campaigned hard to start, with team doctors ultimately deciding to protect both him and their playoff odds by resting him. Mason Rudolph took over, but the decision instantly fueled debate across sports media, given Rodgers’ surreal 25-5 career record against Chicago and his famous “I still own you” taunt to the Soldier Field crowd—an iconic meme revived on X and Instagram as fans wondered if Sunday could be his last chapter in this rivalry.
The Steelers lost 31-28, missing Rodgers' poise as they fell into a first-place tie with Baltimore in the AFC North. Rudolph had a decent outing but was plagued by turnovers, and local Pittsburgh newspapers—alongside outlets like NBC Sports and ABC7 Chicago—highlighted the cruel timing, as fans expressed frustration the Steelers' best hope for a Super Bowl run was standing on the sidelines with his forearm taped and face unreadable. Tomlin attempted to steady nerves afterward, telling the assembled reporters and later the Tribune-Review that he "fully anticipates" Rodgers returning next week versus the Buffalo Bills and described this week as a necessary caution, citing the importance of upcoming divisional matchups.
Social media mentions have erupted, with heavy speculation about Rodgers' future and whether this one-year Steelers stint might be his swan song. Former Steelers safety Ryan Clark posted on X—echoing comments on ESPN—that the Rodgers signing has been “worst-case scenario,” spurring a fresh round of debate from national talk shows to Steelers Reddit. Despite these detractors, several respected journalists, including those at Sports Illustrated and Times of India, emphasize the team’s faith that a recovered Rodgers is their only path to the postseason. SNL’s Weekend Update even lampooned the situation, joking that the “Steelers are hunting for glory with Aaron Rodgers’ wrist in bubble wrap,” which went semi-viral Saturday night.
Rodgers himself kept to the background with no public statements, fueling further intrigue. Practices saw him working out with a brace and limited participation, with beat reporters noting his competitive intensity even in rehab drills. For a franchise eyeing the postseason, the question remains whether Rodgers’ wrist—and his legend—can deliver another signature late-season run. Everyone from fans to rivals to late-night comedians are watching for his next move.
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