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Aaron Rodgers Has Small Left-Wrist Fracture, Week 12 Outlook Described as 50/50

Evaluation of his non-throwing wrist will determine if he suits up at Soldier Field.

Overview

  • X-rays taken Sunday showed a small fracture in Rodgers' left wrist, with additional testing conducted Monday to gauge severity.
  • NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports Rodgers is pushing to play against the Bears and is roughly 50/50 to be cleared, with grip strength and re-injury risk cited as key factors.
  • Rodgers left late in the first half of the 34-12 win over the Bengals and did not return after being listed as questionable.
  • Backup Mason Rudolph finished effectively, going 12-of-16 for 127 yards and a touchdown, and Mike Tomlin said more information would follow the medical evaluations.
  • Pittsburgh is 6-4 and atop the AFC North entering Week 12 at Chicago, where Rodgers has a long track record of success against the Bears.