Overview
- Aaron Rodgers was ruled inactive shortly before kickoff because of a fractured left wrist and spent the game on the sideline in a brace.
- Mike Tomlin said he anticipates Rodgers being ready next week against the Bills, noting the decision was made for safety and practice-readiness.
- Tomlin told Mason Rudolph on Saturday he would start, though some teammates said they learned of Rodgers’ status on Sunday.
- Rudolph went 24-of-31 for 171 yards with a touchdown, an interception and a lost fumble in the 31-28 loss to the Bears.
- Rodgers’ long dominance of Chicago (about 25-5, 64 TDs) framed the matchup, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano reported he flipped off cameras during a pregame lap; Bears coach Ben Johnson’s reaction to his absence was “Nothing.”