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Steelers Beat Bengals 34-12 as Aaron Rodgers Exits With Left Hand Injury

Mason Rudolph took over in the second half, with Rodgers listed as questionable after a non-throwing hand injury.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers injured his left hand/wrist late in the first half, was labeled questionable, and did not return to the sideline after halftime.
  • Mason Rudolph finished the game, going 12-of-16 for 127 yards and a touchdown to Kenneth Gainwell while directing two second-half scoring drives.
  • Broadcasts showed Rodgers favoring and bleeding from his left hand after a hard hit, with coach Mike Tomlin saying he was being evaluated.
  • Pittsburgh’s defense added two touchdowns, including a 73-yard Kyle Dugger interception return and a 32-yard James Pierre fumble return.
  • Running back Jaylen Warren left with an ankle injury and was listed as questionable; rookie Will Howard was designated as the emergency third quarterback as Pittsburgh improved to 6-4.