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.