What happened to QB Aaron Rodgers during the Steelers-Bengals game?

Aaron Rodgers, the 41-year-old veteran quarterback, injured his left hand during the first half of the game between the Steelers and Bengals.

How did the Steelers win the game after Rodgers' injury?

With Rodgers sidelined, backup QB Mason Rudolph stepped in and led the Steelers to victory, guiding two long second-half scoring drives and completing 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown.

What role did the Steelers' defense play in the win?

The Steelers' defense scored two touchdowns, including a 74-yard pick-6 by safety Kyle Dugger and a 32-yard scoop-and-score by cornerback James Pierre, to help seal the 34-12 victory over the Bengals.

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Veteran QB Rodgers Injured in Steelers' Comeback Win Over Bengals

16 Nov

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Veteran QB Aaron Rodgers injured his left hand in the first half
Backup Mason Rudolph led Steelers to victory with 2 long TD drives
Steelers defense scored 2 TDs, including a 74-yard pick-6

Veteran QB Rodgers Injured in Steelers' Comeback Win Over Bengals

On November 16, 2025, the Pittsburgh Steelers surged past the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 in a game that saw veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers leave the field with an injury.

Rodgers, the NFL's oldest active player at 41, injured his left hand during a Pittsburgh drive late in the first half. It was unclear exactly when the four-time MVP was hurt, but he was hit illegally twice during the drive, resulting in roughing-the-passer penalties against Cincinnati.

With Rodgers sidelined, backup Mason Rudolph stepped in and guided a pair of long second-half scoring drives to lead the Steelers (6-4) to victory. Rudolph completed 12 of 16 throws for 127 yards, including a 5-yard touchdown pass to running back Kenny Gainwell that sealed the game.