"Ducking a hurt Bears team btw": NFL fans react as Aaron Rodgers gets ruled out for Steelers Week 12 game in Chicago

Pittsburgh will move forward without Aaron Rodgers in Sunday’s matchup against the Chicago Bears. The veteran quarterback has been ruled inactive as he's recovering from a left wrist fracture sustained in Week 11.

Mason Rudolph will take over under center for the Steelers at Soldier Field. NFL Network reporters Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero broke the news on X.

Fans shared their reactions in the comments section.

"Ducking a hurt Bears team btw," one fan wrote.

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"They should've let him play against the Bears one last time....." another fan wrote. "Bro is so scared lmao," one fan said.

Here are more fan reactions.

"Absolute dagger. Luckily the Bears will still lose," one fan commented. "Bears easy Mickey Mouse schedule continues !!!" a fan tweeted. "Not letting him play against the bears is criminal," another fan commented.

Rodgers was injured late in the first half of the win over Cincinnati when he was hit while rolling to his right near the goal line. He braced his fall with his left hand. Rodgers briefly attempted to continue before heading to the locker room and stayed sidelined after halftime.

He spent the latter part of the week participating in limited practices while wearing additional protection on his wrist, lobbying to suit up against Chicago. Rodgers pushed for a green light, but the Steelers determined that the short recovery window made the risk high, according to Rapoport. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said Rodgers worked tirelessly; however, resting him was the sensible move.

The quarterback has built a dominant record at Soldier Field during his years with Green Bay. Sunday would have marked his first appearance there since departing the Packers.

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Mason Rudolph enters as Pittsburgh tries to protect its AFC North lead. He delivered a steady performance after replacing Aaron Rodgers in Cincinnati, helping secure the win. Pittsburgh coach Mike Tomlin praised him for his preparation and poise.

"Mason is a valued member of our group," Tomlin told reporters on Monday. “I don’t think anybody has been surprised by his ability to deliver under those circumstances. He plays with a great level of confidence. He’s organic, he’s so real. He relishes those opportunities. We’re happy for him and excited for him.”

Chicago enters the matchup on a surge, winning seven of its last eight and holding an undefeated home record since opening weekend.

Edited by Victor Ramon Galvez