Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' push to play might derail the team in Week 12

Green Bay Packers quarterback has been notably fighting off a minor fracture in his non-throwing hand, but the future Hall of Famer is not to be denied. He has been adamant about starting against the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

NFL Insider Adam Schefter posted late Saturday night about the tug of war between the QB and the coaching staff regarding his role in Week 12. While Rodgers may be lobbying to be in the lineup, the Steelers have not committed one way or the other thus far.

"Aaron Rodgers has been pushing to play Sunday vs. the Bears, but Steelers doctors have been more cautious and guarded, per sources," Schefter posted on X. "If the decision is left to Rodgers, he will play, but the team has declined to provide hints as to its final decision."

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Aaron Rodgers has feasted on the Bears

Aaron Rodgers doesn't want to miss this one, for several reasons. He has beaten Chicago the last eight times and last lost to the Bears on December 16, 2018. His overall record is 24-5 against the Monsters of the Midway, and he's completed 67.3% of his passes in those games.

Still, with a record of 6-4, Pittsburgh is currently sitting on top of the AFC North. Coach Mike Tomlin is focused on the long-term benefits of having the decorated Rodgers leading the offense in the postseason. And, the Steelers are still very well aware of Rodgers' season-ending injury a year ago with the Jets, which took New York from pre-season playoff contenders to a lost season. Still, Tomlin is holding his cards close to the vest.

"[The injury] is non-surgical," Tomlin said on Friday. "As soon as they can secure it and know that he can protect himself, [the medical staff] will be comfortable. It's thoughtful decision-making that you go through almost routinely. Especially when you get into the meat of things."