Aaron Rodgers Injury Update: What Fantasy Owners Need to Know About Steelers QB Status Ahead of Week 12

In Aaron Rodgers’ first season as a Pittsburgh Steeler in Year 21 in the NFL, he has Pittsburgh as a potential playoff team.

Rodgers and the Steelers enter Week 12 with a 6-5 record. They currently sit in first place in the AFC North, holding a game lead above the 5-5 Baltimore Ravens.

As the Steelers face a familiar foe of Rodgers’, the Chicago Bears, he could be in line to miss this weekend’s game.

What Happened to Aaron Rodgers?

During the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 11 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Aaron Rodgers suffered a hand injury in the first half. The injury later revealed to be a fractured wrist.

Despite the severity of the injury, surgery wasn’t required, and the team has been handling his injury on a day-to-day basis.

The initial concern is that Aaron Rodgers has, in the words of one source, “a slight break” his left wrist, but the Steelers quarterback will underdgo further testing Monday to determine the full extent of the injury and how long he’ll be sidelined, per league sources. pic.twitter.com/Or2YHzFMBk

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 17, 2025

Is Aaron Rodgers Playing In Week 12?

Aaron Rodgers said it would be up to head coach Mike Tomlin on whether he will play or not this Sunday. As of Friday, the latest update from the coach himself as that Rodgers is questionable and said ‘we’ll see where the weekend leads us.’

#Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters Aaron Rodgers is questionable for Sunday after being a limited participant today.

“We’ll see where the weekend leads us.”

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 21, 2025

This sounds as if Rodgers is 50-50. If Rodgers isn’t able to play, backup Mason Rudolph will get the start.

Aaron Rodgers Fantasy Outlook

Aaron Rodgers enters Week 12 with 1,969 passing yards, 19 passing touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He’s on pace to throw for 3,347 yards, 32 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions. He ranks 21st in passing yards and is tied for fifth in passing yards.

Rodgers has thrown for 200+ yards in all but three games this season and has yet to throw for over 300 yards. He’s thrown at least one touchdown pass in each game.

Fantasy Replacements For Aaron Rodgers This Week

If you need to replace Aaron Rodgers from your starting fantasy lineup in Week 12, chances are, you’re in trouble. However, there could be a few solid pickups.

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence could have a big game against a struggling Arizona Cardinals defense. Jordan Love could perform well against division foe Minnesota Vikings.

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