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The Pittsburgh Steelers spent a week without the injured Aaron Rodgers, letting Mason Rudolph start in Week 12.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBut in Week 13, Rodgers is back starting at QB on Sunday against the Buffalo Bills despite his injury.
The Steelers enter the day at 6-5. If they win, they stay atop the AFC North Division after the Ravens lost on Thanksgiving.
How well Rodgers can play through injury could be a key factor in whether the Steelers can beat the Bills.
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What is Aaron Rodgers' injury?
Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a fracture in his left wrist.
The Sunday morning report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport indicates that there are actually three separate fractures in Rodgers' non-throwing wrist.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThat doesn't sound too comfortable. It seems like a situation where you'd want to avoid any contact to that wrist.
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The Bills will certainly want to get after Rodgers.
The Steelers will likely scheme up some quick passes and a lot of runs.
It'll be interesting to see whether Rodgers avoids certain types of actions or motions, or has any issues with snaps.
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