NFL News: Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers to start vs. Bills after missing 1 game

The Pittsburgh Steelers Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is getting a big boost as he returns to the starting lineup in the team’s game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday at 4:25 pm ET at Accrisure Stadium.

Rodgers, 41, missed the team’s 31-28 loss to the Chicago Bears last week. The Experienced quarterback Pushed to play against his former rival, but the team decided to block him.

Head coach Mike Tomlin said Rodgers will not have an injury status against the Bills, as he was a full participant in Friday’s practice.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs on the field before a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on November 16, 2025 at Accrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Barry Rieger/Imagine Images)

Rodgers was injured two weeks ago in the team’s 34-12 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Mason Rudolph Replaced him during that game and started against the Bears.

against bear, Rudolph completed 24 of 31 passes for 171 yards with one touchdown and one interception.

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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) holds his hand up after a fumble by the Cincinnati Bengals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/AP Photo)

Rodgers’ return comes at an important time for the Steelers, as the Baltimore Ravens lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, 32-14, on Thanksgiving, leaving them 6-6. The Steelers are 6-5 and would be atop the AFC North with a win over the Bills.

The most likely way for the Steelers to get to the playoffs is to win the division, so win bills Will go a long way toward helping their playoff chances.

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Rodgers has played well in his first season with the Steelers, as the four-time MVP has completed 66.4% of his passes for 1,969 yards with 19 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Tomlin also said that the star wide receiver DK MetcalfeJo, who is dealing with an ankle injury, is also expected to play.

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