Injuries have defined Week 11 in the NFL.
Aaron Rodgers is the latest one to fall victim to one as the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback suffered a left hand injury against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to the Steelers.
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He was seen grabbing the wrist late in the first half after taking a hit. Head coach Mike Tomlin told the CBS broadcast after halftime that Rodgers was being evaluated for the injury.
Here’s the latest on Rodgers.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa’s effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
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Week 1: The New England Patriots’ Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.
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Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.
Aaron Rodgers injury update
Rodgers suffered a left hand injury against the Bengals and is questionable to return.
Rudolph was seen warming up prior to the second half and replaced Rodgers on the Steelers’ first drive in the third quarter.
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When asked about Rodgers’ ability to return to the contest, Tomlin said, “We’re hopeful but we better get Mason Rudolph ready to go.”
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Will Howard (emergency third QB)
If Rodgers is unable to return and Rudolph gets injured the Howard would be allowed to check into the game.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Rodgers injury update: Steelers QB replaced by Mason Rudolph
