Mason Rudolph will take the reins of the Steelers‘ offense for Pittsburgh’s Week 12 matchup with the Bears.
On Sunday morning, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told CBS’ Evan Washburn that starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been ruled out with a wrist injury that he suffered in Week 11 against the Bengals. Rudolph, who threw for 127 yards and one touchdown in the win over Cincinnati, will replace Rodgers, and 2025 sixth-round pick Will Howard will be the team’s backup QB.
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Can Rudolph lead Pittsburgh to a win against a Bears squad that is currently sitting atop the NFC North standings?
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Steelers vs. Bears score TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4FinalSteelers71400Bears71077 Steelers vs. Bears live score, updates, highlights3:30 p.m. ET — The Bears capitalize on the turnover, ending the drive with a Kyle Monangai touchdown run. The Steelers he some work to do in the fourth quarter.
End of third quarter: Bears 24, Steelers 213:20 p.m. ET — After a couple of punts, the Steelers get a big gain on a pass interference penalty, but the momentum immediately shifts with a Mason Rudolph fumble. Montez Sweat strips Rudolph and recovers the ball.
What do you think? Lee a comment.🚨 Sweat strip sack 🚨
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 23, 20253:05 p.m. ET — No one covers DJ Moore, who waltzes into the end zone for his second touchdown. The Bears are back on top.
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Second of the day for @idjmoore 💫
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 23, 20252:55 p.m. ET — The Steelers’ offense starts the second half at their own 25-yard line, but the drive stalls at the 36. Pittsburgh is forced to punt for the first time.
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Halftime: Steelers 21, Bears 172:35 p.m. ET — The Bears run their two-minute offense and set up Cairo Santos for a buzzer-beating field goal. The Steelers head to the locker room with a four-point lead.
2:20 p.m. ET — Another tush push… no, it’s a fake! The Steelers fool the Bears with a handoff to Kenneth Gainwell for a massive gain, and Jaylen Warren scores on the next play.
No one there! @Nunless2 runs it in for the TD!
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 23, 20252:10 p.m. ET — A 12-yard strike from Caleb Williams to Colston Loveland ties the score late in the second quarter. Back and forth we go.
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Lovely day in Chicago ☀️
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 23, 20252 p.m. ET — The Steelers send out Connor Heyward for a tush push on fourth down, but he is unable to move the chains. Caleb Williams and the Bears are back on the field.
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1:50 p.m. ET — Another turnover! Defensive end Yahya Black somehow rips the ball out of the pile, and the Steelers’ offense will take over near the 50-yard line.
1:45 p.m. ET — WATT JUST HAPPENED! Caleb Williams drifts toward the end zone, and T.J. Watt forces the fumble. Nick Herbig jumps on the ball for a Steelers touchdown.
DOING WATT HE DOES BEST 🙌 @_TJWatt
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 23, 2025 End of first quarter: Steelers 7, Bears 71:35 p.m. ET — A terrific response from the Steelers. DK Metcalf puts the finishing touches on a 95-yard drive, and Chris Boswell drills the extra point.
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2️⃣ ➡️ 4️⃣ for six!
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— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) November 23, 20251:20 p.m. ET — Yikes. Kenneth Gainwell can’t handle a knuckleball kickoff from Cairo Santos, so the Steelers will start their next drive deep in their own territory.
1:15 p.m. ET — The turnover leads to a touchdown. Caleb Williams throws a five-yard bullet pass to DJ Moore, and the extra point is good.
.@CALEBcsw with a strike to @idjmoore for 6 🙌
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 23, 20251:10 p.m. ET — And the Steelers give the ball right back to the Bears. Mason Rudolph tries to connect with DK Metcalf, but Nahshon Wright makes a spectacular play.
That was nasty, @nahwrig 🤯
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— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) November 23, 20251:05 p.m. ET — A strong opening drive for the Steelers’ defensive unit. It’s a three-and-out, forcing the Bears to punt the ball away to Calvin Austin III.
12:55 p.m. ET — We are just minutes away from the start of an exciting Week 12 battle. Get those Terrible Towels ready, Steelers fans!
12:35 p.m. ET — The Bears are also dealing with a significant injury, as linebacker Tremaine Edmunds was recently played on injured reserved. Edmunds has a team-high 89 tackles and is tied for the second-most interceptions in the NFL with four.
12:15 p.m. ET — Aaron Rodgers is on the official list of inactive players for Week 12, so he will watch the game from the sideline.
“[Rodgers] fought his tail off all week, but that’s the prudent play for us to make as a collective,” Tomlin said. “So, he won’t be playing this week. We’ll let Mason start, and obviously he’s absorbed most of the reps this week.”
What Channel Is Steelers vs. Bears on in Pittsburgh? TV channel: KDKA-TV (CBS Pittsburgh) Live stream: Paramount+Steelers vs. Bears will air on KDKA-TV, the CBS affiliate in the Pittsburgh area. The game will also be ailable to stream on Paramount+. Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and J.J. Watt (analyst) will be on the call with Evan Washburn reporting from the sidelines.
For those looking to follow the game on the radio, the local broadcast will air on 102.5 WDVE.
What Time Does the Steelers vs. Bears Game Start? Date: Sunday, Nov. 23 Time: 1 p.m. ETSteelers vs. Bears is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 23. The game will be played at Soldier Field in Chicago.
KDKA-TV’s local pregame show will begin at 11:30 a.m. ET, and CBS’ national pregame show will run from noon to 1 p.m. ET before Steelers vs. Bears kicks off.
Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2025Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:
WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)12Nov. 23at Bears1 p.m.13Nov. 30vs. Bills4:25 p.m.14Dec. 7at Rens1 p.m.15Dec. 15vs. Dolphins8:15 p.m.16Dec. 21at Lions4:25 p.m.17Dec. 28at Browns1 p.m.18TBDvs. RensTBD Chicago Bears schedule 2025Here is the Chicago Bears’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:
WeekDateMatchupTime (ET)12Nov. 23vs. Steelers1 p.m.13Nov. 28at Eagles3 p.m.14Dec. 7at Packers1 p.m.15Dec. 14vs. Browns1 p.m.16Dec. 20vs. PackersTBD17Dec. 28at 49ers8:20 p.m.18TBDvs. LionsTBDMORE: Arthur Smith Explains Lack Of Touches For Steelers Rookie Running Back