Key Questions in AFC Showdown: Aaron Rodgers’s Health and Bills Tackles’ Injuries

For the Steelers, Rodgers has been practicing as he gets ready for a Bills defense that allows 22.9 points per game.
Key Questions in AFC Showdown: Aaron Rodgers’s Health and Bills Tackles’ Injuries
Aaron Rodgers (8) of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 9, 2025. Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Buffalo Bills face a critical AFC showdown in Week 13, and key injuries could play a role on Sunday.

For the Steelers (6–5), quarterback Aaron Rodgers’s status has been in question, and it comes at a time when they need a win now to keep the AFC North lead. For the Bills (7–4), two missing starting tackles could cost them ground on the first-place New England Patriots (10–2) in the AFC East.

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