CHICAGO (AP) — On this trip to Chicago, Aaron Rodgers was just a spectator at Soldier Field. Mason Rudolph tried to rally Pittsburgh to a late win, but it didn’t work out.

Rodgers might own the Bears, but the Steelers don’t.

With Rodgers sidelined by a broken left wrist, Rudolph threw an interception and lost a fumble in a 31-28 loss on Sunday. The Steelers dropped to 1-13 against the Bears in Chicago.

“That’s the role of a backup quarterback: You have to be ready whenever your number is called,” Rudolph said. “I felt ready today.”

Rodgers was listed as questionable, but Rudolph said he found out Saturday that he would be making the start. Rodgers, who turns 42 on Dec. 2, got hurt in the second quarter of a 34-12 win over Cincinnati last weekend.

Pittsburgh (6-5) hosts Buffalo next Sunday before visiting AFC North rival Baltimore on Dec. 7. Losers of four of their last six games, the Steelers are tied with the Ravens atop the division.

“I anticipate (Rodgers) being ready for next week. It was a prudent decision to make,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “Certainly it wasn’t a fluid week for him. It was a fluid week for Mason in terms of reps and so forth. So, I think it will be in our rearview as we move forward. I’m hopeful of that.”

Rodgers has dominated Chicago throughout his career, dating to his long run in Green Bay. The four-time MVP is 25-5 against the Bears, counting the playoffs.

During a 24-14 win at Soldier Field in 2021, Rodgers celebrated his rushing touchdown for the Packers by turning to the crowd and yelling “I still own you! I still own you!”

Rodgers’ left forearm was wrapped as he stood in front of his locker after Sunday’s loss. He did not speak with the media.

The 30-year-old Rudolph was 24 of 31 for 171 yards in his 19th career regular-season start. He said Rodgers served as a resource while also giving him some space.

“I think he knows this isn’t my first time doing it, so he wasn’t talking my ear off,” Rudolph said. “But he provided some support and some extra setup, veteran, awesome eyes, on the sidelines.”