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CHICAGO (AP) -- Aaron Rodgers once famously turned to the crowd at Soldier Field and screamed that he still owns the Bears. No one would have argued back then.
Rodgers would love a chance to show it's still true, though it's not clear if he'll get the opportunity when the Pittsburgh Steelers visit Chicago on Sunday.
The four-time MVP broke his left wrist in last week's 32-14 win over Cincinnati, throwing his status for what could be his final game against the franchise he has tortured into question.
Rodgers was optimistic but far from certain that he would be able to play through the injury to his non-throwing hand. It depends on if he feels he can protect himself and handle the ball the way he normally does. The 41-year-old practiced in a limited capacity on Friday and is officially listed as "questionable."
Either way, Rodgers said this week he hopes Bears fans can let "bygones be bygones." And, with a laugh, he added: "Maybe, I can, I guess."
Rodgers, as he has done in the past, praised Chicago. He mentioned growing up a fan of Michael Jordan and the Bulls and watching Cubs games on WGN.
"They got great sports, man," he said.
Rodgers is 25-5 against Chicago, counting the playoffs. If he is unavailable, the AFC North-leading Steelers (6-4) will go with Mason Rudolph. The veteran returned to Pittsburgh for a second stint when he signed a two-year deal in March and came through after Rodgers exited last week. He completed 12 of 16 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown, helping the Steelers win for the second time in three games and keep a tenuous grip on first place ahead of Baltimore.
Monitoring a 'Magician'
The Steelers are well-versed in the problems created by a team whose quarterback likes to move around. They can thank years and years of chasing Baltimore's Lamar Jackson.
Williams, however, presents a different challenge. Where Jackson typically takes off the second he tucks the ball under his arm, the slippery Williams is more likely to scramble around in the backfield while hoping something develops downfield.