Aaron Rodgers has enjoyed playing against the Bears throughout his illustrious career, but he could only watch on Sunday as the Steelers fell in Chicago, 31-28.
Pittsburgh had a chance to tie the game or take the lead on its final offensive possession, but Mason Rudolph’s pass on fourth down failed to reach its intended target after Jaquan Brisker got a hand on the ball at the line of scrimmage. Rudolph, who moved up the depth chart after Rodgers was ruled out with a wrist injury, finished with 171 passing yards, one touchdown, one interception and one lost fumble.
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“[Rudolph] made plays for us, particularly in the fourth quarter,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said during his postgame press conference. “But as a collective, him included, we didn’t do enough to win.”
SportsNet Pittsburgh tracked live scoring updates and highlights from Steelers vs. Bears on Sunday. Check out all of the action you may have missed right here.
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Steelers vs. Bears score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
| Steelers | 7 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 28 |
| Bears | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
Steelers vs. Bears live score, updates, highlights
Final: Bears 31, Steelers 28
4:10 p.m. ET — Jaquan Brisker tips Mason Rudolph’s pass on fourth down, and the Steelers’ comeback attempt falls short.
4:05 p.m. ET — A HUGE stop for the Steelers. Pittsburgh will get the ball back with one minute and 29 seconds left after a Chicago three-and-out.
4 p.m. ET — The Steelers’ defense stops the Bears on third down, giving the offense an opportunity to tie the game or take the lead. Unfortunately for Pittsburgh fans, an illegal formation penalty wipes out a big Mason Rudolph run, and the Steelers have to punt.
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3:50 p.m. ET — Mason Rudolph fires a touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth, and Chris Boswell’s kick cuts the deficit to three. What a drive: 17 plays, 73 yards and nearly eight minutes of game time.
3:30 p.m. ET — The Bears capitalize on the turnover, ending the drive with a Kyle Monangai touchdown run. The Steelers have some work to do in the fourth quarter.
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End of third quarter: Bears 24, Steelers 21
3:20 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.
3:05 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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2:55 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.
Halftime: Steelers 21, Bears 17
2:35 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.
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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.
2:10 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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2 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.
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.
End of first quarter: Steelers 7, Bears 7
1:35 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.
1:20 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.
1:10 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.
1:05 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 placed 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 available 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. ET
Steelers 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 2025
Here is the Pittsburgh Steelers’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | at Bears | 1 p.m. |
| 13 | Nov. 30 | vs. Bills | 4:25 p.m. |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | at Ravens | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Dec. 15 | vs. Dolphins | 8:15 p.m. |
| 16 | Dec. 21 | at Lions | 4:25 p.m. |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | at Browns | 1 p.m. |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Ravens | TBD |
Chicago Bears schedule 2025
Here is the Chicago Bears’ schedule for the rest of the 2025 regular season:
| Week | Date | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| 12 | Nov. 23 | vs. Steelers | 1 p.m. |
| 13 | Nov. 28 | at Eagles | 3 p.m. |
| 14 | Dec. 7 | at Packers | 1 p.m. |
| 15 | Dec. 14 | vs. Browns | 1 p.m. |
| 16 | Dec. 20 | vs. Packers | TBD |
| 17 | Dec. 28 | at 49ers | 8:20 p.m. |
| 18 | TBD | vs. Lions | TBD |
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