The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-12 to maintain their lead in the AFC North, but it may have come at a potentially great cost as they prepare to visit the Chicago Bears next week.Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed nine passes for 116 yards and a touchdown to Kenneth Gainwell before exiting the first half with an injury. A later report revealed that he had sustained "a slight break" to his wrist, but he will undergo a further evaluation on Monday to determine its true severity and how long he will be sidelined, if ever:In his stead, Mason Rudolph completed 12 of 16 passing attempts for 127 yards and a touchdown to Gainwell. The Steelers also scored two defensive touchdowns in the game. First, safety Kyle Dugger intercepted Joe Flacco at the 27 with just over half a minute left in the third quarter. Then, in the fourth quarter, Brandin Echols forced a fumble on Noah Fant that James Pierre recovered at the 34.Steelers HC Mike Tomlin praises Mason Rudolph for stepping up in Aaron Rodgers' stead vs. BengalsAfter the game, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin praised Mason Rudolph for delivering in a much-needed win (via Steelers Depot):"Mason's proven in the past what he showed today. That's why we value him as a member of this collective and are cappreciative of his play. He's always delivered when called upon in the past. His performance was consistent with what he's done in the past."He also dismissed claims that he had watered down the game plan for his less accomplished backup quarterback:"Mason's played a lot of football in this league. We might lean into things that are more in his wheelhouse, but it wasn't because of a lack of play."Former offensive tackle Chris Hoke also had a high opinion of Rudolph and his play, likening him to the Seattle Seahawks' Sam Darnold on KDKA's Nightly Sports Call (via Steelers Depot):"If [he] is given the opportunity and the keys to the car, will he run with this thing and do well? I believe if he is given the keys to the car and no leash, I think he can do well for the Steelers."Kickoff for the game vs. the Bears is at 1 pm ET on CBS.