Packers coach Mike McCarthy told reporters that Rodgers was ruled out this week. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported earlier in the day that Green Bay was expected to play without him again this week.
"As an organization, we are not ready for Aaron Rodgers to play," McCarthy said.
This will be the seventh consecutive week that Rodgers has been sidelined.
Rodgers has been sidelined since he fractured his collarbone in Week 9 against Chicago. On Thursday, he said he felt good and Packers coach Mike McCarthy said the quarterback looked sharp in practice. Regardless, backup Matt Flynn took most the snaps with the first-team offense.
"We feel that we can beat Pittsburgh with our football team," McCarthy said, adding that Flynn would be the team's quarterback.
Flynn rallied the Packers from a 26-3 halftime deficit last week against Dallas on the road. He threw four second half TD passes and finished 26 of 39 for 299 yards as Green Bay beat Dallas, 37-36.
The win was the second rally in two weeks for the Packers with Flynn, who will start for the fourth straight game.
After failing to win five consecutive weeks without Rodgers, Green Bay (7-6-1) is back in the NFC playoff hunt with the two victories.
WELKER OUT AT LEAST ONE GAME
As expected, Denver Broncos slot receiver Wes Welker was officially ruled out of this weekend's game at Houston.
He's also expected to be held out of the Broncos' regular-season finale at Oakland on Dec. 29 as a precaution against a third head injury this month, which would end his season.
The Broncos (11-3) are hoping to gain home-field advantage in the playoffs and a first-round bye that would give Welker more than a month's rest.
He hasn't played since leaving the Broncos' Dec. 8 game against Tennessee shortly before halftime with his second concussion in a three-week span. He was cleared Thursday to resume light workouts.
Welker has a career-high 10 touchdown catches on 73 receptions for 778 yards in his first season in Denver after six years as Tom Brady's favorite target in New England.
Bubba Caldwell started in his place last week against San Diego with Eric Decker moving over to the slot. Caldwell caught six passes for 59 yards and two TDs, his first multi-score game of his six-year NFL career.
But the Broncos, who are averaging 38.2 points a game, also had their lowest output of the season in a 27-20 loss to the Chargers.
BILLS SAFETY OUT THIS WEEK
Bills safety Aaron Williams has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Miami Dolphins due to a rib injury.
Williams was hurt in Buffalo's win Sunday over the Jacksonville Jaguars and did not practice all week. Veteran Jim Leonhard is expected to start in his place. Williams has been a pleasant surprise for the Bills this season ever since making the switch from cornerback to safety. He is second on the team in tackles with 82 and has four interceptions.
Wide receiver Stevie Johnson was also officially ruled out. Johnson has been excused from practice this week following the death of his mother.
Quarterback EJ Manuel (knee) was ruled out earlier in the week. Thad Lewis will start at QB for the Bills.
BEARS' LB GAMEDAY DECISION
The status of injured Chicago Bears linebacker Lance Briggs will remain uncertain until just before game time Sunday night against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Briggs is questionable for Sunday's game, although all indications are he'll be able to play. On Friday Briggs went through his first full practice since fracturing his left shoulder Oct. 20. Briggs practiced Wednesday and Thursday on a limited basis.
"I'm very optimistic," coach Marc Trestman said Friday. "Again, he practiced for three days. He's been cleared by the doctors.
"We'll see where he's at. But I wouldn't want to say that he's gonna play, he's gonna start. I think that's still 48 hours away."
Rookie Khaseem Greene has played in Briggs' weak side linebacker spot since the injury occurred. Briggs is the defense's signal caller, so team's hope is getting him back could restore some stability to a defense ranked last in the league against the run.
HADEN READY TO PLAY
Browns cornerback Joe Haden hopes to deliver Rex Ryan a lump of coal on Sunday.
Haden returned to practice Friday after missing two days with a bruised hip and said he may play in Sunday's game against the New York Jets. On a conference call earlier this week, Ryan, the Jets' loquacious coach, praised the talented Haden as a "rare guy" and joked that one of the items on his Christmas list was for the cornerback to miss this week's game.
"Man, I'm Bad Santa," Haden cracked.
Haden was limited to riding a stationary bike on Thursday, but he was back on the field Friday and looked to be himself while doing sprints and drills during the portion of practice open to reporters. Haden was injured last week against Chicago when he was hit in the hip by Chicago tackle Jermon Bushrod's knee while trying to make a tackle on a running play.
Haden, arguably Cleveland's best defensive player, will likely be a game-time decision. Of course, he wants to play.
JONES-DREW COULD PLAY SUNDAY
Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew practiced in a limited capacity Friday, a positive sign he might be able to play against the Tennessee Titans.
Coach Gus Bradley says Jones-Drew will be a game-day decision. Jones-Drew will work out Sunday morning before the team determines whether he can play in the home finale.
Jones-Drew missed last week's game against Buffalo with a lingering hamstring injury.
Jones-Drew is listed as questionable. Linebacker Geno Hayes (knee) and defensive tackle Roy Miller (shoulder) also are questionable.
Safety Johnathan Cyprien (thigh), who missed last week's game, is probable.
AUSTIN QUESTIONABLE FOR RAMS
Rookie wide receiver Tavon Austin missed his sixth straight day of practice and will be questionable for the St. Louis Rams on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Austin injured his left ankle getting tackled at the end of a 56-yard run and missed last week's game against New Orleans.
Running back Daryl Richardson also was out Friday with a hamstring injury and also is questionable.
COWBOYS INJURY REPORT
Dallas linebacker Sean Lee will miss his second straight game with a sprained neck, and cornerback Brandon Carr says he will play against Washington after missing two days of practice because of illness.
Lee said Friday he was improving and hopeful he could return for the season finale against Philadelphia, when a playoff berth might be on the line.
Cornerback Morris Claiborne was listed as doubtful but says he won't play with a hamstring injury Sunday against the Redskins. He has missed five of the past six games. Receiver/kick returner Dwayne Harris is out with a hamstring issue as well.
Linebacker Ernie Sims sustained groin and hip injuries last week against Green Bay and is doubtful.
Receiver Terrance Williams is questionable with a hamstring injury.
DOLPHINS’ DBS ARE PROBABLE
Miami Dolphins starting cornerbacks Brent Grimes and Nolan Carroll are probable for Sunday's game at Buffalo.
Both left last week's game with injuries. Grimes has been bothered by a groin injury and was limited in practice Friday but said he'll be able to play. Carroll is recovering from a knee injury but participated fully in practice.
Running back Daniel Thomas (ankle) was limited Friday and is questionable.
FOLES FINED $10K
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles has been fined $10,000 by the NFL for an illegal peel-back block on Minnesota's Erin Henderson during the Eagles' loss last Sunday.
Foles went down low at Henderson's knees, drawing a penalty and negating DeSean Jackson's 18-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
Arizona's Marcus Benard was fined $15,750 on Friday for roughing the passer on a hit on Tennessee's Ryan Fitzpatrick. Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington was also docked $5,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
Also in that game, Titans defensive end Kamerion Wimbley was fined $10,000 for hitting Arizona quarterback Carson Palmer in the knee area.
Contributors: Ken Bradley, The Associated Press
