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Steelers Edge Vikings 24-21 in NFL's Dublin Debut

Relentless pressure on Carson Wentz turned the NFL's Dublin debut Pittsburgh's way.

Overview

  • Aaron Rodgers went 18-of-22 for 200 yards with a touchdown as Pittsburgh improved to 3-1.
  • With Jaylen Warren a surprise inactive due to a knee issue, Kenneth Gainwell ran for 99 yards and two scores and added six catches for 35 yards.
  • Pittsburgh’s defense logged six sacks and interceptions by DeShon Elliott and T. J. Watt, consistently disrupting Minnesota’s offense.
  • Carson Wentz finished 30-of-46 for 350 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions for the 2-2 Vikings, who were down multiple starting offensive linemen late.
  • The Steelers closed out the league’s first regular-season game in Dublin by holding off a late rally, entering their bye on a two-game win streak.