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Vikings Fall 24-21 in Dublin as O-Line Injuries Mount and Clock Quirk Proves Costly

The team awaits Brian O’Neill’s MRI after Ryan Kelly sustained his second concussion this month.

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Head coach Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings looks on prior to the start of the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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Overview

  • Pittsburgh edged Minnesota 24-21 at Croke Park in Ireland’s first regular-season NFL game, dropping the Vikings to 2-2 after a late rally stalled.
  • Center Ryan Kelly exited with a concussion and did not play the second half, his second this season; rookie Michael Jurgens replaced him at center.
  • Right tackle Brian O’Neill left with a knee injury, with Kevin O’Connell noting concern about the MCL and an MRI pending; Justin Skule finished at tackle.
  • Carson Wentz finished 30-of-46 for 350 yards with two touchdowns and two tipped-ball interceptions while taking six sacks behind a depleted line.
  • A delay-of-game on the final drive followed use of a distant scoreboard for the play clock due to a syncing issue; the NFL said both teams were told pregame, and Wentz and O’Connell called the penalty critical.