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Vikings Fall 24-21 to Steelers in Ireland After Late Delay-of-Game

A pregame clock sync issue moved the play clock to a corner display, a setup the Vikings said affected their late-game timing.

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Overview

  • The NFL said both teams were informed that a north end zone scoreboard would show the game and play clocks due to a synchronization problem with the end-zone displays.
  • With 14 seconds left, Minnesota was flagged for delay of game to create fourth-and-17 from its 32, and the ensuing incomplete pass ended the comeback bid.
  • Carson Wentz accepted blame for the penalty and finished 30-of-46 for 350 yards with two touchdowns, two interceptions and an earlier intentional grounding call.
  • The Vikings committed eight penalties for 82 yards and lost linemen Brian O’Neill (knee) and Ryan Kelly (concussion), contributing to protection issues and multiple sacks.
  • The defeat dropped Minnesota to 2-2 in the NFL’s first regular-season game in Ireland at Croke Park, and the team heads to London next to face the Browns.