{"id":1402026,"date":"2025-10-01T09:22:15","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:22:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=nfl-news&#038;p=1402026"},"modified":"2025-10-01T09:22:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:22:15","slug":"game-recap-pittsburgh-steelers-24-21-minnesota-vikings-steelers-edge-thriller-in-dublin-classic","status":"publish","type":"nfl-news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/nfl\/nfl-news\/game-recap-pittsburgh-steelers-24-21-minnesota-vikings-steelers-edge-thriller-in-dublin-classic\/","title":{"rendered":"Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 Minnesota Vikings \u2013 Steelers edge thriller in Dublin classic"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Summary<\/h2>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em;\">On a dramatic Sunday afternoon at Croke Park, the <strong>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong> held off a furious fourth-quarter rally from the <strong>Minnesota Vikings<\/strong> to secure a 24-21 victory in gameweek 4.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:1.5em;\">A fiercely contested encounter saw the Steelers dominate the middle quarters thanks to an outstanding ground game and timely defensive turnovers, before Minnesota nearly snatched the win with consecutive late touchdowns. 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The quarter closed 7-3 to Pittsburgh, with both lines setting a bruising tone.<\/p>\n<h3>Second Quarter<\/h3>\n<p>Pittsburgh took control with a strike: <strong>Aaron Rodgers<\/strong> hit <strong>DK Metcalf<\/strong> for an 80-yard catch-and-run touchdown, breaking two tackles (66 yards after catch). Minnesota managed just a 28-yard field goal before the break, while the Steelers led 14-6 at halftime.<\/p>\n<p>Key plays: The Metcalf deep TD and a rare Steelers blocked field goal by Rodgers showed momentum swings, but Pittsburgh had a +8 point differential in a clinical quarter.<\/p>\n<h3>Third Quarter<\/h3>\n<p>Pittsburgh\u2019s D forced Minnesota into an early punt, then Steelers\u2019 O methodically ground out a 35-yard, 5-play drive, punctuated by Gainwell&#8217;s second TD. The Vikings\u2019 next two possessions ended in a DeShon Elliott interception and a turnover on downs.<\/p>\n<p>Pivotal sequence: Two Minnesota turnovers (Pick, then downs) allowed the Steelers to drive for a crucial field goal, extending their lead to 24-6. Minnesota struggled for rhythm, stalling for just 64 total yards.<\/p>\n<h3>Fourth Quarter<\/h3>\n<p>The script nearly flipped: Minnesota found lightning with Carson Wentz engineering <strong>two touchdown drives within the final 12 minutes<\/strong>. Wentz hit Z.Scott for a 16-yard TD (plus two-point conversion) and then J.Nailor for a fourth-down scoring grab closing the gap to 24-21.<\/p>\n<p>Pittsburgh clung on with a pair of late rushes and a defensive stop in the dying seconds, helped by emerging linebacker <strong>Payton Wilson<\/strong> shadowing Justin Jefferson. Minnesota\u2019s game-ending drive ultimately ran out of time on the Steelers\u2019 32-yard line.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"key-players\">Key Player Observations<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Steelers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kenneth Gainwell:<\/strong> 23 carries, 114 yards, 2 rushing TDs \u2013 ran with vision and power, especially in red zone sets.<\/li>\n<li><strong>DK Metcalf:<\/strong> 4 catches, 121 yards, 1 TD, including an explosive 80-yard catch and run.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Defence:<\/strong> DeShon Elliott and T.J. Watt each tallied an interception, while Nick Herbig contributed 2.5 sacks and multiple hurries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Vikings:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carson Wentz:<\/strong> 38\/58, 410 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT \u2013 moved the chains late but struggled with pressure and red zone efficiency until the late surge.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Justin Jefferson:<\/strong> 12 catches, 166 yards \u2013 dominated targets and yardage but never found the end zone.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zavier Scott\/Jalen Nailor:<\/strong> Both delivered under pressure with clutch fourth-quarter conversions. Scott\u2019s contested TD and Nailor\u2019s fourth-down grab both in the red zone ignited the comeback.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"turning-points\">Turning Points &amp; Key Events<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First half dominance:<\/strong> Pittsburgh\u2019s 100% scoring efficiency in the red zone (2 TDs on 3 trips) set the foundation for their victory.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metcalf 80-yd TD:<\/strong> Broke the game open\u2014his yards after catch and broken tackles demoralised the Vikings\u2019 D in the second quarter.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steelers\u2019 third quarter field goal:<\/strong> Extended the margin to three scores, limiting Minnesota\u2019s margin for error heading to the fourth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fourth quarter surge:<\/strong> The Vikings cut a 24-6 deficit to 24-21 with rapid-fire TD passes, but clock management and a failed final possession ultimately cost Minnesota any chance of overtime.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"next-games\">Next Games &amp; Paddy Power\/Sky Bet NFL Betting Angle<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Pittsburgh Steelers:<\/strong> Bye week in gameweek 5, so no fixture until week 6. Punters looking to build early accas or futures can monitor the rest and reset for Pittsburgh before their next show.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minnesota Vikings:<\/strong> Travel to <span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">London<\/span> for a high-profile clash with the <strong>Cleveland Browns<\/strong> at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on 5th October (kickoff 14:30 BST, NFL Network UK). This neutral venue tilt could be pivotal for both teams\u2019 playoff ambitions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Betting pointers<\/strong>: The Vikings\u2019 attack finally hit stride late\u2014look for adjusted lines for team points and dynamic markets on Sky Bet and Paddy Power (<a href=\"\/en\/go\/paddy-power?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">Paddy Power NFL<\/a>, <a href=\"\/en\/go\/sky-bet?q=gb-all-con-wof-s-spo\">Sky Bet NFL<\/a>). The Browns match-up projects as a close contest, so scrutinise player prop markets for Wentz, Jefferson, and Chubb rushing yards if available.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-word\">Final Word<\/h2>\n<p>This classic at Croke Park had it all\u2014chunk plays, momentum swings, defensive grit and late drama. <br \/>For the Steelers, it\u2019s a statement road win at 3-1\u2014while the Vikings will rue their slow start and must regroup in London. 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A fiercely contested encounter saw the Steelers dominate the middle quarters thanks to an outstanding ground game and timely defensive turnovers, before Minnesota nearly snatched&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":427,"featured_media":1402027,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings, NFL game recap, betting offers, Paddy Power, Sky Bet, NFL tips","_yoast_wpseo_title":"Game Recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 Minnesota Vikings \u2013 Steelers edge thriller in Dublin classic","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 at Croke Park in a thrilling NFL gameweek 4 clash. 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