The Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers game in Week 4 of the 2025 NFL season was a memorable matchup held on September 28, 2025 at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland — the first regular‑season NFL game played in the country. The Steelers secured a 24‑21 victory over the Vikings, with standout performances on both sides of the ball. Below is a breakdown of player statistics and key contributors from that exciting contest.
Final Score and Game Overview
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Pittsburgh Steelers: 24
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Minnesota Vikings: 21
The Steelers jumped out to an early lead, and despite a fourth‑quarter rally by the Vikings, Pittsburgh held on for the win.
Passing Leaders
Minnesota Vikings
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Carson Wentz (QB):
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Completions/Attempts: 30 / 46
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Passing Yards: 350
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Touchdowns: 2
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Interceptions: 2
Wentz delivered a strong statistical performance, throwing for 350 yards and two touchdowns, but also had two interceptions and was sacked six times.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Aaron Rodgers (QB):
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Completions/Attempts: 18 / 22
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Passing Yards: 200
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Touchdowns: 1
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Interceptions: 0
Rodgers was efficient with a high completion rate and a touchdown pass, contributing to the Steelers’ scoring drives.
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Rushing Leaders
Minnesota Vikings
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Jordan Mason (RB):
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Attempts: 16
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Rushing Yards: 57
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Longest Run: 9 yards
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Touchdowns: 0
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Carson Wentz: 2 attempts, 12 yards (long 11)
Mason led the Vikings’ ground game, with Wentz also chipping in some yardage.
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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Kenneth Gainwell (RB):
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Attempts: 19
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Rushing Yards: 99
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Touchdowns: 2
Gainwell was a key offensive weapon, scoring twice on the ground and leading the Steelers in rushing.
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Kendrick Johnson (RB): 6 carries, 22 yards
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Aaron Rodgers (QB): 3 carries, 8 yards
Receiving Leaders
Minnesota Vikings
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Justin Jefferson (WR):
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Receptions: 10
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Receiving Yards: 126
Jefferson was a standout, hauling in ten passes for 126 yards, showcasing his elite playmaking ability.
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Jordan Addison (WR):
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Receptions: 4
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Yards: 114
Addison delivered a big yardage day, adding another explosive performance to the Vikings’ passing game.
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Other contributors included Zavier Scott (6 rec, 43 yds, 1 TD), T.J. Hockenson (4 rec, 39 yds), Jalen Mason (3 rec, 15 yds), A. Thielen (2 rec, 11 yds), and J. Nailor (1 rec, 2 yds, 1 TD).
Pittsburgh Steelers
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D.K. Metcalf (WR):
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Receptions: 5
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Receiving Yards: 126
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Touchdowns: 1
Metcalf matched Jefferson’s yardage total and scored a critical 80‑yard touchdown, providing one of the game’s most explosive plays.
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Kenneth Gainwell (RB): 6 rec, 35 yds
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D. Washington (3 rec, 20 yds), C. Austin (2 rec, 13 yds), and J. Smith (2 rec, 6 yds) also contributed receiving yards.
Team and Miscellaneous Stats Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers Match Player Stats
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Total Yards Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers Match Player Stats:
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Vikings: 372
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Steelers: 313
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Rushing Yards:
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Vikings: 70
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Steelers: 131
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Passing Yards:
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Vikings: 302
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Steelers: 182
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Interceptions Thrown:
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Vikings: 2
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Steelers: 0
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Sacks:
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Vikings defense: 2
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Steelers defense: 6
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Time of Possession:
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Vikings: 33:34
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Steelers: 26:26
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Key Takeaways
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Carson Wentz led both teams in passing yards and compiled multiple touchdown passes, despite turnovers.
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Justin Jefferson and D.K. Metcalf dominated the receiving stats with 126 yards each.
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Kenneth Gainwell was the top rusher and scored two rushing touchdowns for the Steelers.
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The Steelers’ defense excelled with six sacks and zero turnovers given away, contributing significantly to the narrow road victory.

