Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 4 vs. the Minnesota Vikings
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings
The first-ever NFL regular-season game in Dublin, Ireland, is set for Week 4 when Minnesota and Pittsburgh play at Croke Park (9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network) on Sunday. The following week, the Vikings will become the first team to play multiple international games in different cities in the same season, when the team travels to London to take on the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Last week, Minnesota cornerback Isaiah Rodgers recorded two forced fumbles, an 87-yard interception return for a touchdown and a 66-yard fumble return for a touchdown in the Vikings’ 48-10 win over Cincinnati, becoming the first player in NFL history with an interception return touchdown of 85-or-more yards and a fumble return touchdown of 65-or-more yards in the same game.
- In Week 3, Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers surpassed Pro Football Hall of Famer Brett Favre (508 touchdown passes) for the fourth-most regular-season touchdown passes in NFL history and topped Philip Rivers (63,440 passing yards) for the sixth-most regular-season passing yards all-time.
Series History
- Sunday’s game will be the 20th overall and 19th regular-season meeting between Pittsburgh and Minnesota.
- The Vikings own a one-game lead in the overall series (10–9) and a two-game advantage in the regular-season series (10–8).
- Sunday’s game will be the third overall and second regular-season meeting between the two teams at a neutral site.
- The overall series at a neutral site is tied (1–1), and Minnesota holds a one-game advantage in the regular-season series at a neutral site (1–0).
- Pittsburgh’s neutral site victory against Minnesota came in 1975 as the Steelers upended the Vikings, 16–6, in Super Bowl XI.
- The Vikings’ neutral site victory against the Steelers came in 2013 as Minnesota upended Pittsburgh, 34–27, in Week 4 (London, Wembley Stadium).
- Sunday’s game will be the sixth regular-season meeting between the two teams in the month of September.
- Minnesota owns a one-game advantage in the regular-season series (3–2) in the month of September.
Series Notes
- All-Time: Vikings lead, 10–9
Last Meeting: Vikings Win, 36–28 (Dec. 9, 2021)
- Home: Steelers lead, 6–4
Last Home Meeting: Steelers Win, 26–9 (Sept. 17, 2017)
- Away: Vikings lead, 6–2
Last Away Meeting: Vikings Win, 36–28 (Dec. 9, 2021)
- Playoffs: Steelers lead, 1–0
Last Playoff Meeting: Steelers Win, 16–6 (Jan. 12, 1975)
The Coaches
Steelers – Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 185–108–2 (19 seasons)
- Overall: 185–108–2 (19)
- vs. Vikings: 2-2
Vikings – Kevin O’Connell
- At Franchise: 36–18 (4 seasons)
- Overall: 36–18 (4)
- vs. Steelers: 0-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, September 28, 2025
- Time: 9:30 AM ET
- Location: Croke Park || Dublin, Ireland
- Surface: Natural Grass
- Capacity: 82,300
- TV: NFL Network and NFL+, plus locally on Pittsburgh WTAE and Minneapolis KMSP
Joe Davis, (play-by-play), Greg Olsen (analysis), Pam Oliver and Jamie Erdahl (field reporters)
- Steelers Audio Network: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh) plus affiliates (see below)
Rob King (play-by-play), Max Starks (analysis), Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- National Radio: Westwood One
Kate Scott (play-by-play), Kyle Rudolph (analysis)
- Satellite Radio:
- Steelers: Sirius 119, XM/SXM 227, Internet 826
- Vikings: Sirius 160, XM/SXM 380, Internet 820
- Referee: Brad Allen
- Vegas: Vikings -2.5 | Over/Under: 41.0
SCU Pregame and Postgame Shows
View the videos below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
Pregame: Do the Steelers need Irish luck to beat the Vikings in Dublin?
The Steelers are heading to Ireland—but will they need a little Irish luck to take down the Vikings at Croke Park?
In this special international edition, Joe and Brian break down the matchup, travel dynamics, and what Pittsburgh needs to do to come out on top.
We’re covering every angle of this historic showdown, plus injury updates, key matchups, and how the Irish crowd could factor into the vibe on game day.
Postgame: Steelers ride highs and lows with bounce back win in Foxborough
Sunday’s 21-14 Steelers win over the Patriots wasn’t a masterpiece, but it was a much-needed gut check for a team still figuring out its identity.
Joe and Brian break down the highs and lows from Pittsburgh’s first win at Gillette Stadium since 2008. Aaron Rodgers didn’t light up the stat sheet, but he delivered when it counted—throwing two touchdowns, including the game-winner to Calvin Austin III with just over two minutes left. T.J. Watt snapped his sack drought in a big way, and the defense forced five turnovers to keep the Patriots at bay.
The hosts talk about the splash plays, the missed opportunities, and what this game tells us about the Steelers moving forward. Is this the turning point for Pittsburgh’s season, or just a temporary reprieve?
The Steel City Underground Podcast can be found on:
SCU Steelers News & Notes
Game Stats and Notes
Team Rankings
| Category |
MIN |
PIT |
| Home Record |
1-1-0 |
0-1-0 |
| Away Record |
1-0-0 |
2-0-0 |
| Record vs. Spread |
2-1-0 |
1-2-0 |
| Points Scored/Game |
27.0 (6th) |
24.0 (12th) |
| Points Allowed/Game |
18.7 (9th) |
25.7 (22nd) |
| Takeaway Diff. |
+2 (5th) |
+5 (1st) |
| Pass Yds/Game |
145 (30th) |
184 (24th) |
| Rush Yds/Game |
122 (13th) |
63 (31st) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game |
141 (3rd) |
246 (26th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game |
130 (22nd) |
139 (26th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Aaron Rodgers |
56/86, 586 yds, 7 TDs |
| Jaylen Warren (Receiving) |
11 rec, 142 yds, 1 TD |
| Jaylen Warren (Rushing) |
43 rush, 132 yds, 0 TD |
Steelers Notes
- Steelers: Make second international game appearance (Loss, 34–27 vs. Minnesota at Wembley Stadium in London, 9/29/13).
- QB Aaron Rodgers: 510 career regular-season TD passes (4th-most all-time), 63,538 passing yards (6th-most ever). Has 7,401 pass yards, 63 TDs (59 pass, 4 rush), 11 INTs, and a 105.4 rating in 30 games (29 starts) vs. Minnesota—his most games and pass yards vs. any opponent. Passed for 244 yards and 2 TDs in last game vs. Minnesota (10/6/24 with NYJ at Tottenham).
- RB Jaylen Warren: Had 5 catches and 81 scrimmage yards (47 rush, 34 rec.) in Week 3. Aims for his fourth straight game with 50+ scrimmage yards.
- RB Kenneth Gainwell: Scored his first rushing TD of the season last week.
- WR DK Metcalf: Recorded 50th career TD catch last week. Aims for third straight game with a receiving TD, fourth straight vs. Minnesota with a TD catch, and fifth straight vs. Minnesota with 50+ receiving yards. Had 6 catches for 71 yards in his only career international game (11/13/22 with Seattle vs. Tampa Bay in Munich).
- WR Calvin Austin: Has a TD catch in 2 of 3 games this season.
- LB T.J. Watt: Had 2 sacks, 34th career forced fumble, and 13th career fumble recovery last week—his 26th career game with 2+ sacks, most in NFL since 2017. Has 110 sacks in 124 games and can surpass Hall of Famer DeMarcus Ware (110.5 sacks) for second-most by a player in first 125 games since 1982.
- LB Patrick Queen: Led team with 10 tackles, 2 passes defensed, and a tackle for loss in Week 3. Aims for third straight game with a TFL. Had 9 tackles and a sack in his only career international game (10/15/23 with Baltimore vs. Tennessee at Tottenham).
- LB Nick Herbig: Had a sack and seventh career forced fumble last week. Aims for fourth straight game with a tackle for loss.
- DT Cameron Heyward: Recorded first sack of the season, ninth career forced fumble, and 61st career pass defensed last week. Only defensive lineman with a PD in each of the first three weeks.
- CB Darius Slay: Aims for third straight game with a pass defensed.
Vikings Notes
- Vikings: 4–0 in international games, the most wins without a loss among NFL clubs (all four previous games played in London).
- QB Carson Wentz: Passed for 173 yards and 2 TDs with 0 INTs for a 129.8 rating last week in his first start of the season. Has 250+ passing yards and 2+ TDs in each of his two career starts vs. Pittsburgh. Threw for 286 yards and 3 TDs with 1 INT for a 119.6 rating in his only previous international start (10/28/18 in London with Philadelphia vs. Jacksonville).
- RB Jordan Mason: Rushed for 116 yards and a career-high 2 TDs last week—his fourth career game with 100+ rushing yards.
- WR Justin Jefferson: Had a season-high 5 catches for 75 yards last week. Posted 7 catches for 79 yards and a receiving TD in the last meeting. Has 16 catches for 239 yards and a rushing TD in two career international games.
- WR Jordan Addison: Can make season debut. Had 63 catches for 875 yards and 9 TDs last season. In 2025, can become the fifth WR since 1970 with 9+ receiving TDs in each of his first three career seasons.
- TE T.J. Hockenson: Had 5 catches for 49 yards and his first receiving TD of the season last week—his 24th career receiving TD.
- CB Isaiah Rodgers: Recorded 2 forced fumbles, an 87-yard interception return TD, and a 66-yard fumble return TD in Week 3. Became the first player ever with an 85+ yard INT-TD and 65+ yard FR-TD in the same game, and the first since 2000 with 2 forced fumbles and 2 TDs in a single game.
- LB Andrew Van Ginkel: Posted his first two sacks of the season last week—his sixth career 2-sack game. Aims for his fourth straight game with a tackle for loss.
- LB Jonathan Greenard: Had 2 tackles for loss in Week 3 and aims for his third straight game with a TFL. Recorded 2 sacks and 3 TFL in his only career game vs. Pittsburgh (10/1/23 with Houston).
- LB Eric Wilson: Aims for his third straight game with 5+ tackles and a forced fumble.
- S Josh Metellus: Had his fifth career interception last week and aims for his third straight game with a pass defensed.
Steelers Broadcasts
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally on NFL Network and NFL Plus, and locally on Pittsburgh WTAE and Minneapolis KMSP.
Be sure to check back here weekly as we publish which areas of the United States will carry the game over traditional, over-the-air (OTA) antenna signals. If you do not have the ability to receive these channels locally, Steelers games are also available in-market via Steelers.com or a Paramount+ subscription. You may also be able to watch games by subscribing to NFL Sunday Ticket (on YouTube TV) or watching on delay via NFL+. (Below is a list of Steelers local OTA affiliates.)
Steelers Local Broadcast Affiliates (CBS Broadcasts)
- KDKA (CBS/2 – Pittsburgh)
- WTAJ (CBS/10 – Altoona)
- WHP (CBS/21 – Harrisburg)
- WOLF (FOX/56 – Scranton)
- WFXP (FOX/66 – Erie)
- WCMH (NBC/4 – Columbus OH)
- WKBN (CBS/27 – Youngstown OH)
- WTOV (NBC/9 – Wheeling WV)
- WOWK (CBS/13 – Charleston WV)
- WWCW (CW/21-27 – Roanoke VA)
Weekday Games
- Thursday Night Football games are exclusive to Amazon Prime.
- Sunday Night Football games are nationally on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
- Monday Night Football games are exclusive to ESPN with some simulcasts on ABC.
- A small amount of games, such as international or holiday games, may be exclusive to other platforms such as Netflix or ESPN+.
Steelers Radio Coverage
For those who enjoy listening to the game on radio, you can hear Steelers game on the following terrestrial stations, as well as on the Steelers website and app (in-market only) and nationwide with specific Sirius XM radio packages.
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
2025 Pittsburgh Steelers Schedule
| Week |
Date |
Opponent |
Location |
Time (ET) |
TV |
| 1 |
Sun, Sep 7 |
@ New York Jets |
MetLife Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 2 |
Sun, Sep 14 |
vs Seattle Seahawks |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
FOX |
| 3 |
Sun, Sep 21 |
@ New England Patriots |
Gillette Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 4 |
Sun, Sep 28 |
vs Minnesota Vikings |
Croke Park (Dublin) |
9:30 AM |
NFLN |
| 5 |
— |
BYE WEEK |
— |
— |
— |
| 6 |
Sun, Oct 12 |
vs Cleveland Browns |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 7 |
Thu, Oct 16 |
@ Cincinnati Bengals |
Paycor Stadium |
8:15 PM |
Prime Video |
| 8 |
Sun, Oct 26 |
vs Green Bay Packers |
Acrisure Stadium |
8:20 PM |
NBC |
| 9 |
Sun, Nov 2 |
vs Indianapolis Colts |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 10 |
Sun, Nov 9 |
@ Los Angeles Chargers |
SoFi Stadium |
8:20 PM |
NBC |
| 11 |
Sun, Nov 16 |
vs Cincinnati Bengals |
Acrisure Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 12 |
Sun, Nov 23 |
@ Chicago Bears |
Soldier Field |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 13 |
Sun, Nov 30 |
vs Buffalo Bills |
Acrisure Stadium |
4:25 PM |
CBS |
| 14 |
Sun, Dec 7 |
@ Baltimore Ravens |
M&T Bank Stadium |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 15 |
Mon, Dec 15 |
vs Miami Dolphins |
Acrisure Stadium |
8:15 PM |
ESPN/ABC |
| 16 |
Sun, Dec 21 |
@ Detroit Lions |
Ford Field |
4:25 PM |
CBS |
| 17 |
Sun, Dec 28 |
@ Cleveland Browns |
Huntington Bank Field |
1:00 PM |
CBS |
| 18 |
TBD |
vs Baltimore Ravens |
Acrisure Stadium |
TBD |
TBD |
Note: All times Eastern. Schedule subject to change due to flexible scheduling.
Statistics and game information courtesy of the Pittsburgh Steelers and/or National Football League.
