National Football League

FINAL
Minnesota Vikings 21
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Pittsburgh Steelers 24
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PIT777324
Croke Park · 74,512 att.

Match Report

Steelers hold on for 24-21 win over Vikings in NFL's first regular-season game in Ireland

— Even though he's relatively new to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Aaron Rodgers fully understands the Rooney family's connections to the Emerald Isle.

Full story at ESPN →

Team Stats

MIN PIT
23
1st Downs
19
15
Passing 1st downs
6
6
Rushing 1st downs
11
2
1st downs from penalties
2
4-14
3rd down efficiency
4-10
2-3
4th down efficiency
0-1
72
Total Plays
53
372
Total Yards
313
5.2
Yards per Play
5.9
10
Total Drives
11
302
Passing
182
30/46
Comp/Att
18/22
5.8
Yards per pass
7.6
2
Interceptions thrown
0
6-48
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-18
70
Rushing
131
20
Rushing Attempts
29
3.5
Yards per rush
4.5
2-4
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
8-82
Penalties
5-35
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
33:34
Possession
26:26

Top Performers

MIN

  • Carson Wentz C/ATT 30/46 · YDS 350 · AVG 7.6
  • Jordan Addison REC 4 · YDS 114 · AVG 28.5
  • Ryan Wright NO 3 · YDS 136 · AVG 45.3
  • Justin Jefferson REC 10 · YDS 126 · AVG 12.6

PIT

  • Aaron Rodgers C/ATT 18/22 · YDS 200 · AVG 9.1
  • Corliss Waitman NO 3 · YDS 146 · AVG 48.7
  • DK Metcalf REC 5 · YDS 126 · AVG 25.2
  • Kenny Gainwell CAR 19 · YDS 99 · AVG 5.2

Injuries

Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Doneiko Slaughter Out
  • Brandin Echols Out
  • Ben Skowronek Questionable
  • Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
  • Roman Wilson Injured Reserve

Minnesota Vikings

  • Jay Ward Questionable
  • Donovan Jackson Injured Reserve
  • Josh Oliver Injured Reserve
  • Nick Samac Injured Reserve
  • Tyler Batty Injured Reserve

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:08 21-24

    Jalen Nailor 2 Yd pass from Carson Wentz (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  2. Touchdown 7:50 14-24

    Zavier Scott 16 Yd pass from Carson Wentz (Carson Wentz Pass to Jalen Nailor for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  3. Field Goal 11:18 6-24

    Chris Boswell 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 2:23 6-21

    Kenneth Gainwell 4 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q3
  5. Field Goal 0:12 6-14

    Will Reichard 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Touchdown 12:16 3-14

    DK Metcalf 80 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q2
  7. Touchdown 0:55 3-7

    Kenneth Gainwell 1 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q1
  8. Field Goal 6:24 3-0

    Will Reichard 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  1. PIT

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. MIN 0:08

    6 plays, 12 yards, 0:54 · Downs

    Q4
  3. PIT 1:02

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:06 · Punt

    Q4
  4. MIN 2:08

    7 plays, 99 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown

    Q4
  5. Touchdown 2:08 21-24

    Jalen Nailor 2 Yd pass from Carson Wentz (Will Reichard Kick)

    Q4
  6. PIT 4:09

    9 plays, 64 yards, 3:41 · Downs

    Q4
  7. MIN 7:50

    9 plays, 70 yards, 3:28 · Touchdown

    Q4
  8. Touchdown 7:50 14-24

    Zavier Scott 16 Yd pass from Carson Wentz (Carson Wentz Pass to Jalen Nailor for Two-Point Conversion)

    Q4
  9. PIT 11:18

    8 plays, 31 yards, 4:17 · Field Goal

    Q4
  10. Field Goal 11:18 6-24

    Chris Boswell 33 Yd Field Goal

    Q4
  11. MIN 0:35

    3 plays, -9 yards, 1:48 · Punt

    Q3
  12. PIT 2:23

    5 plays, 35 yards, 2:52 · Touchdown

    Q3
  13. Touchdown 2:23 6-21

    Kenneth Gainwell 4 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q3
  14. MIN 5:15

    11 plays, 40 yards, 5:48 · Interception

    Q3
  15. PIT 11:03

    3 plays, 7 yards, 2:06 · Punt

    Q3
  16. MIN 13:09

    3 plays, -9 yards, 1:51 · Punt

    Q3
  17. PIT

    1 play, -1 yard, 0:12 · End of Half

    Q2
  18. MIN 0:12

    9 plays, 81 yards, 1:26 · Field Goal

    Q2
  19. Field Goal 0:12 6-14

    Will Reichard 28 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  20. PIT 1:38

    12 plays, 56 yards, 4:12 · Blocked FG

    Q2
  21. MIN 5:50

    10 plays, 31 yards, 6:26 · Interception

    Q2
  22. PIT 12:16

    1 play, 80 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown

    Q2
  23. Touchdown 12:16 3-14

    DK Metcalf 80 Yd pass from Aaron Rodgers (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q2
  24. MIN 12:28

    5 plays, 11 yards, 3:27 · Punt

    Q2
  25. PIT 0:55

    9 plays, 71 yards, 5:29 · Touchdown

    Q1
  26. Touchdown 0:55 3-7

    Kenneth Gainwell 1 Yd Rush (Chris Boswell Kick)

    Q1
  27. MIN 6:24

    11 plays, 51 yards, 6:25 · Field Goal

    Q1
  28. Field Goal 6:24 3-0

    Will Reichard 41 Yd Field Goal

    Q1
  29. PIT 12:49

    3 plays, -2 yards, 2:11 · Punt

    Q1

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