Vikings bold predictions for NFL Dublin Game vs. Steelers

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Steve Silverman, ClutchPoints · ClutchPoints

Thu, Sep 25, 2025 ·

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The Minnesota Vikings (2-1) are moving into unprecedented territory in Weeks 4 and 5 when they play consecutive games on European soil. No NFL team has ever played overseas games in back-to-back weeks.

The Vikings have a huge overseas following, and that's one of the reasons that owner Zygi Wilf agreed to send his team across the Atlantic Ocean for consecutive games. The appearance of the Vikings in Dublin against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and in London for their Week 5 game against the Cleveland Browns will increase the team's popularity, but how will it impact the team on the field the rest of the season?

That's one of the issues that general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O'Connell will have to deal with in the weeks ahead.

Playing overseas has not been a problem for the Vikings in the past. They defeated the New York Jets in London last year by a 23-17 score and they are undefeated in 8 overseas games (4 regular season and 4 preseason). They are 2.5-point favorites over the Steelers to remain unblemished in their European excursions.

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Here are 3 bold predictions for the Vikings in their Week 4 game against the Steelers.

Carson Wentz will throw for 250-plus yards and 2 TDs

The Vikings are playing without starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy for the next several weeks because of his high ankle sprain. Carson Wentz was victorious in his first start as the Vikings trounced the Cincinnati Bengals 48-10 in Week 3.

The Vikings got a huge assist in the game from a defense that pulverized the Bengals and saw Isaiah Rodgers return an interception and a fumble for first-half touchdowns.

Those defensive scores helped make the game a blowout, but Wentz looked solid throughout. He completed 14 of 20 passes for 173 yards with 2 touchdowns and no interceptions. While he has been with the team for just a short period of time, the veteran quarterback understands his responsibilities and is gaining more knowledge of the Vikings playbook on an every-day basis.

It helps that he gets to work with O'Connell, who is very likely the game's best quarterback coach. Wentz is motivated to show that he can get back to an elite level, and he should have that opportunity at least until McCarthy is healthy enough to return to the lineup.

The Steelers play a hard-hitting and physical game, and they will attempt to put pressure on Wentz. However, he will deliver quick passes to superstar wideout Justin Jefferson , Jordan Addison and tight end T.J. Hockenson . That will allow the Vikings to dictate the pace of the game.

Vikings will get after it defensively and shut down Aaron Rodgers

The Steelers decided to bring in Aaron Rodgers and give him a chance to make the Steelers a team that can contend in the AFC.

Rodgers has performed adequately to this point in the season, completing 56 of 86 passes for 586 yards with seven touchdowns and three interceptions.

The Vikings were up to the challenge of shutting down Rodgers last season in their victory over the Jets. They pressured Rodgers early and were able to keep him from completing key third-down throws.

Look for linebackers Jonathan Greenard and Andrew Van Ginkel to each register sacks and make Rodgers' life miserable. Veteran safety Harrison Smith will also come up with a key interception that should allow the Vikings to gain control of the game. Cornerback Isaiah Rodgers may not be able to match what he did against the Bengals, but he will help limit the Pittsburgh passing game.

Vikings take control early and register 10-plus point victory

The Vikings are comfortable playing on the other side of the Atlantic, and that won't change in this game. They found a winning formula with their very active defense against the Bengals, and that is not about to change any time soon.

The Vikings will have a very challenging schedule once they return from their two-week sojourn on the continent, so they can't afford to lose games that they appear to have an edge.

Minnesota must dictate the pace here, and they have the personnel to do so. Look for the Vikings to earn a 27-14 triumph over the Steelers.

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