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NFL Dublin game final score, results: Steelers' survive late Vikings surge in Ireland

Toby Coxon

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The Pittsburgh Steelers held off a furious late-game comeback by the Minnesota Vikings to secure a narrow 24-21 victory in an instant classic played at Croke Park, Dublin.

What started as an efficient, dominant showing by the Steelers turned into a defensive struggle, culminating in a tense final drive.

The Steelers' offense, led by veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers, appeared to take control early, despite the absence of running back Jaylen Warren.

After the Vikings settled for two early field goals (3-0 and 6-0), Rodgers immediately responded with an 80-yard strike to DK Metcalf for a touchdown.

Running back Kenneth Gainwell, filling in admirably, scored two short rushing touchdowns (his second putting the Steelers up 21-6) and finished the day with 72+ yards on the ground.

The Steelers defense also made their presence felt, highlighted by an interception and a sack from T.J. Watt, helping build a seemingly insurmountable 24-6 lead in the third quarter.

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However, the Vikings found their footing late.

Quarterback Carson Wentz, after struggling with a fumble and the Watt interception earlier, led a desperate charge.

Zavier Scott recorded a touchdown, converting a two-point attempt to make it 24-14.

The momentum truly shifted when Wentz found Jordan Addison for an enormous 81-yard play, setting up an Addison touchdown to shrink the deficit to 24-21 with minutes remaining.

With the game on the line, the Steelers punted the ball back to the Vikings with 1:01 left.

The final drive was dramatic: a potential game-ending interception by James Pierre Jr. was overturned on review.

Given a second life, Wentz drove the team forward, but his final 4th-and-long attempt fell incomplete, allowing the Steelers to run out the clock and seal the hard-fought 24-21 victory.

The Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Steelers vs. Vikings from Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. Follow below for complete results from the 2025 NFL Week 4 game.

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Steelers vs. Vikings live updates, highlights from 2025 NFL Dublin game

Final: Steelers 24, Vikings 21

5:47 p.m. — Wentz has a 4th and long to try and save the game, but his pass is incomplete and the Steelers take a narrow victory.

5:42 p.m. — On the first play of the drive, Wentz it picked off by James Pierre Jr, but after a review, it is ruled as an incomplete pass as Pierre Jr's foot was out of bounds. A huge let-off for Minnesota 

5:38 p.m. — The Steelers are about to go for it on 4th and inches, but they are flagged for delay of the game. Which means they choose to punt. Wentz will get the football with 1:01 to go.  

5:31 p.m. — The Vikings go for the onside kick with 2:08 on the clock, but it is recovered by Pittsburgh.

Steelers 24, Vikings 21

5:28 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — After the big play by Addiosn, it goes all the way to 4th down. The Vikings go for it, and Wentz finds Jalen Nailor to make it a one-score game.

5:26 p.m. — Huge play for Minnesota! It is blown coverage and Wentz find Addison with room to run who completes an 81-yard run to within five yards of the end zone.

5:22 p.m. — The Steelers go for it on 4th down to try and make it a three-score game. But Gainwell's run is pulled up short. 

The Vikings will take over at their own 1-yard line.  

5:18 p.m. — Gainwell again brings the Steelers inside the redzone to bring up first and goal.

5:14 p.m. — Kenneth Gainwell has had a great day without the injured starting RB Jaylen Warren. He has 72 yards rushing with two TDs and another nine-yard rush to bring the Steelers another first down.

5:13 p.m. — The Vikings will have 7:50 left to try and mount a comeback.

Steelers 24, Vikings 14

5:10 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — The Vikings get their first TD of the day, Zavier Scott manages to keep his feed inside the back of the endzone to score his first of his career.

They also convert the 2-point conversion to make it a 10 point game.

5:08 p.m. — Just under nine minutes to go in the 4th quarter as Wentz finds TJ Hockenson to move the chains into the Steelers 25.

5:05 p.m. — After eight receptions for 97 yards in the first half, the start WR is set to touch the ball in the second half.

Steelers 24, Vikings 6

5:01 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Steelers drive stalls with some short runs, they settle for a 33-yard field goal which is converted by Boswell.

4:54 p.m. — The Steelers are looking to finish this game off now. Rodgers is operating an efficient offence with every pass hitting its intended receiver. 

The Vikings need to get a stop here.

4:44 p.m. — Keeanu Benton gets another Steelers sack, which forces a Vikings punt. 

Steelers 21, Vikings 6

4:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Gainwell runs in from 4 yards out to score his second of the game. 

After the interception, Rodgers and his side marched down the field with efficiency to score their third touchdown of the game. 

4:33 p.m. — On the very next play, TJ Watt gets through and sacks Wentz. 

Then on 3rd and 16, Wentz tries to hit Zavier Scott, but is picked off by TJ Watt!

4:30 p.m. — After a first half where with almost no incomplete passes from both QBs, it has been a messy start to the second half. Both teams started with three-and-outs. 

Wentz has just fumbled the ball, but luckily, it is recovered by his own team. 

4:25 p.m. — Wentz and the Vikings get their drive going with a third-down conversion to Addison inside their own 30 as they look for their first touchdown of the game. 

4:20 p.m. — The Steelers also fail to get a first down in their first drive, two rushes and a checkdown pass, all to Gainwell fail to get them 10 yards.

4:13 p.m. — Wentz and the Vikings get the football first in this second half. 

But they fail to make the most of it as Herbig gets his second sack of the day on a 3rd and long to give the Steelers the ball back without the Vikings getting a single first down.

4:00 p.m. — The Steelers have a narrow lead at the break, but the Vikings will get the ball back first after the break which could be a huge chance for them. Justin Jefferson has 8 receptions for 97 yards through the first half, but they are yet to score a touchdown today. 

Two almost perfect touchdown drives from Aaron Rodgers are sandwiched by two sloppier drives, but it is Mike Tomlins side who have the lead at the half. It is all to play for. 

Halftime: Steelers 14, Vikings 6

3:56 p.m.  — With just 12 seconds on the clock, there is no time for the Steelers to do anything, which brings us to halftime.

Steelers 14, Vikings 6

3:52 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Vikings get all the way to the Steelers' 20-yard line, but the drive stalls and they have to settle for a field goal. Reichard converts from 28 yards.

3:48 p.m.  — Trying to salvage something from this first half, inside the two-minute warning, Wentz finds Jefferson again to bring them over halfway. 

3:41 p.m.  — The sack forces a 3rd and 15, the Steelers cannot convert, which forces them to attempt a field goal.

Chris Boswell tries from 30 yards, but Isaiah Rodgers bursts off the edge to block the field goal!

3:39 p.m. — Jalen Redmond gets his second sack of the game! 

3:35 p.m. — 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers runs on a 3rd and 9. He gets the yards, but the ball comes out as he hits the ground. 

Luckily for the veteran, Broderick Jones is able to recover the ball for the first down.

3:31 p.m. — Rodgers' first incompletion of the day comes with just 4:31 to go in the second quarter. The Steelers' offence have been so strong since their first drive.

3:27 p.m. INTERCEPTION — Wentz tries to hit Adison for short gain but is picked off by DeShon Elliott. The Steelers get the ball back! 

3:23 p.m. — The Vikings go for it on 4th down and short. Jordon Mason converts to move the chains.

3:22 p.m. — Justin Jefferson has been heavily involved so far today. He has his 6th catch of the day, more then his entire game last week.

3:20 p.m. — Wentz is trying to get this Vikings offence going. He converts a 3rd and 5 to Adam Thielen.

Steelers 14, Vikings 3

3:13 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Rodgers hits Metcalf for a huge 80-yard touchdown on the Steelers first play of the drive.

DK runs an inside post route and runs the ball from inside his own half all the way to the endzone.

Chris Boswell converts the extra point.

3:09 p.m. — Wentz fails to convert a huge 3rd and 12. Nick Herbig gets round and brings him down for the Steelers second sack of the game.

The Vikings punt the ball away to the 20 yard line.

Steelers 7, Vikings 3

3:00 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Kenneth Gainwell is in for the touchdown! A short run into the endzone to put the Steelers ahead.

Chris Boswell converts the extra point.

2:56 p.m. — Rodgers and the Steelers are marching down the field now. DK Metcalf converts a big third down to get inside the 20-yard line.

Steelers 0, Vikings 3

2:49 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Steelers sack forces the Vikings into a field goal from 41 yards, which Will Reichard converts for the first score of the game.

2:48 p.m. — Patrick Queen gets to Wentz and he is sacked! 

2:44 p.m. — After review, the ball is deemed to be out of bounds after Jordon Addison touches the ball while his foot is out of bounds after he fumbled it. 

The Vikings still have the ball.

2:42 p.m. — Jalen Ramsey picks up a loose ball and runs it all the way for a touchdown! Or so he thinks.

2:40 p.m. — The Vikings are already over midfield, two of the first three plays going to Justin Jefferson.

2:38 p.m. — The Vikings force a 3-and-out following the huge Redmond sack. Carson Wentz takes over for his first drive of the day. 

2:37 p.m. — The first play of the game is a Vikings sack! 

Jalen Redmond manages to get to Aaron Rodgers are a short loss.

2:36 p.m. — Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers will get the ball first at Croke Park.

Pregame

2:16 p.m. — Plenty of NFL royalty at Croke Park:

2:00 p.m. — Just 30 minutes to go until kick-off in Dublin, can Carson Wentz continue from where he left of last week?

1:54 p.m. — Justin Jefferson has played one international game before, he got 223 total yards against the Lions in London 2022.

1:39 p.m. — Insiders reveal that Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers was interested in joining the Vikings this offseason, who he faces today.

1:17 p.m. — A scary situlation for Steelers backup QB Skylar Thompson: 

1:15 p.m. — Steelers RB Jaylen Warren is out of today's game with a knee injury. 

1:10 p.m. — And here are the Steelers' inactives for this afternoon's game:

1:02 p.m. — Here are the Vikings' inactives for this afternoon's game:

12:41 p.m. — Aaron Rodgers has a very strong record against the Minnesota Vikings, 17-12-1.

12:26 p.m. — Cam Heyward arriving in style with a custom Steelers jacket:

12:17 p.m. — Take a look at the amazing transformation Croke Park went through to get it ready for the NFL:

12:11 p.m. — A first look at this afternoon's spectacular venue:

12:05 p.m. — Fans are beginning to descend on Croke Park ahead of the first ever NFL Ireland game.

How to watch NFL Dublin game in the UK

What channel is Steelers vs. Vikings on today?

The NFL Dublin game between the Steelers and Vikings will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports NFL. 

NFL fans can also stream the Dublin game live with NFL Game Pass via DAZN (excluding the U.S. and China).

Steelers vs. Vikings start time

  • Kickoff: 2:30 p.m. BST

Steelers vs. Vikings is scheduled to kick off at 2:30 p.m. BST from Croke Park Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.

How much does NFL Game Pass cost on DAZN?

  • £124.99 / €139.99 (25% off for 12 months)

NFL fans in the UK and Ireland can get 25% off a new subscription to DAZN to watch Steelers vs. Vikings and every NFL game during the 2025 season and playoffs, including Super Bowl 60.

NFL Game Pass is available via the DAZN app on your smart TV, smart phone or any streaming device.

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NFL international game schedule 2025

DateLocationTime (BST)Matchup
Sept. 28 (Week 4)Croke Park Stadium (Dublin)2:30 p.m.Steelers vs. Vikings
Oct. 5 (Week 5)Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)2:30 p.m.Vikings vs. Browns
Oct. 12 (Week 6)Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)2:30 p.m.Broncos vs. Jets
Oct. 19 (Week 7)Wembley Stadium (London)2:30 p.m.Rams vs. Jaguars
Nov. 9 (Week 10)Olympic Stadium (Berlin)2:30 p.m.Colts vs. Falcons
Nov. 16 (Week 11)Bernabeu Stadium (Madrid)2:30 p.m.Vikings vs. Browns

Toby Coxon

Toby joined The Sporting News in 2025 after completing a degree in Multimedia Sports Journalism. He has previous experience writing for online and print publications including VAVEL, Breaking Media and The Non-League Paper. He also has experience working within football clubs in previous roles at Curzon Ashton FC and Bradford City AFC.