Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers Picks and Predictions for Sunday, September 28, 2025

By: David Anicetti Updated 09/26/2025, 01:06 PM ET

The Minnesota Vikings face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland. Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET on NFL Network. Both teams enter at 2-1. Minnesota rolled past Cincinnati 48-10 last week and sits second in the NFC North. Pittsburgh beat New England 21-14 and is second in the AFC North. Minnesota is -1.5 with the total points at 41.5. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your NFL experience with free NFL previews that ignite your desire to win.

Minnesota Vikings Preview

Quarterback Carson Wentz has taken over for the injured J.J. McCarthy. Wentz has thrown for 173 yards with two touchdowns. Justin Jefferson is the top target with 200 yards and a touchdown, and tight end T.J. Hockenson adds 76 yards and a score. Jordan Mason leads the running game with 214 yards and 2 touchdowns, giving the Vikings a legitimate option on the ground. The offensive line has allowed 12 sacks.

On defense, linebacker Ivan Pace Jr. leads with 26 tackles, and Javon Hargrave has 2 sacks but is listed as questionable. Minnesota has created turnovers, including a pick by Isaiah Rodgers, and will need steady tackling against Pittsburgh’s receivers. A good start on early downs will help keep Wentz from facing long-yardage on third down and pressure from the Steelers’ rush.

Pittsburgh Steelers Preview

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been sharp with 586 yards, 7 touchdowns, and 3 interceptions while completing 65% of his passes. Rodgers has spread the ball to DK Metcalf (135 yards, 2 TDs) and Calvin Austin (126 yards, 2 TDs), while Jaylen Warren leads both rushing and receiving with 132 ground yards and 142 through the air.

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On defense, linebacker Patrick Queen has 24 tackles, and T.J. Watt already has 2 sacks. The Steelers will be without Alex Highsmith, which puts more on Watt’s shoulders. In the secondary, Jalen Ramsey has one interception, and the group must contain Jefferson in the deep game. If Rodgers protects the ball and the defense holds up without Highsmith, Pittsburgh has a solid shot at winning.

Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers Prediction

This matchup will be close, but Minnesota, with Mason on the ground and Jefferson downfield, gives the Vikings an advantage. A couple of red-zone trips converted should be enough to return from Dublin with a win. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Vikings win 23-20.