""Today felt like I'm home now, I'm here," said the receiver, who hit a max speed of 21.2 mph on the score, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. "Nothing happens without the O-line blocking and defense playing the way that they did. Really popped a couple of those for me. Running on the backside of things, taking two, three defenders out of there and giving me space to really work. So shout-out to everybody that was involved in this win.""
"Metcalf corralled Rodgers' ball in stride and kept running through two converging Vikings defenders, streaking toward the sideline. He turned on the afterburners, racing up the sideline until he reached the end zone for an 80-yard touchdown, the longest touchdown from scrimmage in an international game in NFL history, according to ESPN Research."
"Not only did the offensive line help spring Metcalf for his big day, but fellow wide receiver Calvin Austin III threw a block on safety Josh Metellus to seal Metcalf's path through the final couple of yards to the end zone."
In Dublin, DK Metcalf caught an 80-yard touchdown from Aaron Rodgers, outrunning defenders to score the longest touchdown from scrimmage in an international NFL game, per ESPN Research. The play helped the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 and marked Metcalf's first 100-yard game as a Steeler. Metcalf reached a top speed of 21.2 mph on the play, according to NFL Next Gen Stats. The offensive line and a key block from Calvin Austin III opened running room, illustrating early explosive potential from the offseason Rodgers-Metcalf pairing.
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