"An 80-yard touchdown reception from DK Metcalf in the first-half was an electric moment that sparked the heavily Steelers-supporting crowd, before Kenneth Gainwell put light between the teams in the second-half. The Vikings kept the crowd of over 76,000 in their seats, two fourth-quarter touchdowns bringing Minnesota on the brink of an epic comeback against a Steelers franchise who were winless in international games coming into this game."
"Watt's interception of Minnesota quarterback Carson Wentz came just as the Vikings offence looked like it could mount a comeback after a first-half where Pittsburgh controlled the moments, if not the scoreboard. But Wentz, dropping back on 3rd and 16 around the midfield mark, kept his pass too low to avoid Steeler hands. First it was a bobble, then a firm grab as Watt carried it deep into Viking territory."
An 80-yard touchdown reception from DK Metcalf in the first half electrified a crowd of over 76,000 at Croke Park. Kenneth Gainwell scored two touchdowns, including a four-yard run that pushed Pittsburgh ahead 21-6. TJ Watt intercepted Carson Wentz on 3rd-and-16 and returned the ball deep into Viking territory, shifting momentum decisively. Minnesota rallied with two fourth-quarter touchdowns but could not complete the comeback, losing 24-21. The result places Pittsburgh at 3-1 and Minnesota at 2-2. Steelers defenders displayed notably hard tackling throughout the game.
Read at Irish Independent
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