DUBLIN, Ireland — Fresh off a two-touchdown game where he forced three turnovers, cornerback Isaiah Rodgers continued making plays Sunday in Dublin by blocking a field goal late in the first half against Pittsburgh.

Rodgers, who signed with the Vikings as a free agent, flew around the edge and blocked kicker Chris Boswell's 30-yard field goal attempt with 1:38 to play in the second quarter. The blocked kick allowed the Vikings to cut into their 14-yard deficit as the offense marched 81 yards to set up a late field goal. The Vikings trailed 14-6 at the half.

Rodgers was named the NFC Defensive Player of the Week after scoring touchdowns on an interception and a fumble in last week's victory over Cincinnati. He was the first defensive player in Vikings history to score two touchdowns in a

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