DUBLIN — This was a significant moment on many fronts for the Steelers, not the least of which was winning the first-ever regular season game in Ireland for those noted Irishmen, the Rooney family.

They found a running game that helped quarterback Aaron Rodgers find his big-play receiver, DK Metcalf.

They finally showcased their high-priced defense with pressures and takeaways, though they had some leaky moments at the end.

And they beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in front of a boisterous pro-Steelers crowd at historic and aging Croke Park that would have brought great satisfaction to their late owner and chairman, Dan Rooney.

“I know he’s smiling at us today,” said coach Mike Tomlin, who delivered an impassioned and heartfelt speech to his players about Rooney at the Saturday night t

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