The Minnesota Vikings are a good team. A 14-3 group from 2024 that came to Dublin with a 2-1 record; their defense was ranked in the NFL's top 10 in eight categories, including points allowed per game; and their offense was No. 6 in points scored per game. Their head coach is considered one of the true innovative offensive minds in the NFL, and their defensive coordinator draws raves for his schemes and aggressive usage of them.

On a beautiful, festive, and historic afternoon on the pitch at Croke Park, the Steelers were better.

The final score was 24-21, which was good enough for a victory and a 3-1 record heading into their bye week. And this time there was no need to have to listen to whining about how it looked. Not that there still won't be some, mind you.

Offensively, the running

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