Pittsburgh
Steelers
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38
FINAL
13
Minnesota
Vikings
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a commanding 38-13 victory over the Minnesota Vikings in Week 4 of the 2027 season, solidifying their position as a formidable force in the league. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Steelers showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, effectively dismantling the Vikings' game plan.
Jaylen Warren led the charge for Pittsburgh's offense with a standout performance, rushing for 131 yards and finding the end zone to contribute significantly to the scoreline. Minnesota's Kyler Murray also had his moments, throwing for 205 yards and a touchdown, but the Steelers' relentless pressure made it difficult for him to establish a rhythm. Nick Marsh was the Vikings' top target, finishing with 109 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Pittsburgh's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, T.J. Watt was a game-changer for the Steelers, recording three total tackles and two sacks, consistently applying pressure on Murray. The turning point came when Jamel Dean intercepted Murray twice, both times halting promising drives and swinging the momentum firmly in Pittsburgh's favor. The Steelers' defense stifled the Vikings' offense, showcasing their ability to make critical plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyler Murray | QB | 34 | 16 | 47% | 205 | 1 | 3 | 39.4 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 144 | 0 | 1 | 67.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 17 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Kyler Murray | QB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Marsh | WR | 7 | 109 | 15.6 | 29 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 2 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 16 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 14 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ashton Jeanty | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| T.J. Hockenson | TE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Jaylen McCollough | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pierre | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bo Richter | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jakobe Thomas | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Theo Jackson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Chris Paul Jr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Redmond | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Newsome II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Will Reichard | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 58 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 47 |

