Steelers at Vikings
Minnesota Vikings 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 14 · Stablamm Madden Madness
Final Score
Steelers 14 1 TD · 2 FG · 0 XP
Vikings 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XPJoey Parker 221 yds passingJosh Cardona 86 yds rushingCole Rainey 103 yds receivingKam Curl 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 286 · 394Passing yards 197 · 221Rushing yards 89 · 173Completions 21/38 · 16/30Yards per carry 3.9 · 6.0Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a decisive Week 9 matchup, the Minnesota Vikings topped the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 28-14, solidifying their playoff aspirations as the season nears its midpoint. The victory was crucial for the Vikings, who continue to build momentum in a competitive conference.
Leading the charge for Minnesota was quarterback Joey Parker, who threw for 221 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers under pressure. Cole Rainey was a standout target, racking up 103 receiving yards, while Josh Cardona contributed significantly on the ground with 86 rushing yards, providing balance to the offensive attack.
Defensively, the Vikings were solid, anchored by Nick Cross, who recorded six total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Parker threw two quick touchdowns, allowing Minnesota to pull ahead and dictate the pace of the game. Although the Steelers' Keeanu Benton managed a sack, the Vikings' consistent pressure and playmaking ability ultimately secured their victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | ||||||
| Raheem EvansQB | 21/38 | 55% | 197 | 1 | 0 | 78.5 |
| Vikings | ||||||
| Joey ParkerQB | 16/30 | 53% | 221 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| Deon BakerHB | 16 | 75 | 4.7 | 30 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Raheem EvansQB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alejandro FelizTE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Tyronne BryantHB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 1 | -2 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Josh CardonaHB | 14 | 86 | 6.1 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joey ParkerQB | 8 | 56 | 7.0 | 24 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jose RamirezHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Cole RaineyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||||
| DK MetcalfWR | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 25 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Pat FreiermuthTE | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillanWR | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Patrick HatchettWR | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deon BakerHB | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Tyronne BryantHB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||||
| Cole RaineyWR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 82 | 1 | 78 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonWR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jordan AddisonWR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| T.J. HockensonTE | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||||
| Chase MeyersMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex HighsmithREDG | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blake CashmanMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cesar DelgadoWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashawn CoffeeSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah DavisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vikings | |||||
| Kam CurlSS | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick CrossSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate WigginsCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jake GoldayMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kirk BradshawDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adrian McGrawFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden HarringtonREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton SimpsonWILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles DemmingsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BanksDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Devonta PaulMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan GaryLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon CisseCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | |||
| Bryce BaringerP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andres BorregalesK | 2/2 | 0 | 53 |
| Vikings | |||
| Will ReichardK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |