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The Minnesota Vikings lost their Pro Bowl right tackle to a knee injury in week 4 and we got an update on his MCL Monday evening.
The Browns were blasted last weekend by the aforementioned Lions in Motown, 34-10. Joe Flacco threw two more interceptions in the loss. He has thrown six already this season. The veteran’s QBR for the season sits at a less than desirable 27.0 which ranks 32nd in the NFL. For reference’s sake, Wentz ranks 29th with a QBR of 38.7.
The Steelers led 24-6 before the Vikings began a valiant comeback led by Carson Wentz, who despite not having three offensive linemen produced two late scoring drives. Pittsburgh, however, was able to avoid a monumental collapse after turning the Vikings over on downs on their final drive.
DUBLIN -- Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf made NFL history against the Minnesota Vikings in the team’s Ireland win. His 80-yard touchdown is the longest receiving touchdown in an international game in NFL history.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 t Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, on Sunday. This was the first regular-season NFL game held in Ireland. The Steelers stand at 3-1; the Vikings are 2-2.
Which brings us to today’s quiz. Rodgers has more passing-yards than any other active quarterback in the NFL. With that being said, can you name every active quarterback to rack up at least 15,000 yards through the air in their NFL career?
The offense has stumbled badly on third downs, which typically goes hand in hand with a failure in pass protection. The Vikings rank fourth worst in the league with a 30.6% conversion rate. On third downs with between 7 and 10 yards to go, according to Sportradar data, the Vikings are last in the NFL with just one conversion in 12 attempts (8.3%).
Vikings starting right tackle Brian O'Neill reportedly suffered a sprained MCL in Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Following an MRI on his knee, O'Neill is listed