Who’s Playing
Pittsburgh @ Minnesota
Current Records: Pittsburgh 6-5-1; Minnesota 5-7
What to Know
The Minnesota Vikings will be returning home after a two-game road trip. They will square off against the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday at U.S. Bank Stadium. Pittsburgh should still be feeling good after a win, while the Vikings will be looking to regain their footing.
The point spread favored Minnesota on Sunday, but luck did not. It was close but no cigar for Minnesota as they fell 29-27 to the Detroit Lions. Despite the defeat, Minnesota got a solid performance out of WR Justin Jefferson, who caught 11 passes for one TD and 182 yards.
Speaking of close games: Pittsburgh dodged a bullet on Sunday, finishing off the Baltimore Ravens 20-19. The Steelers can attribute much of their success to WR Diontae Johnson, who caught eight passes for two TDs and 105 yards.
Pittsburgh’s defense was a presence as well, as it embarrassed Baltimore’s offensive line to sack QB Lamar Jackson seven times for a total loss of 34 yards. Leading the way was OLB T.J. Watt and his 3.5 sacks. Watt now has 16 sacks this season.
Minnesota is now 5-7 while Pittsburgh sits at 6-5-1. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before kickoff: Minnesota enters the game with 36 sacks, good for second best in the league. But the Steelers are even better: they come into the contest boasting the most sacks in the NFL at 37. With that kind of ball pressure, don’t be surprised if there are a lot of short passes in this one.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8:20 p.m. ET
- Where: U.S. Bank Stadium — Minneapolis, Minnesota
- TV: FOX
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Series History
Pittsburgh won the only game these two teams have played in the last seven years.
- Sep 17, 2017 – Pittsburgh 26 vs. Minnesota 9
