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NFL · Week 4 · September 29, 2013 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Minnesota Vikings: 2013 Week 4 Recap

Vikings defeat Steelers 34–27 in Week 4

M.Cassel led Fantasy Impact as Vikings prevailed in a 27–34 Week 4 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 27 0–4
Final 27–34
Minnesota Vikings 34 1–3 Winner
Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
27–34
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–20 Minnesota Vikings
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Cassel
Game date
September 29, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 36/55 · 357 YDS · 1 TD +13.6 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Cotchery 5 REC · 103 YDS · 1 TD +9.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 12 REC · 88 YDS +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • M.Cassel 16/27 · 255 YDS · 2 TD +15.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Gary Jennings
    Gary Jennings 3 REC · 92 YDS · 2 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • John Simpson
    John Simpson 7 REC · 124 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Minnesota Vikings
Final score
Minnesota Vikings 34–27 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 10–20 Minnesota Vikings at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
M. Cassel
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2013-09-29

Game summary

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34–27 on 2013-09-29. M. Cassel posted a game-high +15.55 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 21 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers73710027
Minnesota Vikings1010140034

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
MINMinnesota Vikings

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

18 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 12:12FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 36
    Score
    0-3

    (12:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  2. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:19TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 70
    Score
    0-9

    (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 8:06XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-10

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:08TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    6-10

    (4:08) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:02XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    7-10

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 12:52TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 60
    Score
    7-16

    (12:52) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 12:42XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-17

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:43FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 8
    Score
    10-17

    (3:43) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

  9. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:41FG
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 19
    Score
    10-20

    (:41) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:32TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    16-20

    (11:32) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:28XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    17-20

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:56TD
    APA. Peterson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    17-26

    (7:56) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 7:52XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-27

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  14. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 5:16TD
    Gary Jennings

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 16
    Score
    17-33

    (5:16) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 15-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  15. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q3 5:11XP
    BWB. Walsh

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    17-34

    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:47TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    23-34

    (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:42XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 2
    Score
    24-34

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:40FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 11
    Score
    27-34

    (3:40) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1M. Cassel · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +15.55 total EPA · 27 snaps · +0.58 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.55 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.25 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Cotchery · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.76 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.63 EPA/play
  4. 4Gary JenningsGary Jennings · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.87 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.97 EPA/play
  5. 5John SimpsonJohn Simpson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.01 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
  6. 6Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 13 snaps · +0.46 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Peterson · Minnesota Vikings · Rushing · +4.48 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
  8. 8Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.76 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

FantasyHQ Game MVP

M. Cassel — MIN · Passing

M. Cassel posted the highest total EPA (+15.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Minnesota Vikings. Across 27 counted snaps, they averaged +0.58 EPA per play.

M. Cassel's top snap (+7.02 EPA): (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

B. Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 55 dropbacks · 65.5% completion · +10.8% CPOE · +0.25 EPA/play · +13.55 total EPA
  • M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) · 27 dropbacks · 59.3% completion · -0.3% CPOE · +0.58 EPA/play · +15.55 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersMinnesota Vikings
Offensive EPA/play+0.171+0.338
Offensive success rate51.5%50.7%
Pass EPA/play+0.246+0.576
Rush EPA/play+0.079+0.187
Defensive EPA/play-0.338-0.171
Defensive success rate49.3%48.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Minnesota Vikings held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.34 vs +0.17), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.17 EPA/play (88th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.34 EPA/play (98th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 12 drives, +23.34 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +16.63 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Gary JenningsMinnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 8:19)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q1 4:08)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q2 12:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q3 11:32)
  • Minnesota Vikings — A. Peterson (Q3 7:56)
  • Gary JenningsMinnesota Vikings — Gary Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 5:16)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:47)

Field goals

  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q1 12:12)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 3:43)
  • Minnesota Vikings — B. Walsh (Q2 0:41)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 3:40)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–7. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PIT 36 (Q1 12:12) — (12:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 70 (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 8:06) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 8 (Q1 4:08) — (4:08) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q1 4:02) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..

The second quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 10–3. Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 60 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 12:42) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 8 (Q2 3:43) — (3:43) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q2 0:41) — (:41) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..

The third quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q3 11:32) — (11:32) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q3 11:28) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q3 7:56) — (7:56) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 7:52) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q3 5:16) — (5:16) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 15-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 5:11) — 3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 15 (Q4 12:47) — (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 2 (Q4 12:42) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 11 (Q4 3:40) — (3:40) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:19) — (:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at MIN 10 for -4 yards (97-E.Griffen). FUMBLES (97-E.Griffen) [97-E.Griffen], RECOVERED by MIN-93-K.Williams at MIN 11. 93-K.Williams to MIN 11 for no gain (7 [WPA -16.0% · EPA -3.49]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +7.02]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to MIN 30 for 28 yards (22-H.Smith). PENALTY on MIN-22-H.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 30. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.23]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:20) — (12:20) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep middle to 84-A.Brown (21-J.Robinson). PENALTY on MIN-21-J.Robinson, Defensive Pass Interference, 48 yards, enforced at MIN 49 - No Play. [WPA +10.6% · EPA +3.97]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +5.55]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Minnesota Vikings (Q1 8:19) — (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.2% · EPA +7.02]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.5% · EPA +5.55]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 10:31) — (10:31) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass deep right to 81-J.Simpson to PIT 25 for 51 yards (28-C.Allen). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.39]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:38) — (7:38) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 83-H.Miller to MIN 30 for 28 yards (22-H.Smith). PENALTY on MIN-22-H.Smith, Unnecessary Roughness, 15 yards, enforced at MIN 30. [WPA +11.4% · EPA +4.23]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 12:12 · PIT 36 · Score 0-3
    (12:12) (Field Goal formation) 3-B.Walsh 54 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  2. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q1 8:19 · PIT 70 · Score 0-9
    (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q1 8:06 · PIT 2 · Score 0-10
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 4:08 · MIN 8 · Score 6-10
    (4:08) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 4:02 · MIN 2 · Score 7-10
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
  6. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · PIT 60 · Score 7-16
    (12:52) 28-A.Peterson right guard for 60 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q2 12:42 · PIT 2 · Score 7-17
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:43 · MIN 8 · Score 10-17
    (3:43) 6-S.Suisham 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
  9. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:41 · PIT 19 · Score 10-20
    (:41) 3-B.Walsh 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 11:32 · MIN 1 · Score 16-20
    (11:32) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 11:28 · MIN 2 · Score 17-20
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 7:56 · PIT 7 · Score 17-26
    (7:56) 28-A.Peterson left guard for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 7:52 · PIT 2 · Score 17-27
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  14. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q3 5:16 · PIT 16 · Score 17-33
    (5:16) 16-M.Cassel pass deep left to 15-G.Jennings for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  15. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q3 5:11 · PIT 2 · Score 17-34
    3-B.Walsh extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Loeffler, Holder-12-J.Locke.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:47 · MIN 15 · Score 23-34
    (12:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 89-J.Cotchery for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:42 · MIN 2 · Score 24-34
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 3:40 · MIN 11 · Score 27-34
    (3:40) 6-S.Suisham 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-Z.Mesko.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Minnesota Vikings earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings on 2013-09-29?

The Minnesota Vikings beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 34-27 in Week 4, 2013.

What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Minnesota Vikings 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Minnesota Vikings 14; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Minnesota Vikings 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Minnesota Vikings 34.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings?

Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q1 8:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q1 4:08) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q2 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q3 11:32) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — A. Peterson (Q3 7:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — G. Jennings (M. Cassel pass) (Q3 5:16) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 12:47) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q1 12:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 3:43, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — B. Walsh (Q2 0:41, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 3:40, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 65.5% completion, +10.8% CPOE, +0.25 EPA per dropback, +13.55 total passing EPA. M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings), 59.3% completion, -0.3% CPOE, +0.58 EPA per dropback, +15.55 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings?

M. Cassel (Minnesota Vikings) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +15.55 total EPA on Passing plays. across 27 snaps. Their top snap (+7.02 EPA): (8:19) (Shotgun) 16-M.Cassel pass short left to 15-G.Jennings for 70 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Minnesota Vikings a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Minnesota Vikings won 34-27 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 0-3 Now 0-4 L

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 0-3 Now 1-3 W