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NFL · Week 4 · September 28, 2025 · 12 min read

Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Steelers defeat Vikings 24–21 in Week 4

DK Metcalf led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 21–24 Week 4 finish.

Minnesota Vikings 21 2–2
Final 21–24
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 3–1 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
21–24
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Carson Wentz
FantasyHQ MVP
DK Metcalf
Game date
September 28, 2025

Top fantasy performers · Vikings

  • Jordan Jefferson
    Jordan Jefferson 10 REC · 126 YDS +7.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Carson Wentz
    Carson Wentz 30/57 · 316 YDS · 2 TD +4.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Adam Thielen
    Adam Thielen 2 REC · 11 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • DK Metcalf
    DK Metcalf 5 REC · 126 YDS · 1 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Aaron Rodgers
    Aaron Rodgers 18/25 · 192 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenneth Gainwell
    Kenneth Gainwell 19 CAR · 99 YDS · 2 TD +3.4 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–21 Minnesota Vikings
Halftime
Minnesota Vikings 6–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
DK Metcalf
Top passer
Carson Wentz
Biggest EPA play
(12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2025-09-28

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24–21 on 2025-09-28. DK Metcalf posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 18 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Minnesota Vikings33015021
Pittsburgh Steelers7773024

Scoring Map

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

MINMinnesota Vikings
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q1 6:28FG
    Will Reichard

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    3-0

    (6:28) 16-W.Reichard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. MIN-75-B.O'Neill was injured during the play.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:58TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 1
    Score
    3-6

    (:58) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:55XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    3-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:28TD
    DK Metcalf

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 80
    Score
    3-13

    (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 12:16XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    3-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  6. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q2 0:16FG
    Will Reichard

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 10
    Score
    6-14

    (:16) 16-W.Reichard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:26TD
    Kenneth Gainwell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    MIN 4
    Score
    6-20

    (2:26) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:23XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    6-21

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:21FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    MIN 15
    Score
    6-24

    (11:21) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.

  10. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:56TD
    Zavier Scott

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 16
    Score
    12-24

    (7:56) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 36-Z.Scott for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 7:50Safety
    Carson Wentz

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-24

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Nailor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  12. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:13TD
    Jalen Nailor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    20-24

    (2:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Nailor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. MINMinnesota Vikings
    Q4 2:08XP
    Will Reichard

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    21-24

    16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1DK MetcalfDK Metcalf · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.06 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.01 EPA/play
  2. 2Jordan JeffersonJordan Jefferson · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +7.11 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.99 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  4. 4Carson WentzCarson Wentz · Minnesota Vikings · Passing · +4.32 total EPA · 57 snaps · +0.08 EPA/play
  5. 5Kenneth GainwellKenneth Gainwell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.42 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  6. 6Adam ThielenAdam Thielen · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.59 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.30 EPA/play
  7. 7Jalen NailorJalen Nailor · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.26 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.45 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan AddisonJordan Addison · Minnesota Vikings · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

DK Metcalf

FantasyHQ Game MVP

DK Metcalf — PIT · Receiving

DK Metcalf posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +2.01 EPA per play.

DK Metcalf's top snap (+6.40 EPA): (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Carson Wentz led all passers in efficiency for Minnesota Vikings, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Carson WentzCarson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings) · 57 dropbacks · 52.6% completion · +5.2% CPOE · +0.08 EPA/play · +4.32 total EPA
  • Aaron RodgersAaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 72.0% completion · +9.6% CPOE · +0.24 EPA/play · +5.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatMinnesota VikingsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.056+0.141
Offensive success rate47.3%58.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.076+0.239
Rush EPA/play-0.091+0.160
Defensive EPA/play-0.141-0.056
Defensive success rate41.2%52.7%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs +0.06), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Minnesota Vikings: +0.06 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2025 team-game averages)
  • Minnesota Vikings: 10 drives, +5.07 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +9.57 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kenneth GainwellPittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell (Q1 0:58)
  • DK MetcalfPittsburgh Steelers — DK Metcalf (Aaron Rodgers pass) (Q2 12:28)
  • Kenneth GainwellPittsburgh Steelers — Kenneth Gainwell (Q3 2:26)
  • Zavier ScottMinnesota Vikings — Zavier Scott (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 7:56)
  • Jalen NailorMinnesota Vikings — Jalen Nailor (Carson Wentz pass) (Q4 2:13)

Field goals

  • Will ReichardMinnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q1 6:28)
  • Will ReichardMinnesota Vikings — Will Reichard (Q2 0:16)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 11:21)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q1 6:28) — (6:28) 16-W.Reichard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. MIN-75-B.O'Neill was injured during the play.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 1 (Q1 0:58) — (:58) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q1 0:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 80 (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q2 12:16) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Minnesota Vikings connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q2 0:16) — (:16) 16-W.Reichard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the MIN 4 (Q3 2:26) — (2:26) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the MIN 15 (Q3 2:23) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman..

The fourth quarter: Minnesota Vikings won the period 15–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the MIN 15 (Q4 11:21) — (11:21) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 16 (Q4 7:56) — (7:56) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 36-Z.Scott for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 7:50) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Nailor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Minnesota Vikings found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Nailor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Minnesota Vikings added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 2:08) — 16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +6.40]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:08) — (1:08) 3-C.Waitman punts 45 yards to end zone, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Touchback. [WPA -15.5% · EPA -0.55]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 0:43) — (:43) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass incomplete short left [51-N.Herbig]. PENALTY on MIN-11-C.Wentz, Intentional Grounding, 16 yards, enforced at MIN 39. [WPA -15.1% · EPA -0.57]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Nailor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.85]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 3-J.Addison to PIT 1 for 81 yards (41-P.Wilson). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.65]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:28) — (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +16.1% · EPA +6.40]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 3-J.Addison to PIT 1 for 81 yards (41-P.Wilson). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +5.65]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q3 5:22) — (5:22) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short middle intended for 36-Z.Scott INTERCEPTED by 90-T.Watt at MIN 48. 90-T.Watt to MIN 35 for 13 yards (36-Z.Scott). [WPA -5.6% · EPA -4.19]
  • Minnesota Vikings (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Nailor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.9% · EPA +3.85]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q1 6:28 · PIT 23 · Score 3-0
    (6:28) 16-W.Reichard 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright. MIN-75-B.O'Neill was injured during the play.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:58 · MIN 1 · Score 3-6
    (:58) 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:55 · MIN 15 · Score 3-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 12:28 · MIN 80 · Score 3-13
    (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 12:16 · MIN 15 · Score 3-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  6. Minnesota Vikings FG (+3) — Q2 0:16 · PIT 10 · Score 6-14
    (:16) 16-W.Reichard 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:26 · MIN 4 · Score 6-20
    (2:26) 74-S.Anderson reported in as eligible. 14-K.Gainwell left tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:23 · MIN 15 · Score 6-21
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:21 · MIN 15 · Score 6-24
    (11:21) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-3-C.Waitman.
  10. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 7:56 · PIT 16 · Score 12-24
    (7:56) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass deep right to 36-Z.Scott for 16 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Minnesota Vikings Safety (+2) — Q4 7:50 · PIT 2 · Score 14-24
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 11-C.Wentz pass to 1-J.Nailor is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  12. Minnesota Vikings TD (+6) — Q4 2:13 · PIT 2 · Score 20-24
    (2:13) (Shotgun) 11-C.Wentz pass short right to 1-J.Nailor for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Minnesota Vikings XP (+1) — Q4 2:08 · PIT 15 · Score 21-24
    16-W.Reichard extra point is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-17-R.Wright.

Key takeaways

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

  • Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Carson Wentz (MIN) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2025-09-28?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Week 4, 2025.

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

Q1: Minnesota Vikings 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Minnesota Vikings 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Minnesota Vikings 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Minnesota Vikings 15, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Minnesota Vikings 21, Pittsburgh Steelers 24.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Gainwell (Q1 0:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Metcalf (A. Rodgers pass) (Q2 12:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — K. Gainwell (Q3 2:26) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — Z. Scott (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 7:56) Minnesota Vikings touchdown — J. Nailor (C. Wentz pass) (Q4 2:13) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q1 6:28, 3 pts) Minnesota Vikings field goal — W. Reichard (Q2 0:16, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 11:21, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

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

Carson Wentz (Minnesota Vikings), 52.6% completion, +5.2% CPOE, +0.08 EPA per dropback, +4.32 total passing EPA. Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers), 72.0% completion, +9.6% CPOE, +0.24 EPA per dropback, +5.99 total passing EPA.

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

DK Metcalf (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+6.40 EPA): (12:28) (Shotgun) 8-A.Rodgers pass short middle to 4-D.Metcalf for 80 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Minnesota Vikings vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-21 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Minnesota Vikings

Entered 2-1 Now 2-2 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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