The Steelers will be jetting off to Ireland Thursday evening, but following their normal schedule until then. They will play the Minnesota Vikings Sunday at 2;30 Dublin time, 9:30 our time.
Edge rusher TJ Watt says it will be a fun trip, but they have some business to conduct on the field. Watt says it will mean a lot to the Rooney family, and to the NFL, for the Steelers to play in Ireland.
The Steelers have been outgained in all three games this season, including last Sunday in New England, when they gave up 160 more yards to the Patriots than they gained themselves.
Watt says containing Vikings star receiver Justin Jefferson and running back Jordan Mason will be a key to stopping long possessions.
Coach Mike Tomlin will hold his weekly media session at noon today. The Steelers are hoping for the return of cornerback Joey Porter from a hamstring injury and safety DeShon Elliott from a knee injury. Both of them have been out since being injured in the Week One win over the Jets. Edge rusher Alex Highsmith is also a question mark with a high ankle sprain and is unlikely to play on Sunday.
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The Steelers got some help in the AFC North race as Detroit beat Baltimore last night, 38-30, dropping the Ravens to 1-2.
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