Steelers vs Vikings: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Sep 26, 2013; London, UNITED KINGDOM; General view of Wembley Stadium with graphic of Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (not pictured) in advance of the NFL International Series game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
One of these teams have to win. Both the Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers are entering this game with an 0-3 record. London must be loving this American Football matchup. Both teams have struggled out of the gate, but someone should leave this game with a win.
Where: Wembley Stadium, London, ENG
When: 1:00 PM ET, September 29, 2013
Watch: CBS
Live Stream: NFL Sunday Ticket, Game Rewind
Steelers Player to Watch: Antonio Brown
Sep 22, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs after a pass reception as Chicago Bears outside linebacker James Anderson (50) defends during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. The Bears won 40-23. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Antonio Brown performed at stud status last week. The Steelers offense moved the ball down the field last week and Brown was a big reason. Brown caught 9 passes for 196 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Vikings Player to Watch: Adrian Peterson
Sep 22, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) rushes for 4 yards against the Cleveland Browns in the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Browns win 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports
Peterson ran for 78 yards and a score on his very first carry of the year, but he has not done much since that time. he has averaged 2.9 yards per rush since that 78 yard run. Last week he ran for 88 yards and a score. He has not been able to make the impact like he did last season.
Matchup to Watch: Matt Cassel vs Steelers Defense
Aug 25, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Matt Cassel (16) runs the ball against the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter at Candlestick Park. The 49ers defeated the Vikings 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Matt Cassel is getting his first start of the season for the injured Christian Ponder and he needs to be able to stretch the field. Teams are stacking the box against the Vikings and forcing the quarterback to beat them. Ponder has not been able to take advantage. Cassel will need to open up the field for Peterson to get some running room.
Prediction
Sep 22, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings linebacker Erin Henderson (50) celebrates a sack with defensive end Jared Allen (69) during the third quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Browns defeated the Vikings 31-27. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Someone has to win. There is no home field advantage for any of the teams in this game. Let’s see if Matt Cassel can make a few plays in the passing game. I think he will be able to open it up a little bit.
Vikings 18, Steelers 17