In Dublin, Vikings inactives include Donovan Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Desmond Ridder (emergency QB), Walter Rouse, Andrew Van Ginkel, and Ben Yurosek. Cam Akers is elevated to active roster for the second time, with Max Brosmer backing Carson Wentz. Steelers’ inactives are Alex Highsmith, Esezi Otemewo, Andrus Peat, Joey Porter Jr., and Jaylen Warren, whose late knee issue robs Pittsburgh of a key playmaker early. Kickoff is set for 8:00 AM Central.

The day shapes up as a test of depth for both teams: Akers’ return gives Minnesota a fresh backfield option behind Wentz, while Pittsburgh must navigate without Warren and Highsmith. Fantasy managers will want to watch how the snaps and game plan unfold as backups step into bigger roles.

With these lineups, projection chatter centers on Akers’ workload in Minnesota and the Steelers’ backfield and pass-game adjustments without Warren. Stay tuned for our in-game discussion thread as teams prepare for kickoff in Dublin.

The Week 4 Ireland showdown between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings tests fantasy rosters with an injury-heavy slate. Steelers players listed as questionable or out include Porter Jr. (hamstring), Warren (knee), and Highsmith (out), while Vikings ruled out McCarthy (ankle), Van Ginkel (neck), Donovan Jackson (wrist), and Ben Yurosek (knee).

Minnesota leads the all-time series 10-8, and the clash at Croke Park (9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network; NFL+ Premium streaming) adds a unique fantasy storytelling angle as depth players step into bigger roles. Stay tuned for injury updates and depth-chart shifts that will shape Week 4 lineups and streaming decisions.

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Week 4 injuries reshape fantasy expectations as CeeDee Lamb and Mike Evans sit, forcing coaches to lean on replacements and stretch the waiver wire. Brock Purdy returns from turf toe with a clean bill of health, while Carson Wentz gets another start for Minnesota after McCarthy’s ankle flares up. The slate highlights Ravens-Chiefs, Packers-C Cowboys prime-time, and a Monday doubleheader, making late-week adds and streaming options more valuable than ever.

With command-heavy matchups and a flood of questionable tags, fantasy managers must anticipate lineup pivots from backup QBs, deeper WRs stepping into roles, and the tight end/rookie tiers shifting due to injuries. The Week 4 landscape also forces sharper liquidity on defenses and special teams, leaning on efficient, low-variance options in high-uncertainty games and exploiting opponents with depleted WR rooms and limited pass protection.

Justin Jefferson plans an Ireland edition of the Griddy as the Vikings meet the Steelers in Dublin, turning a historic regular-season game into a fantasy spotlight moment. The Ireland setting magnifies the stage for Jefferson’s big-play ceiling, especially if coverage shifts to the Irish-flavored showman. Minnesota’s offense remains the anchor, but injuries to key backups could nudge deeper options into playtime.

Minnesota sits 4-0 in regular-season international games, with London on deck after this trip. The injury list—Van Ginkel (neck), McCarthy (ankle), Jackson (wrist), Yurosek (knee)—adds depth-chart uncertainty, nudging fantasy projections toward efficient veterans and emergent role players in this international test against Pittsburgh.