Vikings and Steelers meet in Dublin for Week 4, a rare overseas morning kickoff that sparks a deep dive from a three-man roundtable. The discussion weighs how the early start reshapes prep, fantasy upside, and in-game management while factoring in travel, tempo, and the Nordic spectacle.

Key threads include Carson Wentz’s Week 3 showing and Week 4 projection, the Vikings' return of Christian Darrisaw and Jordan Addison, and the looming Rodgers–Smith chess match with Watt in the shadows. The panel weighs overseas venue picks, predicts a Vikings win in a tight, high-IQ game, and highlights lineups and strategies to watch for fantasy bettors.

Vikings beat Cincinnati 48-10 with Carson Wentz filling in for J.J. McCarthy, who’s sidelined by a high right ankle sprain. Wentz went 14-of-20 for 173 yards with two touchdowns and no turnovers as Minnesota rolled; Browning struggled for Cincinnati in Burrow’s absence, while the Bengals’ defense faltered with three fumbles and four sacks. McCarthy’s return remains on hold until fully healthy, with London-bound plans and a cautious ramp-up in store.

The situation could push Wentz into a longer role if McCarthy’s rehab stalls, reshaping fantasy value for Vikings pass-catchers and any Bengals opportunists who rely on Burrow’s availability. Fantasy players should track McCarthy’s practice updates and the team’s timetable for a safe return to determine weekly projections.

Aaron Rodgers headlines a Dublin showdown as he debuts with the Steelers against the Vikings, three weeks into a new offense. Minnesota’s defense, spearheaded by Brian Flores, applies relentless pressure with disguise-heavy looks, a test Rodgers acknowledges after last year’s London game three picks and three sacks. The Vikings are coming off a 48-10 throttling of Cincinnati, signaling cohesion, while Pittsburgh seeks rhythm in a work‑in‑progress attack on foreign soil.

Brian Flores has found a steady home with Minnesota, unleashing a flexible, high-pressure defense that another coach would label mad genius. Through three games, the unit sits among the leaders in key metrics while Flores’ blend of blitzes, zone schemes, and personnel tinkering fuels weekly turnover potential.

Ahead of the Dublin clash with Pittsburgh, Flores’ influence shows in smart free-agent bets (Rodgers, Greenard, Van Ginkel, Cashman, Murphy) and a defense that has produced five turnovers in the win over Cincinnati. Fantasy angles point to Vikings defenders driving value as the scheme tightens.