Patrick Queen stressed Jalen Ramsey's value to the Steelers' defense, highlighting his versatility to line up all over, blitz, and contribute in the run game. He said the bye week is huge for Ramsey's hamstring recovery and that Pittsburgh will need him down the stretch, with Joey Porter Jr. stepping in during the absence.

Queen's remarks illuminate how Ramsey's absence could influence late-season defensive success and fantasy scoring, and they set the stage for how Pittsburgh will manage rotations as updates roll in.

The Steelers head into their Week 5 bye with injuries testing depth at corner and receiver. Jalen Ramsey (hamstring) and Calvin Austin III (shoulder) are sidelined for multiple games, elevating Brandin Echols and a returning Joey Porter Jr. as the top cover options and potential targets for replacement. Ben Skowronek looms as a practical Austin substitute, while the bye buys Pitt time to regroup for a demanding AFC North stretch.

Fantasy focus centers on Echols’ matchup-driven value, Skowronek’s potential target share, and Porter Jr.’s health. With upcoming Steelers tests against the Jets and Patriots, monitoring how Pitt distributes targets and coverage will guide streaming and DFS decisions as the defense and offense recalibrate after the break.

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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