The Steelers arrive in Dublin for Week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, the first NFL game in Ireland since 2013. Pittsburgh even swapped Gaelic versions on practice jerseys—Mac Fautanu for Troy Fautanu, O'Duibh for Yahya Black—and the league blocked an earlier departure to aid acclimation. Kickoff is 9:30 a.m. ET, a rare morning start that tests travel, rhythm, and preparation.

Cam Heyward recalled the 2013 London trip as a cautionary tale about sleep and timing, while both clubs navigate an international stage that adds novelty to the clash. Fantasy angles emerge in early rhythm, rotation patterns, and the potential for surprise performances as teams adjust to foreign soil and a new kickoff window.

Ben Roethlisberger ripped Broderick Jones on his podcast after Pittsburgh’s Week 1 win over the Jets, calling Jones a turnstile and noting three sacks credited to him. Jones’s 2024 line (58.5 PFF, 10 sacks, 10 penalties) has Steelers fans worried as they face a difficult early slate. Troy Fautanu showed better footing, and Pittsburgh could consider veteran Andrus Peat if Jones doesn’t turn it around quickly. The win-now Steelers must fix left-town protection fast.

Jones’s struggles come as Pittsburgh eyes tougher opponents like Cincinnati, Cleveland, Green Bay, and Detroit. The Steelers’ pass protection hinges on Jones’s rapid improvement, with Peat as a possible fix. Week 1 highlighted the urgency to stabilize the left side, or risk accelerating the push to upgrade the line this season.

Rodgers’ arrival in Pittsburgh hinges on an o-line already drilled to his cadence and tendencies. The Steelers cut up his cadence from film and loaded it on every lineman’s iPad, plus Rodgers went through each cadence in person before taking a snap. The goal is a clean, timing-based attack from day one.

With Broderick Jones on the left and Troy Fautanu healthy, the interior trio fortified, chemistry with Rodgers becomes the hinge. If the line holds, Pittsburgh’s passing game could reach a higher, steadier ceiling in 2025; if not, volatility remains, though the plan signals a meaningful upgrade for fantasy projections.

Dallas released Collins, opening a veteran swing-tackle option for Pittsburgh. The Steelers should pounce, using his depth behind Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu to stabilize protection and mentor the young line. Collins’ 32-year-old, 89-game resume offers a low-risk, high-reward path to 2025 roster continuity and a steadier run/pass game for Kenny Pickett.

Even in a limited role, his presence could unlock more consistent protections and two-way versatility, keeping the offense functional if Jones or Fautanu hit early growing pains. It’s a move aligned with Pittsburgh’s championship window, not a long-term cap drag.

In fantasy terms, the impact is indirect but notable for OL depth, run efficiency, and time to throw implications for Pickett and the Steelers’ overall attack.