December 31, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) throws a pass during the pregame before the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Ncaa Fiesta Bowl Game

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NFL Week 4 Vikings vs. Steelers Injury Report – Major Updates on J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel; Steelers’ Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf Headline Question Marks

December 31, 2022; Glendale, Ariz; USA; Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy (9) throws a pass during the pregame before the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Ncaa Fiesta Bowl Game

The Minnesota Vikings and Pittsburgh Steelers meet in Week 4 on Sunday at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, with both teams entering at 2-1. Minnesota’s Week 3 win over Cincinnati was a 48-10 rout that highlighted explosive scoring and a defense-driven performance with multiple takeaways. Pittsburgh rebounded from a Week 2 loss to Seattle with a 21-14 victory over New England, relying on timely stops and efficient red-zone execution.

Can't wait to watch this football team play tomorrow. #Skol pic.twitter.com/YuGzxkftj7
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 27, 2025

Minnesota’s offense, led by a backup quarterback in Week 3, scored 48 points while capitalizing on short fields. The defense recorded multiple takeaways and limited the Bengals to just 10 points in a comprehensive win. With the OL rotation still in progress, Minnesota has maintained efficiency in both run and pass heading into this clash.

Pittsburgh is averaging about 24 points per game through three weeks based on game totals of 34, 17, and 21. The Steelers pair Aaron Rodgers’ leadership with a defense that has produced timely takeaways and situational stops through three weeks. Wins over the Jets and Patriots highlighted the team’s ability to manage middling yardage while closing drives and protecting leads.

One legacy. One nation. Steelers Nation. #HereWeGo

📺: #MINvsPIT 9/28 at 9:30 AM ET on NFLN pic.twitter.com/MERCcBfJXO
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 27, 2025

Minnesota Vikings Injury Report For Game Against Pittsburgh Steelers

Below is the injury report for the Minnesota Vikings for Week 4 action against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Jonathan Allen	DL	Not Injury Related – Rest	(-)
Javon Hargrave	DL	Chest	(-)
Donovan Jackson	OL	Wrist	Out
J.J. McCarthy	QB	Ankle	Out
Andrew Van Ginkel	OLB	Neck	Out
Ben Yurosek	TE	Knee	Out
Ryan Kelly	C	Concussion	(-)
Jalen Redmond	DL	Hand	(-)
Justin Skule	T	Concussion	(-)
Josh Metellus	S	Foot	(-)
Christian Darrisaw	T	Not Injury Related – Rest	(-)
Harrison Smith	S	Not Injury Related – Rest	(-)

#MINvsPIT final injury report

OUT: Donovan Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Andrew Van Ginkel and Ben Yurosek pic.twitter.com/HGfsT1bqAE
— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) September 26, 2025

The Vikings will be without several key starters in Dublin. Rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy (ankle) is ruled out, leaving Minnesota to lean again on its backup after last week’s 48-point explosion. Tight end Ben Yurosek (knee), edge rusher Andrew Van Ginkel (neck), and offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (wrist) are also sidelined, thinning depth on both sides of the ball.

Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith were given rest days but carry no status concerns. Minnesota’s offensive front must adapt quickly against Pittsburgh’s pass rush without Jackson anchoring the interior.

Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report For Game Against Minnesota Vikings

Below is the injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 4 action against the Minnesota Vikings.

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Patrick Queen	LB	Oblique	(-)
Darius Slay	CB	NIR – Resting Vet	(-)
Joey Porter Jr.	CB	Hamstring	Questionable
DeShon Elliott	SAF	Knee	(-)
Jaylen Warren	RB	NIR – Resting Vet/Knee	Questionable
Alex Highsmith	LB	Ankle	Out
Isaac Seumalo	G	NIR – Resting Vet	(-)
Jonnu Smith	TE	NIR – Resting Vet/Hip	Questionable
T.J. Watt	OLB	NIR – Resting Vet	(-)
Cameron Heyward	DT	NIR – Resting Vet	(-)
DK Metcalf	WR	NIR – Resting Vet	(-)

A look at player injuries & practice participation for Week 4. @UPMC https://t.co/g6ehouOPUW
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) September 24, 2025

The Steelers’ defense takes a hit with Alex Highsmith (ankle) out, removing a critical edge partner for T.J. Watt. Cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring) and running back Jaylen Warren (knee/rest) are questionable, both monitored closely after limited practices.

Veteran additions Darius Slay, Jonnu Smith, and Patrick Queen should be available despite early-week listings, while DK Metcalf and Cameron Heyward were managed on rest schedules. With Porter’s status uncertain, Pittsburgh’s secondary depth could be tested by Minnesota’s explosive wideouts, while Warren’s health may shape the backfield rotation alongside Najee Harris.

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.