{"id":632805,"date":"2025-09-28T15:59:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:59:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=632805"},"modified":"2025-09-28T15:59:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-28T14:59:06","slug":"nfl-week-4-vikings-vs-steelers-injury-report-updates-jj-mccarthy-andrew-van-ginkel-jaylen-warren-dk-metcalf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nfl-week-4-vikings-vs-steelers-injury-report-updates-jj-mccarthy-andrew-van-ginkel-jaylen-warren-dk-metcalf\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Week 4 Vikings vs. Steelers Injury Report \u2013 Major Updates on J.J. McCarthy and Andrew Van Ginkel; Steelers\u2019 Jaylen Warren and DK Metcalf Headline Question Marks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>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&rsquo;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.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Can't wait to watch this football team play tomorrow. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Skol?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#Skol<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/YuGzxkftj7\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/YuGzxkftj7<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vikings\/status\/1972013374658470154?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Minnesota&rsquo;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.<\/p><p>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&rsquo; leadership with a defense that has produced timely takeaways and situational stops through three weeks. Wins over the Jets and Patriots highlighted the team&rsquo;s ability to manage middling yardage while closing drives and protecting leads.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One legacy. One nation. Steelers Nation. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HereWeGo?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#HereWeGo<\/a><br><br>&#128250;: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MINvsPIT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#MINvsPIT<\/a> 9\/28 at 9:30 AM ET on NFLN <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/MERCcBfJXO\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/MERCcBfJXO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/steelers\/status\/1971973859386572943?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 27, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota Vikings Injury Report For Game Against Pittsburgh Steelers<\/h2><p>Below is the injury report for the Minnesota Vikings for Week 4 action against the Pittsburgh Steelers.&nbsp;<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Jonathan Allen<\/td><td>DL<\/td><td>Not Injury Related &ndash; Rest<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Javon Hargrave<\/td><td>DL<\/td><td>Chest<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Donovan Jackson<\/td><td>OL<\/td><td>Wrist<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>J.J. McCarthy<\/td><td>QB<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Andrew Van Ginkel<\/td><td>OLB<\/td><td>Neck<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ben Yurosek<\/td><td>TE<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ryan Kelly<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>Concussion<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jalen Redmond<\/td><td>DL<\/td><td>Hand<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Justin Skule<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Concussion<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Josh Metellus<\/td><td>S<\/td><td>Foot<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Christian Darrisaw<\/td><td>T<\/td><td>Not Injury Related &ndash; Rest<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Harrison Smith<\/td><td>S<\/td><td>Not Injury Related &ndash; Rest<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MINvsPIT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#MINvsPIT<\/a> final injury report<br><br>OUT: Donovan Jackson, J.J. McCarthy, Andrew Van Ginkel and Ben Yurosek <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HGfsT1bqAE\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/HGfsT1bqAE<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Vikings\/status\/1971601533273092439?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 26, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>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&rsquo;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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>Christian Darrisaw and Harrison Smith were given rest days but carry no status concerns. Minnesota&rsquo;s offensive front must adapt quickly against Pittsburgh&rsquo;s pass rush without Jackson anchoring the interior.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pittsburgh Steelers Injury Report For Game Against Minnesota Vikings<\/h2><p>Below is the injury report for the Pittsburgh Steelers for Week 4 action against the Minnesota Vikings.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Player<\/th><th>Position<\/th><th>Injury<\/th><th>Status<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Patrick Queen<\/td><td>LB<\/td><td>Oblique<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Darius Slay<\/td><td>CB<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Joey Porter Jr.<\/td><td>CB<\/td><td>Hamstring<\/td><td>Questionable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DeShon Elliott<\/td><td>SAF<\/td><td>Knee<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jaylen Warren<\/td><td>RB<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet\/Knee<\/td><td>Questionable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alex Highsmith<\/td><td>LB<\/td><td>Ankle<\/td><td>Out<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Isaac Seumalo<\/td><td>G<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jonnu Smith<\/td><td>TE<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet\/Hip<\/td><td>Questionable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T.J. Watt<\/td><td>OLB<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cameron Heyward<\/td><td>DT<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>DK Metcalf<\/td><td>WR<\/td><td>NIR &ndash; Resting Vet<\/td><td>(-)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A look at player injuries &amp; practice participation for Week 4. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/UPMC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@UPMC<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/g6ehouOPUW\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/g6ehouOPUW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/steelers\/status\/1970942230576976383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>September 24, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>The Steelers&rsquo; 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.&nbsp;<\/p><p>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&rsquo;s status uncertain, Pittsburgh&rsquo;s secondary depth could be tested by Minnesota&rsquo;s explosive wideouts, while Warren&rsquo;s health may shape the backfield rotation alongside Najee Harris.<\/p><p><em>Image Credit: Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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