SHARK SUMMER

 

🏈 NFL Dublin Game-Day Program

Steelers vs. Vikings
📍 Croke Park, Dublin, Ireland
🗓️ Sunday, September 28, 2025
🕤 Kickoff: 2:30 PM IST / 9:30 AM ET

🎥 How to Watch & Listen

• NFL Network Broadcast: NFL.com/watch
• Steelers Radio Network: Steelers Audio Network
• SiriusXM Channels:

• Steelers: Channel 227 (Devices: 826)
• Vikings: Channel 380 (Devices: 820)
• National Broadcast: Channel 88

🟡 Steelers Preview

• Record: 2–1
• Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers (7 TDs, 1 INT)
• Top Offensive Threats:
• RB Jaylen Warren – Leading receiver and rusher
• WR DK Metcalf – Deep threat, still building chemistry
• Defensive Focus:

• T.J. Watt and Nick Herbig anchoring the pass rush
• Cameron Heyward leading the front against the run

🟣 Vikings Preview

• Record: 2–1
• Quarterback: Carson Wentz (starting in place of injured J.J. McCarthy)
• Top Offensive Threats:
• WR Justin Jefferson – Elite route runner
• RB Jordan Mason – 116 yards, 2 TDs last week
• Defensive Focus:

• Blitz-heavy scheme led by DC Brian Flores
• Top-10 scoring defense

🚑 Injury Report

Steelers

• Out:
• OLB Alex Highsmith (ankle)
• Questionable:

• RB Jaylen Warren (knee)
• CB Joey Porter Jr. (hamstring)
• S DeShon Elliott (knee)

Vikings

• Out:
• QB J.J. McCarthy (ankle)
• C Ryan Kelly (concussion)
• OT Justin Skule (concussion)
• Questionable:

• EDGE Andrew Van Ginkel (neck)
• LB Jonathan Greenard (oblique)
• RB Aaron Jones (hamstring)

🇮🇪 Rooney Family & Ireland Connection

• The Rooney family traces its roots to Newry, County Down, just north of Dublin.
• Art Rooney, founder of the Steelers, was the grandson of Irish immigrants who fled the Great Famine in the 1840s.
• Dan Rooney, former Steelers chairman, served as U.S. Ambassador to Ireland (2009–2012) and co-founded the Ireland Funds, raising millions for peace and development.
• The Steelers were awarded marketing rights in Ireland under the NFL’s Global Markets Program in 2023.
• Sunday’s game marks a Rooney homecoming, with Steelers President Art Rooney II attending events in Newry and Dublin.

🔗 Where the Steelers Are Staying in Ireland
Steelers Depot’s Gerry Dulac shares exclusive details about the team’s accommodations and strategic advantages:
👉 Read the full article

🗺️ Rooney Trail: Explore the Legacy

For fans and history buffs, here’s a self-guided “Rooney Trail” to explore the family’s Irish roots:

• Newry, County Down
  Visit the ancestral hometown of the Rooney family. Local pubs and heritage centers often share stories of Irish emigration and the Great Famine.
• Dublin’s U.S. Embassy
  Dan Rooney’s tenure as U.S. Ambassador is commemorated in diplomatic archives and local press. A symbolic stop for fans honoring his legacy.
• Ireland Funds HQ (Dublin)
  Learn about the charitable foundation co-founded by Dan Rooney, which supports peace and education across Ireland.
• Croke Park Stadium Museum
  Explore Irish sports history and the NFL’s growing presence in Ireland. Special exhibits may highlight the Steelers’ visit.
• Rooney Heritage Panel (Event Exclusive)
  Look for signage or QR codes at the stadium featuring quotes, photos, and historical tidbits curated for this game.