Vikings Beat Steelers 36-28, Deny Last-Play Pass In End Zone
Dec 10, 2021, 9:58 AM
Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings breaks up a pass intended for Pat Freiermuth #88 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 09, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
(Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings held on to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 36-28 by forcing an incomplete pass in the end zone on the final play.
Ben Roethlisberger’s throw to Pat Freiermuth was on target. Anthony Barr and Harrison Smith sandwiched the rookie tight end at just the right moment to dislodge the ball.
FINAL: @Vikings get the Thursday Night Football win. #PITvsMIN pic.twitter.com/QcOccvjfaR
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The Vikings nearly squandered a 29-0 late third-quarter lead.
Dalvin Cook rushed for 205 yards and two touchdowns in his faster-than-expected return from a shoulder injury for the Vikings.
It's @DalvinCook's night.
He's got 13 carries for 144 yards and TWO TDs so far! #SKOL
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Roethlisberger had three touchdown passes in the second half.
THREE STRAIGHT TDs. 20 UNANSWERED POINTS.
Here come the @Steelers. #HereWeGo
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The Vikings improved to 6-7.
The Steelers are 6-6-1.
