The Vikings had a top-10 defense through three games, but the Steelers proved a tough match for Brian Flores’ squad. Virtually across the board, Pittsburgh bettered Minnesota’s game averages for defensive efficiency. After the game, Vikings defenders could only acknowledge the job the Steelers did countering them, starting with QB Aaron Rodgers.
“As we’ve all seen, [he is] as advertised”, LB Jonathan Greenard said of the Steelers’ quarterback, via the Vikings’ website. “Crazy arm, obviously just getting the ball out quick. Understanding the defenses, trying to find the soft spots”.
Of the Steelers’ defense, the Vikings defender said, “They knew that we would be rushing, trying to get to him, so they just tried to get the ball out quick, throw us off, and get that run game going.