Ahead of the long, grueling international trip to Dublin, Ireland, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a bit banged up on the injury front, as outside linebacker Alex Highsmith is set to miss the matchup, while safety DeShon Elliott and cornerback Joey Porter Jr. are continuing to work their way back into the mix.
Fortunately for the Steelers, the Minnesota Vikings are a bit banged up across the board, too. Starting guard Donovan Jackson will miss the matchup due to wrist surgery, while second-year starting QB JJ McCarthy is out with an ankle injury, leading to journeyman veteran Carson Wentz getting the start.