TIME CHANGE: Steelers vs Vikings – Schedule Advisory Due to Storm Amy
Dublin, Ireland – The highly anticipated AFC matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1) and the Minnesota Vikings (2-1) at Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland, as part of the NFL International Series in Week 4 (September 28, 2025), faces a potential challenge: Storm Amy, a powerful North Atlantic storm. According to updates from Met Éireann, Met Office, and other meteorological agencies (as of September 27, 2025), this storm, which may be named Storm Amy if it intensifies, is expected to bring heavy rain and gusts of 50-60 mph (with stronger bursts up to 80-100 km/h) to Ireland and the UK from Sunday, September 28, to Monday, September 29, 2025.
Current Status
- Kickoff Time: Scheduled for 4:30 PM local time (9:30 AM EDT), Sunday, September 28, 2025.
- Status: The NFL, in coordination with Met Éireann and local authorities, is closely monitoring the storm’s track. The top priority is ensuring the safety of players, staff, and fans. The game’s start time may be adjusted (earlier, later, or moved to another day) depending on weather conditions and local infrastructure in Dublin.
- Venue: Croke Park, a partially covered outdoor stadium, will be affected by rain and wind, potentially impacting the quality of play.
Weather Impact on the Game
Storm Amy, forming from a low-pressure system moving in from the North Atlantic, could influence the game in several ways:
- Heavy Rain and Slippery Field: A wet ball and slick turf will favor running plays, such as those led by Najee Harris (Steelers) or Aaron Jones (Vikings, if cleared to play), and short passing plays (screens, check-downs) from Justin Fields or Sam Darnold. Long passes or deep throws may be limited due to strong winds.
- Special Teams: Rain and gusts could lead to errors on returns, slips during punts or field goals, potentially swinging the game’s outcome.
- Tactical Decisions: Head Coach Mike Tomlin (Steelers) and Kevin O’Connell (Vikings) may adopt a more conservative approach on fourth downs if wind hinders long field goal attempts.
Fan Guidance
- Parking and Gates: Gate opening times may change due to weather. Fans should follow updates via the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers, or Minnesota Vikings apps and official social media channels.
- Tickets: All tickets will remain valid if the game is rescheduled.
- Preparation: Bring raincoats/ponchos (umbrellas are typically prohibited at Croke Park). Plan extra travel time, as heavy rain may cause localized flooding in Dublin, particularly around the stadium area.
- Tailgating: Open-flame regulations may be tightened due to strong winds. Check Sunday morning advisories via official NFL or Croke Park channels.
Broadcast and Betting Odds
- Broadcast: The game is set to air on CBS in the early Sunday slot (9:30 AM EDT) for U.S. viewers, with regional streaming options (NFL+ in the U.S.). Any schedule changes will prompt updated channel/stream information.
- Betting Odds (Reference):
- Spread: Vikings favored by 3.5 points (per FanDuel), though weather could tighten this line.
- Over/Under: Approximately 43.5 points, but heavy rain and wind may push the Under closer to kickoff.
- Head-to-Head History: The Steelers lead the all-time series 10-8, but the Vikings have won two of the last three meetings, including a close 36-28 game in 2021, adding intrigue to this international showdown.
Forecast and Recommendations
As of now, the game remains on schedule, but with Storm Amy approaching Ireland, gameplay at Croke Park could be heavily influenced by rain and gusty winds as much as strategy. The Vikings, with their high-powered offense, are slight favorites, but the Steelers’ physical style and defensive prowess could thrive in adverse conditions (projected score: Vikings 20 - Steelers 17). Fans should stay alert, follow official NFL and Met Éireann updates (met.ie), and travel safely. Steelers Nation and Vikings fans, brace for a gritty battle in Dublin, rain or shine!
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Philadelphia, PA — the Philadelphia Eagles’ head coach confirmed that A.J. Brown will start on the bench in Week 6 against the New York Giants, with the boundary starting spot going to rookie WR Taylor Morin—an undrafted signing out of Wake Forest who flashed through rookie camp and the preseason.
The decision follows an underwhelming offensive showing against the Denver Broncos, where several snaps highlighted the unit being out of sync between Brown and Jalen Hurts. On a midfield option route, Hurts read Cover-2 and waited for an inside break into the soft spot, while Brown maintained a vertical stem and widened to the boundary to stretch the corner. The ball fell into empty space and the drive stalled. On a separate red-zone snap, a pre-snap hot-route signal wasn’t locked identically by the pair, resulting in a hurried throw that was broken up. The staff treated it as a reminder about route-depth precision, timing, and pre-snap communication—the micro-details that underpin the Eagles’ offense when January football arrives.
Starting Morin is part of a plan to re-establish rhythm: the early script is expected to emphasize horizontal spacing, short choice/option concepts, and over routes off play-action to probe the Giants’ responses. Morin—who has shown strong hands in tight windows and clean timing in the preseason—should give the call sheet a steadier platform, while Brown will be “activated” in high-leverage downs such as 3rd-and-medium, two-minute, and red zone to maximize his body control, early separation, and the coverage gravity that can force New York to roll coverage.
Facing the tough call, Brown kept his response brief but competitive:“I can’t accept letting a kid take my spot, but I respect his decision. Let’s see what we’re saying after the game. I’ll practice and wait for my chance. When the ball is in the air, everyone will know who I am.”
Operationally, the staff is expected to streamline the call sheet between Hurts and Brown: standardize option-route depths, clearly flag hot signals, and increase game-speed reps in 7-on-7 and team periods so both are “seeing it the same and triggering the same.” Handing the start to Morin also resets the locker-room standard: every role is earned by tape and daily detail—even for a star of Brown’s caliber.
If Brown converts the message into cleaner stems and precise landmarks—catching the ball at the spot and on time—the Eagles anticipate early returns: fewer dead drives, better red-zone execution when back-shoulder throws and choice routes are run “in the same language,” and an offense that regains tempo before taking on Big Blue. With Taylor Morin in the opening script, Philadelphia hopes the fresh piece is enough to jump-start the attack from the first series.
