Vikings vs. Steelers Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Dublin Game - Carson Wentz, Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Mason, Jaylen Warren, DK Metcalf, Jordan Addison, TJ Hockenson

by RotoBaller

Link copied to clipboard!

Fantasy football start em, sit em lineups advice for Vikings vs. Steelers Dublin game on Sunday morning Week 4 (2025). NFL matchups analysis and starts/sits.

In This Article hide

2. Matchups We Love

3. Matchups We Hate

4. Other Notable Matchups

5. Who Should I Start Tool

7. More Fantasy Football Analysis

As the NFL season heads into Week 4, we get our first Sunday morning game of 2025 with the Vikings taking on the Steelers in an International Series matchup from Dublin.

Both of these squads enter with somewhat fortunate records of 2-1. Minnesota has battled through injuries to key starters J.J. McCarthy and Aaron Jones, while Pittsburgh has attempted to adapt to the integration of Aaron Rodgers and DK Metcalf into their offensive attack.

We will bring you International Series analysis all season, focusing on who to start, who is on the fence, and who should find the bench. Let's dive into this matchup in Dublin, Ireland for Week 4 of the season. Good luck in 2025 fantasy football, RotoBallers!

Be sure to check all of our fantasy football rankings for 2025:

Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

Sunday September 28, 9:30 AM ET - Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland

Notable Injuries:

J.J. McCarthy - Out (Ankle)
Aaron Jones - Out (Hamstring)
Jaylen Warren - Questionable (Knee)
Jonnu Smith - Questionable (Hip)

Matchups We Love

QB Carson Wentz

The Vikings didn't need to rely on Carson Wentz much last week, as he threw just 20 times in the win. However, he will be a solid QB2 play in Superflex formats against a Steelers defense that has had a hard time stopping fantasy QBs this year. Pittsburgh has allowed two quarterbacks to score over 20 fantasy points through the first three weeks.

RB Jordan Mason

For as long as Aaron Jones Sr. (hamstring) is out, Mason will be a strong RB1 option. He ran 16 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns last week en route to a 23.6 PPR fantasy point day. Now, Mason gets a fantastic matchup against the Steelers. Pittsburgh is allowing over 139 rushing yards per game on the ground to begin the season. That makes him a must-start RB1.

Jordan Mason in his first game without Aaron Jones:

🔥 16 carries for 116 yards
🔥 2 TD
🔥 23.6 fantasy points

Workhorse. pic.twitter.com/TDIxHMglIH

— Yahoo Fantasy Sports (@YahooFantasy) September 21, 2025

TE T.J. Hockenson

After quiet performances in the first two weeks, the quarterback switch to Wentz could actually help T.J. Hockenson's fantasy value. Hockenson scored 15.9 PPR fantasy points last week while catching five passes for 49 yards and one touchdown. As a result, he will be a low-end TE1 against the Steelers. Look at what Hunter Henry (eight catches for 90 yards and two touchdowns) did to this secondary a week ago.

Matchups We Hate

QB Aaron Rodgers

Aaron Rodgers will come in as a lower-end QB2 in this matchup against the Vikings. Rodgers has scored under 13 fantasy points in back-to-back games, and Minnesota ranks first in fantasy points allowed to opposing QBs. With limited rushing and a subpar WR group, it's best to avoid the future Hall of Famer in most Superflex formats.

509 CAREER PASSING TDS FOR AARON RODGERS 🎯

He passes Brett Favre for fourth all-time in NFL history 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ewqhPjMFsN

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) September 21, 2025

WR DK Metcalf

It has been a surprising start to DK Metcalf's 2025 campaign. He has been held to under 35 receiving yards in back-to-back games and now goes up against a Vikings defense that ranks third in fantasy points allowed to opposing WRs. Minnesota has done a great job against outside WRs to start the season, holding Drake London and Ja'Marr Chase to single digits. That makes Metcalf a riskier WR3.

Other Notable Matchups

RB Jaylen Warren

Jaylen Warren has been one of the biggest fantasy risers since the start of the season. He is the clear RB1 in Pittsburgh's backfield and saw 23 opportunities in last week's win. Even though he has averaged just 3.07 yards per carry on the year, his receiving upside makes him a solid RB2 this week. Minnesota has given up the 10th-most rushing yards to opposing backs through three weeks.

Update: Warren is questionable due to a knee injury.

WR Calvin Austin III

Calvin Austin III will enter Week 4 as a potential flex option in 14-plus team leagues. He has scored in double figures in PPR formats in two of three games this season, and he has a better matchup in the slot than Metcalf does out wide. Josh Metellus will be the primary corner on Austin in the slot. Metellus has allowed eight receptions through three weeks.

WR Justin Jefferson

It has been a disappointing start to the season for Justin Jefferson. He has yet to total over 15 PPR fantasy points in a game and is averaging just four receptions per contest. However, you're still starting Jefferson in every format in Week 4 against the Steelers. Pittsburgh is currently bottom-10 in fantasy points allowed to outside WRs across the first three weeks.

WR Jordan Addison

Jordan Addison was officially reinstated from the suspended list this week, which means he will make his season debut in Week 4 against the Steelers. The 23-year-old will come in as more of a WR3 in an offense that is likely going to prioritize the run. Minnesota currently ranks 28th in pass play percentage (50.3%), and Addison is the clear second/third target in this run-heavy offense.

#Vikings WR Jordan Addison said he spent his break away from the team like an offseason program:

“I’m ready.”pic.twitter.com/H93E0XrE8R

— VikingzFanPage (@vikingzfanpage) September 26, 2025

Injuries: