The Pittsburgh Steelers edged the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in Dublin in the NFL’s first regular-season international game of 2025. The Steelers built an impressive 24-6 lead by mid-fourth quarter. With the win, the Pittsburgh Steelers enter their Week 5 bye at 3–1. Mike Tomlin revealed an unlikely bonus for the team in his 19-year-long history for holding up their side of the bargain.

According to Mark Kaboly, “The Steelers will not hold an official open practice during the bye week. This may be the first time in the Tomlin era that he’s done that.”

Coaches rarely guarantee a light treatment during a bye, especially when injuries accumulate and momentum is at stake. This signaled strong faith in the roster’s resolve. But on the other end of the spectrum, Pittsburgh ranks as the

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