The Minnesota Vikings have a 2-1 record through their first three games of the 2025 NFL season and begin a European tour in Week 4 when they face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Ireland on Sunday.
Continuing their international games series, the Vikings will spend Week 5 in England when they play against the Cleveland Browns. Minnesota is riding high after clobbering the Cincinnati Bengals at U.S. Bank Stadium and looks to keep that momentum going.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison will make his season debut on Sunday in Ireland against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Availability has been a problem for many Minnesota Vikings players this season. Injuries have done a number on the purple and gold already, but the team is set to get a major weapon back against the Steelers in Ireland.
The three-game suspension for wide receiver Jordan Addison came to an end after the game against the Bengals on Sunday, and he should be suiting up for Week 4 against Pittsburgh. On Wednesday, the 23-year-old pass catcher spoke to the media, and two words should have fans excited for his return.
"I'm ready."
With J.J. McCarthy dealing with an ankle injury and Carson Wentz stepping in as the starting quarterback, the Vikings will have plenty of targets and options for the 32-year-old passer. Having Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, Adam Thielen, T.J. Hockenson, Jordan Mason, and plenty of others at his disposal, the offense could spread Pittsburgh's defense thin.
The Vikings are in a highly competitive division where Minnesota, Detroit, and Green Bay all have two wins in the first three weeks, with Chicago slightly behind with one win. Still, to keep pace, every game becomes a must-win situation.
From the sound of things at Vikings practice, Carson Wentz and Jordan Addison have some great chemistry going. Hopefully, that connection will continue in the Emerald Isle against the Steelers on Sunday.
“We just worked a little bit after practice to get the timing down, but we were clicking, though. It was like we were playing for a minute.”
Addison has become a huge weapon for the Vikings since being a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In two seasons with Minnesota, he's played in 32 games, catching 133 passes for 1,786 yards and 19 touchdowns.
Last season, Addison improved on his rookie year by getting career highs in yards per reception, yards per game, and yards per target. Those statistics highlight his efficiency and should be encouraging for fans hoping he can be a major contributor this season.