Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings 12/9/21 - NFL Picks & Predictions

The week 14 NFL schedule will kickoff with a matchup between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings from U.S. Bank Stadium. The Steelers (6-5-1) have failed to get their running game going behind a young offensive line and are scoring 20.3 points per game. On Sunday, Pittsburgh stopped a two-point conversion in the final seconds to earn a 20-19 home victory versus Baltimore.

Pittsburgh WR Diontae Johnson sparked the offense with eight catches for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Rookie RB Najee Harris added 71 rushing yards on 21 carries for the Steelers.

The Minnesota Vikings have dropped consecutive games and have fallen four games behind NFC North Division leading Green Bay. On Sunday, Minnesota allowed Detroit to score an 11-yard touchdown on the final play of the game during a crushing 29-27 road loss. The Vikings (5-7) outgained the Lions by a 426-372 margin and forced two turnovers on the afternoon.

WR Justin Jefferson caught a three-yard touchdown pass to give Minnesota a 27-23 lead with less than two minutes remaining. Kirk Cousins threw for 340 yards and two scores in a losing effort for the Vikings.