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Steelers Stripped of Defensive TD in Dublin After Bizarre Rule, Fans Left Frustrated

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked set to deliver an early statement against the Minnesota Vikings in Dublin, but what appeared to be a defensive touchdown was wiped away by a technicality in the rulebook.

On Minnesota’s opening drive, safety Chuck Clark made a highlight play, ripping the ball loose from running back Jordan Mason. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey scooped it up and raced 60 yards for what seemed like a momentum-swinging score that electrified Croke Park.

The celebration was cut short after an official review. Replays showed Mason, while trying to regain possession, had one leg out of bounds as he touched the ball. By rule, that made it a dead ball at the spot of the fumble – handing the Vikings the ball back and nullifying Pittsburgh’s touchdown.

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It was a harsh reversal for the Steelers defense, which had come into the game riding high after forcing five turnovers in last week’s road win at New England. The unit’s early dominance looked set to continue, only for the quirky technicality to shift the momentum.

Fans voiced their frustration on social media as the Vikings’ official account even poked fun at the overturned play. Instead of going up early, Pittsburgh was forced back onto the field. Minnesota took advantage of the reprieve, driving into Steelers territory before a key third-down sack by linebacker Patrick Queen stopped the drive and forced the Vikings to settle for a field goal.

For Steelers Nation, it was a reminder that even great defensive plays can be undone by obscure rules – and that in a game this big, every detail matters.

Jerry Jones Speaks Out, Criticizes the Controversy Surrounding the Cowboys WR After the Loss to the Lions
DALLAS — Jerry Jones has finally had enough. In a fiery radio interview on 105.3 The Fan Tuesday morning, the Cowboys owner publicly ripped into star wide receiver George Pickens for his explosive, now-deleted Instagram beef with Richard Sherman following the Thanksgiving nightmare against the Detroit Lions. “I love everything George has done this year,” Jones said. “But let me be very clear — I don’t want to see him sitting on Instagram arguing with Richard Sherman or anybody else. Put the phone down, stop the social media nonsense, and focus on playing football. That’s what we pay him for.” Mic drop. The 82-year-old owner rarely calls out his own players by name in public, making this one of the sharpest rebukes in recent Cowboys history. Quick recap of the chaos: Lions game: CeeDee Lamb gets hurt and leaves early → Pickens disappears with a miserable 5 catches for 37 yards. Richard Sherman goes on TV and says Pickens “quit on routes” and showed zero effort. Pickens claps back with a savage (and quickly deleted) Instagram story: “Old man still talking.” Internet explodes. Despite the ugly performance, Pickens still leads the Cowboys in every major receiving stat (78 receptions, 1,179 yards, 8 TDs), but Jerry Jones just drew a line in the sand: the social media wars end today. “I have zero concern about George competing and helping us win games on the field,” Jones continued. “My only concern is him wasting time and energy on this Instagram back-and-forth instead of turning the page.” Will this public dressing-down light a fire under Pickens… or pour gasoline on an already raging controversy? One thing is certain — every snap this Sunday will be scrutinized like never before. Is Jerry Jones right to go nuclear on his star WR? Or did he just make the drama ten times worse?