Pittsburgh Steelers at Minnesota Vikings 12/9/2021

Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf stands on the field before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Benny Snell (24) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) fumbles as he is hit by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) runs from Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson (90) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) catches a 14-yard touchdown pass ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton (20) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Michael Pierce (58) celebrates after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Marcus Allen (27) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) celebrates after a Pittsburgh Steelers missed field goal during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Diontae Johnson (18) runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Joe Schobert (93) and defensive end Chris Wormley (95) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool, left, runs from Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds (34) and inside linebacker Joe Schobert (93) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hits the turf after getting sacked during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) scores on a 29-yard touchdown run ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick, right, during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith (22) celebrates with teammate defensive tackle Armon Watts (96) after sacking Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings linebacker Troy Dye (45) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) tries to catch a pass ahead of Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The pass was incomplete. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, right, runs from Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith and outside linebacker Anthony Barr, left, during the first half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison is tackled by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) is sacked by Minnesota Vikings defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings cornerback Bashaud Breeland (21) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Chukwuma Okorafor (76) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) catches a 3-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Anthony Barr, left, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon (25) celebrates in front of Minnesota Vikings guard Ezra Cleveland (72) after intercepting a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool (11) catches a pass over Minnesota Vikings cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) celebrates after catching a 30-yard touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Kris Boyd, rear, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver James Washington (13) catches a 30-yard touchdown pass between Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) and cornerback Patrick Peterson (7) during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) runs from Pittsburgh Steelers safety Terrell Edmunds and linebacker Marcus Allen, right, after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Minnesota Vikings free safety Xavier Woods (23) celebrates at the end of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (14) reacts as he watches the replay of the final play of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings defenders safety Harrison Smith (22), outside linebacker Anthony Barr (55) and free safety Xavier Woods (23) break up a pass intended for Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) in the end zone at the end of an NFL football game, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 36-28. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook (33) jumps into the end zone near Pittsburgh Steelers free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) for a touchdown run in the second quarter of an NFL football game in Minneapolis, Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer wipes his head as he walks off the field after the team's 36-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP)

FILE - Minnesota Vikings coach Mike Zimmer wipes his head as he walks off the field after the team's 36-28 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings fired general manager Rick Spielman and head coach Mike Zimmer on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022, according to a person with knowledge of the decision, after a second straight absence from the playoffs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Vikings had not yet made the announcement. (Jerry Holt/Star Tribune via AP, File)

FILE - Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn (17) runs for a touchdown after a pass reception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021, in Minneapolis. While he's behind the well-known combo of Justin Jefferson and Adam Thielen, Osborn could have a big role this year in a new system with first-year coach Kevin O'Connell.(Elizabeth Flores//Star Tribune via AP, File)