With the Pittsburgh Steelers headed to Ireland for their Week 4 meeting with the Minnesota Vikings, Aaron Rodgers is excited for one thing. More than anything, the 41-year-old quarterback is ready to down an authentic Guinness stout from the source.
Rodgers is certainly looking forward to keeping the momentum of the Steelers' 21-14 win over the New England Patriots rolling. However, he was honest in his admission that he is anticipating his chance to order a Guinness on tap, which he calls his “favorite beer in the world,” per ESPN's Brooke Pryor.
Rodgers added that he “doesn't really drink beer,” but he will never turn down the chance to have a glass of Guinness. He will never get a better opportunity to do so than while he is in Dublin, where the drink originated.
The game will be the NFL's first in Ireland as the latest chapter of the league's international series. The Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs kicked off the 2025 International Games when they faced off in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in Week 1.
After Week 4, the NFL has five other scheduled games in Europe for the 2025 season. The Vikings will remain on the continent for another week, facing the Cleveland Browns in London in Week 6.
Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers into Week 4 Vikings matchup
Through three games, Rodgers has surprised many fans with his resurgence. After contemplating retirement in the offseason, Rodgers has seven touchdowns through the first three weeks, tied for second-most in the league.
Aside from a 17-point blunder against the Seattle Seahawks, Rodgers has also quietly led one of the most efficient offenses in the league. Pittsburgh is averaging 24 points per game, the 12th-most, with an elite 87.5 percent red zone conversion rate.
However, the Steelers face arguably their toughest task of the year in Week 4 against the Vikings. Minnesota has arguably been the best defense in the league through three games, a claim that was evident in Week 3.
Despite missing quarterback J.J. McCarthy, the Vikings are coming off a dominant 48-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. They hardly needed to do anything offensively, with Brian Flores' defense holding the Bengals to just 171 yards of total offense, forcing six turnovers and scoring two touchdowns.
