Preseason (Week 3): Pittsburgh Steelers 12, Minnesota Vikings 10

First a loss and then a promise: QB Tarvaris Jackson sat out after warming up but said after the game he definitely will play in the season opener. -- Star Tribune .

Steelers raise intensity against Vikings -- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review .

Defense shines, offense sputters in Minnesota Vikings' exhibition loss to Steelers: Vikings' offense sputters without Jackson, key receivers -- Pioneer Press .

Reed the only kick in offense: Kicker converts four field goals, the final one from 47 yards with :04 left, as Roethlisberger and company sputter in win vs. Minnesota -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette .

Steelers Notebook: Offensive playbook altered? -- Pittsburgh Post-Gazette .

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