The Minnesota Vikings are hoping their London city break can mark the turning point in their season as they got a first win on the board by beating the Pittsburgh Steelers at Wembley on Sunday night.
Adrian Peterson scored two rushing touchdowns and stand-in quarterback Matt Cassel threw two more before the Minnesota defence stood strong against a late Pittsburgh rally in a 34-27 win.
The close contest thrilled a crowd of 83,519 as NFL UK bosses celebrated another success in the first of two games to be played at Wembley this season.
Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders perform before the main event
But those celebrating the most were the Vikings, as both teams started the game 0-3 and desperate for a victory that could get their campaigns kick-started.
"I think the main thing was just for us to get started," said Cassel, who threw for 248 yards and two scores after being thrust into the starting role due to an injury to Christian Ponder.
"We needed to get that first win and we did. Hopefully that gives us some confidence as we move forward in the season."
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Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(01 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders entertain the crowd prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK/Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(02 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Matt Cassel #16 of the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Greg Jennings #15 of the Minnesota Vikings (R) celebrate victory after the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(03 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(04 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by strong safety Mistral Raymond #41 of the Minnesota Vikings and free safety Harrison Smith #22 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(05 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Greg Jennings #15 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates as his team claim victory during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(06 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats linebacker Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(07 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers beats cornerback Josh Robinson #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(08 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Felix Jones #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by outside linebacker Gerald Hodges #54 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(09 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Viktor the Viking the Minnesota mascot entertains the fans during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(10 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers hands the ball off to running back Jonathan Dwyer #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(11 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is hauled back by cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(12 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers beats defensive back Andrew Sendejo #34 of the Minnesota Vikings and cornerback Xavier Rhodes #29 of the Minnesota Vikings as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(13 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Viktor the Viking the Minnesota mascot entertains the fans during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(14 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with team mates guard Brandon Fusco #63 of the Minnesota Vikings and tackle Matt Kalil #75 of the Minnesota Vikings as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(15 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with team mates guard Brandon Fusco #63 of the Minnesota Vikings and tackle Matt Kalil #75 of the Minnesota Vikings as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(16 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks dejected in defeat after the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(17 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats linebacker Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(18 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats linebacker Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(19 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(20 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated in victory after the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(21 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(22 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings holds off safety Robert Golden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(23 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Matt Cassel #16 of the Minnesota Vikings and wide receiver Greg Jennings #15 of the Minnesota Vikings (R) celebrate victory after the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(24 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts as he scores a thouchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(25 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings holds off cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(26 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers beats cornerback Josh Robinson #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(27 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is hauled back by cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(28 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(29 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerricho Cotchery #89 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown despite the tackle from defensive back Andrew Sendejo #34 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(30 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Matt Cassel #16 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on after victory in the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(31 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers beats cornerback Josh Robinson #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(32 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Matt Cassel #16 of the Minnesota Vikings makes a pass during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(33 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Head coach of Pittsburgh Steelers, Mike Tomlin looks on during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(34 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Kyle Rudolph #82 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(35 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Tight end Heath Miller #83 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is stopped by the Minnesota defence during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(36 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(37 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Toby Gerhart #32 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(38 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Antonio Brown #84 of the Pittsburgh Steelers beats cornerback Josh Robinson #21 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(39 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is hauled back by cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(40 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota fans cheer on their team during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(41 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota Vikings celebrate victory during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(42 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Felix Jones #23 of the Pittsburgh Steelers is tackled by outside linebacker Gerald Hodges #54 of the Minnesota Vikings during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(43 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings hands off defensive end Brett Keisel #99 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(44 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota fans cheer on their team during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(45 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings holds off safety Robert Golden #21 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(46 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by Jonathan Dwyer #27 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and cornerback Cortez Allen #28 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(47 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Minnesota players hydrate during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(48 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Pre-match entertainment prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UK/Pool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(49 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Tinie Tempah and the Minnesota Vikings cheerleaders entertain the crowd prior to the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Nicky Hayes/NFL UKPool/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(50 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats outside linebacker LaMarr Woodley #56 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(51 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive end Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(52 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Defensive end Jared Allen #69 of the Minnesota Vikings reacts during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(53 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the ball during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(54 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(55 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(56 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated by Joe Webb #14 and Matt Kalil #75 as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(57 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Wide receiver Jerome Simpson #81 of the Minnesota Vikings is tackled by cornerback Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(58 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings beats inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons #94 of the Pittsburgh Steelers to score a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(59 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Running back Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is congratulated by guard Charlie Johnson #74 of the Minnesota Vikings as he scores a touchdown during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(60 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pittsburgh Steelers v Minnesota Vikings(61 of61)
LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 29: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers signals during the NFL International Series game between Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings at Wembley Stadium on September 29, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Jamie McDonald/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Peterson, the league's reigning MVP, had been billed as the star of the show and he certainly delivered, with his first touchdown a 60-yard run down field with an array of Pittsburgh players helplessly trailing in his wake.
"I was just being patient, letting the gaps open up for me," he said. "I was able to press it, cut it back and take it to the house. I just give thanks to those guys up front. They were the ones that made it happen."