
New Orleans finishes 84.2% of its red-zone trips, the second-best rate in the NFL, and sits 2-4. Our Steelers vs Saints prediction takes the league to Paris.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 and have conceded 19 sacks. The New Orleans Saints have given up 21 touchdowns, and only Arizona has given up more.
Steelers vs Saints: our editor’s props
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Steelers vs Saints: 2026 form so far
A 4-2 team against a 2-4 one that scores freely and concedes more. Each attack in the table is measured against the defence it meets, not against the league.
Steelers attack against the Saints defence
| Per game | Steelers offence | Saints allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 221.3 | 239.7 |
| Rushing yards | 99.2 | 138.0 |
| Yards per carry | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Passer rating | 87.3 | 97.8 |
| Touchdowns | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| Third-down conversion | 32.9% | 44.6% |
| Red-zone conversion | 53.3% | 61.5% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Saints attack against the Steelers defence
| Per game | Saints offence | Steelers allow |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 224.2 | 204.3 |
| Rushing yards | 97.3 | 103.2 |
| Yards per carry | 3.8 | 4.0 |
| Passer rating | 90.1 | 78.6 |
| Touchdowns | 3.2 | 1.8 |
| Third-down conversion | 42.5% | 32.5% |
| Red-zone conversion | 84.2% | 50.0% |
| Sacks conceded / recorded | 2.2 | 2.7 |
New Orleans concedes 4.79 yards a carry. Pittsburgh runs for 4.58, so the ground game is where the Steelers’ advantage is most likely to show.
Steelers vs Saints quarterback matchup
Aaron Rodgers has 12 touchdown passes to five interceptions at 88.0. Tyler Shough has 12 and five of his own at 90.1, closer than the records suggest.
| Team | Quarterback | Last game | Season to date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | Aaron Rodgers | 33/49, 253 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, 84.8 rtg | 143/233, 1487 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT, 88.0 rtg (6 games) |
| Saints | Tyler Shough | 16/30, 144 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 99.9 rtg | 153/235, 1443 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT, 90.1 rtg (6 games) |
Steelers vs Saints injury report and team news
The game is at the Stade de France in Paris, with New Orleans the designated home team.
New Orleans has conceded 21 touchdowns in six games. Only Arizona has given up more.
Pittsburgh placed Michael Pittman on injured reserve on 10 October and Roman Wilson on 17 October.
Eighty-four per cent, and still 2-4
New Orleans converts 84.2% of its red-zone trips. Only San Francisco is better, and the Saints have scored 19 touchdowns.
The problem is the other end: 21 touchdowns conceded, 4.79 yards a carry allowed, and opponents moving the chains on 44.6% of third downs.
Pittsburgh is not built to run away with it either. The Steelers convert 32.9% on third down and have conceded 19 sacks, so this is closer than 4-2 against 2-4 reads.
Players to watch
- Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 1,487 yards and 12 scores through the air.
- Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): Fronts a ground game at 4.58 a carry.
- Tyler Shough (NO, QB): Twelve touchdown passes at a 90.1 rating.
- Alvin Kamara (NO, RB): Leads an attack finishing 84.2% of its red-zone trips.
How to watch Steelers vs Saints in Canada
Kickoff is 9:30 AM ET on Sunday, October 25 at the Stade de France in Paris. This one kicks off in the morning Eastern time, outside the usual Sunday afternoon window, so check your local listings for the Canadian broadcaster. RDS carries the French-language call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Steelers vs Saints |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 9:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM CT / 6:30 AM PT |
| Venue | Stade de France, Paris, France |
| TV | CTV (regional) / TSN / RDS (French) |
| Live stream | DAZN (NFL Game Pass) |
| Week | Week 7, 2026 NFL season |
Steelers vs Saints prediction and score projection
Our Steelers vs Saints prediction is Pittsburgh by 27-20. New Orleans will score and will concede more, which is the shape of its season.
Signal’s live read on this game updates through the week.
Every Week 7 game, previewed
| Kickoff (ET) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 8:15 PM | Patriots @ Bears | Patriots 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 9:30 AM | Steelers @ Saints | Steelers 27-20 | You are here |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Bengals @ Ravens | Ravens 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Browns @ Titans | Browns 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Colts @ Vikings | Vikings 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Dolphins @ Jets | Jets 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Giants @ Texans | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | 49ers @ Falcons | 49ers 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 1:00 PM | Buccaneers @ Panthers | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 4:05 PM | Broncos @ Cardinals | Broncos 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Packers @ Lions | Lions 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 4:25 PM | Rams @ Raiders | Rams 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 8:20 PM | Chiefs @ Seahawks | Chiefs 24-23 | Read |
| Mon 8:15 PM | Cowboys @ Eagles | Eagles 23-20 | Read |
Our NFL hub carries the full card, and Signal rates every Week 7 game on the same model. An inter-conference game, which means the AFC Championship odds and the NFC Championship odds are each in play rather than just one of them.
Steelers vs Saints FAQ
Pittsburgh. Our Signal model has the Steelers as clear favourites, with the live number in the Signal card on this page. The Steelers are 4-2; New Orleans is 2-4 at -26.
9:30 AM ET on Sunday, October 25, which is 8:30 AM CT and 6:30 AM PT, at the Stade de France.
It kicks off in the morning Eastern time, outside the usual Sunday afternoon window, so check your local listings. RDS has the French call. DAZN carries every game of the season in Canada through NFL Game Pass.
The Stade de France in Paris, with New Orleans the designated home team.
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