The NFL is in Paris, and it is the only game of the week that starts before lunch in Britain. Our Steelers vs Saints prediction covers a 1.30pm GMT kickoff at the Stade de France.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2 and have conceded 19 sacks. The New Orleans Saints finish 84.2% of their red-zone trips, second only to San Francisco, and are 2-4.
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 what it is about to face, 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 concede 4.79 yards a carry. Pittsburgh run for 4.58, so the ground is where the Steelers’ advantage should 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, which is 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 have conceded 21 touchdowns in six games. Only Arizona have 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 convert 84.2% of their red-zone trips. Only San Francisco are better, and the Saints have 19 touchdowns.
The other end undoes it: 21 touchdowns conceded, 4.79 a carry allowed, and opponents moving the chains on 44.6% of third downs.
Pittsburgh are not built to run away with it either. They convert 32.9% on third down and have conceded 19 sacks.
Players to watch
- Aaron Rodgers (PIT, QB): 1,487 passing yards and 12 touchdowns in six games.
- Jaylen Warren (PIT, RB): Fronts a ground game running at 4.58 a carry.
- Tyler Shough (NO, QB): Twelve touchdown passes at a 90.1 rating.
- Alvin Kamara (NO, RB): Leads an attack converting 84.2% in the red zone.
How to watch Steelers vs Saints
Kickoff is 1.30pm GMT on Sunday 25 October at the Stade de France, which is 9:30 AM ET. Channel 5 and 5ACTION show selected games free-to-air each Sunday, and those are not affected by the blackout. Check their listings for this week’s picks. Sky Sports has the UK coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky takes one exclusive pick from each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Squawka may earn a commission if you subscribe through that link.
| Detail | Steelers vs Saints |
|---|---|
| Date | Sunday, October 25, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 1.30pm GMT Sun 25 Oct / 9:30 AM ET |
| Venue | Stade de France, Paris, France |
| TV | Sky Sports |
| Live stream | NFL Game Pass (DAZN) |
| 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, as they have all season, and will concede more.
Our projected margin updates on this page as the week’s team news lands.
Every Week 7 game, previewed
| Kickoff (BST) | Game | Our prediction | Preview |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 1:15 AM | Patriots @ Bears | Patriots 24-21 | Read |
| Sun 2:30 PM | Steelers @ Saints | Steelers 27-20 | You are here |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Bengals @ Ravens | Ravens 27-23 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Browns @ Titans | Browns 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Colts @ Vikings | Vikings 27-13 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Dolphins @ Jets | Jets 20-16 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Giants @ Texans | Texans 23-17 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | 49ers @ Falcons | 49ers 30-20 | Read |
| Sun 6:00 PM | Buccaneers @ Panthers | Panthers 24-20 | Read |
| Sun 9:05 PM | Broncos @ Cardinals | Broncos 26-17 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Packers @ Lions | Lions 27-24 | Read |
| Sun 9:25 PM | Rams @ Raiders | Rams 27-23 | Read |
| Mon 1:20 AM | Chiefs @ Seahawks | Chiefs 24-23 | Read |
| Tue 1:15 AM | Cowboys @ Eagles | Eagles 23-20 | Read |
Every fixture in the round is covered across our NFL UK hub, and the 32 club pages sit on the NFL teams hub.
Steelers vs Saints FAQ
1.30pm GMT on Sunday 25 October at the Stade de France, which is 9:30 AM ET. The UK is on GMT from that morning, so this is an hour earlier against ET than last week.
Sky Sports has the coverage and NFL Game Pass on DAZN carries every game of the season, live or on demand. Sky holds one exclusive pick in each of the two Sunday afternoon windows, and those two reach Game Pass 24 hours after the final whistle. Channel 5 and 5ACTION carry the week’s free-to-air games, and those are not blacked out.
The Stade de France in Paris. New Orleans are the designated home team.
Twenty-one touchdowns conceded in six games, with only Arizona worse.
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