
New Orleans finish 84.2% of their red-zone trips, the second-best rate in the NFL, and they are 2-4. Our Steelers vs Saints prediction takes the NFL 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 have 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 team that scores freely and concedes more. The table sets each attack against what the opposite defense has actually allowed.
Steelers attack against the Saints defense
| Per game | Steelers offense | 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 defense
| Per game | Saints offense | 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 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, 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 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 are not built to run away with it either. They 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 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 9:30 AM ET on Sunday, October 25 at the Stade de France in Paris, which is 8:30 AM CT and 6:30 AM PT. NFL Network has the broadcast.
| 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 | NFL Network |
| Live stream | NFL+ / NFL Network |
| Week | Week 7, 2026 NFL season |
Steelers vs Saints prediction and score projection
Pittsburgh win 27-20. New Orleans will score, as they have all season, and will concede more.
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 |
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Steelers vs Saints FAQ
Pittsburgh. Our Signal model has the Steelers as clear favorites, with the live number in the Signal card on this page. The Steelers are 4-2; New Orleans are 2-4 at -26.
The Stade de France in Paris. New Orleans are the designated home team, so this is not at the Caesars Superdome.
9:30 AM ET on Sunday, October 25, which is 8:30 AM CT and 6:30 AM PT.
Twenty-one touchdowns conceded in six games, and only Arizona have given up more.
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