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Steelers vs Saints Prediction, Picks & Odds

Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints prediction, picks and odds for Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season

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.

Week 7 · Editorial pick

Steelers vs Saints: our editor’s props

Two calls from our editor, to read next to Signal’s live numbers.

Steelers AT Saints

Our props

TotalOver 45.5 pointsNew Orleans have conceded 21 touchdowns and 4.79 yards a carry, and they finish 84.2% of their own red-zone trips. Both attacks get into scoring range.
★★★☆☆3/5 confidence
Player propJaylen Warren 65+ rushing yardsPittsburgh run for 4.58 a carry and New Orleans concede 4.79, one of the softer run defenses in the league.
★★★☆☆3/5 confidence

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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 gameSteelers offenseSaints allow
Passing yards221.3239.7
Rushing yards99.2138.0
Yards per carry4.64.8
Passer rating87.397.8
Touchdowns2.33.5
Third-down conversion32.9%44.6%
Red-zone conversion53.3%61.5%
Sacks conceded / recorded3.22.5

Saints attack against the Steelers defense

Per gameSaints offenseSteelers allow
Passing yards224.2204.3
Rushing yards97.3103.2
Yards per carry3.84.0
Passer rating90.178.6
Touchdowns3.21.8
Third-down conversion42.5%32.5%
Red-zone conversion84.2%50.0%
Sacks conceded / recorded2.22.7

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.

TeamQuarterbackLast gameSeason to date
SteelersAaron Rodgers33/49, 253 yds, 2 TD, 1 INT, 84.8 rtg143/233, 1487 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT, 88.0 rtg (6 games)
SaintsTyler Shough16/30, 144 yds, 3 TD, 0 INT, 99.9 rtg153/235, 1443 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT, 90.1 rtg (6 games)
Last game is Week 6. Season figures are 2026 to date, with games played in brackets.

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.

DetailSteelers vs Saints
DateSunday, October 25, 2026
Kickoff9:30 AM ET / 8:30 AM CT / 6:30 AM PT
VenueStade de France, Paris, France
TVNFL Network
Live streamNFL+ / NFL Network
WeekWeek 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)GameOur predictionPreview
Thu 8:15 PMPatriots @ BearsPatriots 24-21Read
Sun 9:30 AMSteelers @ SaintsSteelers 27-20You are here
Sun 1:00 PMBengals @ RavensRavens 27-23Read
Sun 1:00 PMBrowns @ TitansBrowns 20-16Read
Sun 1:00 PMColts @ VikingsVikings 27-13Read
Sun 1:00 PMDolphins @ JetsJets 20-16Read
Sun 1:00 PMGiants @ TexansTexans 23-17Read
Sun 1:00 PM49ers @ Falcons49ers 30-20Read
Sun 1:00 PMBuccaneers @ PanthersPanthers 24-20Read
Sun 4:05 PMBroncos @ CardinalsBroncos 26-17Read
Sun 4:25 PMPackers @ LionsLions 27-24Read
Sun 4:25 PMRams @ RaidersRams 27-23Read
Sun 8:20 PMChiefs @ SeahawksChiefs 24-23Read
Mon 8:15 PMCowboys @ EaglesEagles 23-20Read

You can find our pick record alongside the NFL homepage. The outright markets are priced in who wins the NFC. Player markets sit with player prop betting.

Steelers vs Saints FAQ

Who is favored, the Steelers or the Saints?

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.

Where is Steelers vs Saints being played?

The Stade de France in Paris. New Orleans are the designated home team, so this is not at the Caesars Superdome.

What time is Steelers vs Saints?

9:30 AM ET on Sunday, October 25, which is 8:30 AM CT and 6:30 AM PT.

How leaky is the New Orleans defense?

Twenty-one touchdowns conceded in six games, and only Arizona have given up more.

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