Steelers Week 7 PFF Grades: Defense Shuts Down Saints in Paris
Pittsburgh only allowed 10 points and 281 total yards in a victory over New Orleans.
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The Steelers’ defense has reached elite territory
After a dismal 2025 where the Steelers ranked near the bottom in defensive EPA and yards allowed, the 2026 unit has vaulted into elite territory. Through seven weeks they sit tied for 6th in defensive EPA per play, allow the 6th-fewest yards per game, and are 2nd in DVOA against the run behind Patrick Graham’s scheme change. Since Week 5 they’ve surrendered just three touchdowns, a league‑best run success rate, and only 5.67 yards per pass attempt. Highlights include Patrick Queen’s 10‑tackle, sack‑filled performance against the Saints and Jaylen Warren’s 101 rushing yards plus 36 receiving yards. With T.J. Watt back among the top pass rushers, Pittsburgh’s defense now matches its improving offense as a genuine contender.
Steelers news: The AFC North is a dogfight
The Steelers extend their winning run with a third straight victory, beating the New Orleans Saints in Paris and improving to 5-2, the longest streak in the AFC North. Despite the surge, they sit second behind the Browns, who hold the tiebreaker after a Week 4 win. Pittsburgh’s defense limited the Saints to just 18 rushing yards, and a home showdown with Cleveland next week could clinch the division. The article also previews QB draft prospects, playoff implications, and fan discussion forums.
McCarthy Seeks Payback on the Browns
After a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy sets his sights on a rematch with division rival Cleveland. The Browns, also 5-2, beat Pittsburgh 27-24 in Week 4 thanks to Deshaun Watson’s clutch fourth‑quarter drive and Andre Szmyt’s 56‑yard game‑winning field goal. With both teams vying for AFC North supremacy, McCarthy and All‑Pro tackle Cam Heyward stress the importance of revenge at home, while Watson continues his streak of five fourth‑quarter game‑winning drives this season.
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Week 7 PFF Grades: Run It And Stuff It
The Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints in an international showdown, extending their road streak to three and moving to 5‑2 on the season. While the offense was modest, PFF’s grades highlight a growing ‘run‑it‑and‑stuff‑it’ identity that propelled Pittsburgh’s victory. Key takeaways include solid rushing performances, effective defensive pressure, and the team's continued momentum under head coach Mike Tomlin.
Analyst Grades Steelers’ Performance In Win Over Saints
The Steelers pull off a gritty 16-10 victory over the Saints in Paris, leaning on a dominant run defense that holds New Orleans to just over one yard per carry. Defensive tackle Keeanu Benton leads the effort, helping Pittsburgh secure the win despite a lackluster offensive display. Analyst grades highlight the stout defense as the key factor in the upset on October 26, 2026.
Ups and Downs from Saints vs. Steelers
The New Orleans Saints fall 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL’s first Paris game, dropping to 2-5. Rookie WR Barion Brown shines with three catches for 57 yards and big returns, while the run game sputters—17 rushes for just 18 yards, the worst in franchise history. Steelers dominate the trenches, out‑gaining New Orleans by 130 rushing yards. Head coach Kellen Moore faces mounting pressure after another lackluster loss, with his job hanging on the upcoming bye week and the Browns matchup.
Saints vs. Steelers: Winners and Losers from Week 7
The New Orleans Saints fall 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7, dropping to 2-5 in the league’s first-ever Paris game. Rookie WR Barion Brown shines with three catches for 57 yards and notable punt and kick returns, while the struggling run game sputters with 17 rushes for just 18 yards, its worst performance of the season. Defensive lapses allow Pittsburgh to outgain New Orleans by 130 rushing yards. Head coach Kellen Moore faces mounting pressure after the loss, with his job possibly on the line before the upcoming bye week and the Browns matchup.
Steelers RB Jaylen Warren knew Saints sucked at run defense, so he ran it down their throats
In the NFL Paris Game on Oct. 26, 2026, Steelers RB Jaylen Warren exploited the New Orleans Saints’ weak run defense, rushing for a season‑high 101 yards on 18 carries as Pittsburgh posted 148 total rushing yards. Backing up Rico Dowdle, who added 41 yards, the duo gave the Steelers a potent ground attack, with Warren now at 561 yards (5.5 yards per carry) and 294 receiving yards. The win underscores Pittsburgh’s strategic focus on attacking the Saints’ soft spot and hints at a strong two‑back future for the Steelers.
‘Need To Adjust A Little Better’: Aaron Rodgers Says Steelers Didn’t See Defense That Saints Put On Film
Aaron Rodgers critiques the Steelers' red‑zone performance after their 16‑10 win over the Saints on Oct. 25, noting the team stalled on three of four trips and could have turned a 16‑10 victory into 19‑10. He says the Steelers didn’t anticipate the defensive looks the Saints displayed on film, urging finer adjustments. Despite moving the ball well, Pittsburgh settled for just one touchdown, leaving some fans disappointed.
Kurt Warner apologizes for mixing up Jaylen and Tyler Warren
During the NFL’s historic first game in France, analysts Kurt Warner and Jason Kelce called the Steelers‑Saints matchup. Warner repeatedly confused Steelers running back Jaylen Warren with Colts tight end Tyler Warren, praising the wrong player three times on air. After the 16–10 Steelers win, Warner apologized on Twitter, acknowledging the slip and commending Warren’s 137 yards. The blunder sparked online jokes but was handled graciously.
5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 16-10 win over the Saints in Paris
The Steelers edge the Saints 16-10 in Paris, improving to 5-2 and tying the Browns atop the AFC North. Jaylen Warren proves his value, rushing for 101 yards on 18 carries and tallying 136 total yards, while Rico Dowdle adds 86 yards and a reliable change‑of‑pace role. Pittsburgh’s defense holds firm, despite a late Saints drive and a penalty that erased a potential field goal. The win keeps the division race tight, with the upcoming Steelers‑Browns showdown set to decide the AFC North lead. The article also notes the shift from zone to power‑gap run schemes and the balanced 60‑40 split between Warren and Dowdle.
New Orleans Saints News: Saints enter the bye week with a loss
The New Orleans Saints slip to a 2-5 record after a narrow 28-22 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France, on Oct. 25. Despite a tight finish, the Saints' defense falters in the last six minutes, and their rushing game remains ineffective—ranking 28th in success rate and last in yards allowed. Quarterback Tyler Shough faces criticism from teammates, though they still favor him as the starter. The loss sends the team into its bye week with mounting pressure.
Stats Of The Weird: Steelers Vs Saints
In the Steelers’ 16‑10 win over the Saints in Paris, the game’s oddities dominate the stat sheet. Aaron Rodgers, despite playing only the first half, logged eight rushing yards—more than any Saint, whose top rusher was quarterback Tyler Shough with just seven yards. Pittsburgh also posted season‑high rushing attempts, underscoring their ground‑game focus in the low‑scoring contest.
Steelers Daily News & Links: Aaron Rodgers Iced Out; Insane Jaylen Warren Stat
The Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16‑10 in Paris, a win that keeps Pittsburgh on a 5‑2 start and on track for another winning season. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers admitted the offense was lackluster, citing red‑zone struggles and penalties, but praised the defense. Running back Jaylen Warren shines, tying for the NFL lead with four 125‑plus scrimmage‑yard games and joining Jaxon Smith‑Njigba as the only players with eight straight 70‑yard games. The Saints struggled to run, averaging just 1.06 yards per carry. Meanwhile, Rodgers flaunted his new chains on the flight home, and Steelers Nation celebrated the historic overseas game.
Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Makes International NFL History With Remarkable France Achievement
Aaron Rodgers writes another historic page for the NFL by throwing the league’s first regular‑season touchdown pass in France. The Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16‑10 at Stade de France, with a four‑yard strike to tight end Darnell Washington giving Pittsburgh a 10‑3 lead. The throw also marks Rodgers as the only quarterback to deliver a first‑ever touchdown in multiple countries, following his 2025 Ireland milestone. The 42‑year‑old completed 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards, reached his 540th career TD pass to pass Peyton Manning, and helped the Steelers improve to 5‑2 on the season.
Bedard's Breakdown: With Maye impressing vs. Bears, maybe Patriots defense is the schedule merchant now
Williams posted a +0.32 EPA per dropback when the Patriots blitzed him. For context, it was the second-best EPA/DB performance by an NFL QB this season in a game where the opponent blitzed at least 50% of dropbacks. Michael Penix, in the Falcons' Monday Night Massacre of the Saints, was the only one better (9 of 12, 147 yards, 1 TD, 1 sack, 143.4 rating).
Aaron Rodgers Reveals Souvenir Attempt That Ended in an Unexpected Way After Steelers-Saints Paris Game
Aaron Rodgers led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a 16‑10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first Paris game at Stade de France, marking the team's fifth win of the 2026 season. Rodgers threw for 212 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, though he was sacked three times. After the game, the four‑time MVP recounted trying to toss a football to a fan wearing a Green Bay jersey as a souvenir, only for the fan to drop it. He praised the enthusiastic French crowd and looked forward to the next matchup at home against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 1.
Steelers Stock Watch 2026 – DL Keeanu Benton
The Steelers Depot’s latest stock watch highlights defensive lineman Keeanu Benton’s rising value, noting he’s “Up” despite not yet recording a sack. The article emphasizes Benton’s subtle yet impactful play, especially in recent weeks, citing a standout performance against the New Orleans Saints where he logged two key defensive contributions. Readers get insight into why Benton’s on-field consistency is boosting his stock heading into the 2026 season.
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers gushes over Paris, but there was 1 thing he knows he ‘screwed up’
Aaron Rodgers praised the historic NFL regular‑season game in Paris after the Steelers edged the Saints 16‑10, but admitted he struggled to read the stadium clock from under center. The veteran completed 19‑of‑30 passes for 212 yards and a touchdown, with no interceptions, while Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards. Rodgers lauded the venue, grass, and the French anthem, and the win lifts Pittsburgh to 5‑2 atop its division ahead of a Sunday showdown with the Browns.
Warren, six-man line spell overload
The Steelers' win over the Vikings in Dublin last season was a rousing success, thanks in part to the debut of Spencer Anderson as an extra offensive lineman. And in the Steelers' second straight international game, they did it again in a 16-10 win over the Saints on Sunday afternoon at Stade de France.
Film Room: Pittsburgh Has One Unstoppable Red Zone Play
The Steelers’ new red‑zone gem proves unstoppable: after Pat Freiermuth’s Week 5 TD, rookie Darnell Washington repeats the feat in Week 7, helping Pittsburgh edge the New Orleans Saints 16‑10. The article breaks down the play’s design, why it’s difficult for defenses to stop, and how it could become the team’s go‑to scoring weapon as the season progresses.
Aaron Rodgers Doubles Down on NFL Retirement Stance as Steelers QB Beats Peyton Manning’s NFL Record Against Saints
Aaron Rodgers confirms the 2026 season will be his final year, even after moving past Peyton Manning on the NFL’s all‑time passing‑touchdown list. The Steelers’ quarterback threw his 540th career TD to Darnell Washington in the win over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, securing sole possession of third place behind Tom Brady and Drew Brees. Despite the milestone and a strong 3,322‑yard, 24‑TD season, Rodgers says he won’t play beyond this year, focusing on his family and a quiet post‑retirement life.
Steelers stay put in AFC playoff picture after win over Saints
The Steelers extend their winning streak to three, beating the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in the NFL’s inaugural Paris game and improving to 5-2. Meanwhile, the Browns upset the Titans with a last‑second field goal, keeping the AFC North race tight as Cleveland (5-2) and Pittsburgh (5-2) vie for the division lead. Pittsburgh sits as the No. 6 seed behind the Broncos, while the AFC playoff picture features the Chiefs (5‑0) and Bills (5‑1) atop the standings. The Steelers host the Browns next week in a pivotal matchup.
NFL Week 7: Biggest Winners and Losers, Including Cam Skattebo and the Falcons
NFL Week 7 delivered clear winners and losers. The Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers, moving a half‑game closer to the division lead thanks to Michael Penix Jr.’s offense and a defense that forced two fumbles and two interceptions. Deshaun Watson posted his first 300‑yard passing game (308 yards, 25‑of‑36) to lead the Cleveland Browns to a game‑winning drive. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints’ rushing attack sputters with Alvin Kamara gaining just five yards on six carries and the team finishing with a paltry 18 yards on 17 attempts. The Carolina Panthers’ rush defense collapses, allowing 43 points and a season‑high to Tampa Bay. Derrick Henry struggles for the Ravens, managing only 45 yards on 17 carries. These performances shape the early playoff picture.
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