The Saints head into this NFL Week 7 game against the Steelers on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. EDT at Stade de France in Saint-Denis, France, trying to build on a needed victory as New Orleans hosts Pittsburgh in the 2026 regular season.
New Orleans enters at 2-4, third in the NFC South and 10th seed in the conference, with a winning streak after a tough opening six weeks. The Saints again showed they could move the ball, ranking 10th in scoring with 25.3 points per game and eighth in third down scoring, while Tyler Shough threw for 1,443 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games. The pressure point has been on the other side, where New Orleans is allowing 29.7 points per game, and they are still looking for their first home win after an 0-3 start in those games.
Pittsburgh comes in a better position with a 4-2 record, second in the AFC North and the seventh seed in the conference with a two-game winning streak. The Steelers combined effective ball security with timely defense, posting a plus-3 turnover margin, allowing 21.3 points per game and ranking tied for fifth in interceptions and ninth in sacks. Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 1,487 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games, giving Pittsburgh a steady passing game as it looks to improve on its 1-2 record on the road.
Below are the details on how to watch.
How to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints
- When: Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET
- Or: Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- TV: NFL Network
Players to watch
For New Orleans, the quarterback is the clearest centerpiece in this game, as the Saints have relied on the pass to keep their offense moving. Through six games during the 2026 regular season, Tyler Shough leads the Saints with 1,443 yards and 12 touchdowns, and New Orleans ranks 4th in passing touchdowns while being 10th in points per game.
This game also pits Shough against a Pittsburgh defense that has been opportunistic through six games. The Steelers have 6 interceptions, rank 5th in defensive steals and have allowed 21.3 points per game. IF Shough handles that pressure and keeps the Saints on schedule, he gives New Orleans its best path to turning a solid third-down offense into points at Stade de France.
In a game where Pittsburgh may want to test a defense that has given up points all season, Aaron Rodgers stands out from the outset. He leads the Steelers with 1,487 yards and 12 touchdowns in six games, and Pittsburgh is tied for 4th in passing touchdowns. That counts against a Saints defense that ranks 30th in points allowed per game and has given up 178 points overall.
Rodgers also enters this one guiding an offense that has protected the ball better than New Orleans. Pittsburgh has a plus-3 turnover margin, while the Saints have a minus-3 turnover margin. IF Rodgers keeps this advantage intact and forces New Orleans to continue the match, the Steelers can control the tone of this Paris match.
The Saints pass the rush
When New Orleans is on defense, its pressure set deserves real attention because it aligns with one of Pittsburgh’s biggest statistical pressure points. The Saints have had 15 sacks in six games, which ranks them tied for 12th in the league, while the Steelers offense has allowed 19 sacks during the same stretch.
That makes every obvious pass important to New Orleans, especially against a Steelers offense that ranks 28th in third-down shooting at 32.895 percent. IF the Saints front can speed up Rodgers and create longer yardage situations, it could give New Orleans a way to turn the game around without the need for shootouts.
Steelers secondary
On the other side of the ball, Pittsburgh’s coverage unit is worth watching as it matches a Saints offense that has been productive through the air but has also turned it over. The Steelers have defended 41 passes and made 6 throws in six games, while New Orleans has committed 12 giveaways.
This combination counts in a game where the Saints still managed to rank 8th on third down and 4th in receiving touchdowns. IF Pittsburgh’s secondary can interrupt timed throws and steal a possession, it can blunt one of New Orleans’ best strengths and make the Steelers’ road path to St. Denis much cleaner.
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