News event: 2026-10-25. Updated: October 26, 2026.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16–10 on October 25 in the first NFL regular-season game staged in Paris, giving the league a notable international showcase and Pittsburgh its third consecutive victory. The contest took place at Stade de France in Saint-Denis.
Rodgers moves up the record book
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end Darnell Washington. Reuters reported that it was Rodgers’ 540th career touchdown pass, moving him past Peyton Manning into third place on the NFL’s all-time list. Rodgers also connected with DK Metcalf on a 51-yard completion that helped set up the scoring drive.
Pittsburgh’s Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards, while the Saints managed just 18 rushing yards as a team. Chris Boswell contributed three field goals. The Steelers held New Orleans scoreless in the second half, an important difference in a game where neither side built a comfortable lead.
How the Saints’ comeback fell short
New Orleans quarterback Tyler Shough threw for 278 yards with one touchdown and one interception. The interception by Payton Wilson ended a promising second-half possession inside Pittsburgh’s 10-yard line. Later, Saints kicker Daniel Carlson missed a 52-yard field-goal attempt that could have tied the score.
Rodgers then helped the Steelers retain possession with a key late scramble on third down, allowing Pittsburgh to run down the clock. The result improved the Steelers to 5–2 and left the Saints at 2–5, according to Reuters.
Beyond the standings, the game marked another step in the NFL’s effort to expand its European audience. For Pittsburgh, however, the immediate story was familiar football: defensive stops, a strong running game and a quarterback who continues to add to his career records.
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