Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-3
41
FINAL
14
New Orleans
Saints
0-6
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers cruised to a commanding 41-14 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This decisive win not only boosts the Steelers' standing in the league but also sends a message about their offensive prowess as they look to solidify their playoff aspirations.
Aaron Rodgers was the standout performer for Pittsburgh, throwing for 310 yards and three touchdowns. He connected with Kenyon Sadiq for a game-high 107 receiving yards, showcasing a potent aerial attack. Breece Hall also contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 68 rushing yards to keep the Saints' defense on its heels throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers made key plays, with Nick Herbig recording a sack that disrupted New Orleans' rhythm. While DJ Turner II of the Saints intercepted two passes, it wasn't enough to turn the tide for New Orleans. The turning point came late in the second quarter when the Steelers scored back-to-back touchdowns, leaving the Saints struggling to respond as they fell further behind.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 23 | 15 | 65% | 310 | 3 | 3 | 108.5 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 26 | 12 | 46% | 187 | 1 | 3 | 43.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 14 | 68 | 4.9 | 28 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 107 | 21.4 | 9 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 85 | 21.3 | 13 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 23 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 8 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 49 | 24.5 | 12 | 0 | 35 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Turner II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |

