Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-5
27
FINAL
52
New Orleans
Saints
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New Orleans Saints topped the Pittsburgh Steelers 52-27 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This high-stakes matchup showcased the Saints' explosive offense, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the league. With this win, New Orleans looks to build momentum as they push towards the playoffs.
The Saints' offensive execution was nothing short of spectacular, with their quarterback throwing for six touchdown passes, leading the charge with precision and poise. Additionally, their running back dominated the ground game, racking up 139 rushing yards and keeping the Steelers' defense on their heels. On the receiving end, the Steelers’ standout managed to post 114 yards, but it wasn’t enough to keep pace with the Saints’ offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that shifted the momentum of the game, including two crucial interceptions that halted Pittsburgh's scoring drives. They also registered a sack that contributed to the pressure on the Steelers' quarterback, limiting his effectiveness throughout the contest. The turning point came early in the second half when New Orleans capitalized on a turnover, quickly extending their lead and putting the game out of reach for Pittsburgh.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Allar | QB | 34 | 13 | 297 | 4 | 4 | 69.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 24 | 17 | 282 | 6 | 1 | 132.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 139 | 8.7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DK Metcalf | WR | 4 | 114 | 28.5 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 5 | 75 | 15.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 63 | 31.5 | 1 | 51 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 2 | 55 | 27.5 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 2 | 53 | 26.5 | 1 | 37 | 1 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 1 | 29 | 29.0 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabe Rubio | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 54 |

