Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-4
42
FINAL
19
New Orleans
Saints
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers topped the New Orleans Saints 42-19 in a decisive Week 7 matchup, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. With both teams vying for crucial momentum, the Steelers demonstrated their dominance on both sides of the ball, leaving no doubt about their playoff intentions.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 327 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to connect with his receivers effectively. Mike Evans was a standout target, racking up 103 receiving yards, while Kaelon Black contributed significantly on the ground with 79 rushing yards, helping the Steelers establish a potent offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the Steelers were relentless, with Tre'von Moehrig leading the charge with eight total tackles, stifling any attempts by the Saints to mount a comeback. The turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a turnover, allowing Lawrence and the offense to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately paving the way for a comfortable victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 21 | 327 | 3 | 0 | 148.9 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 45 | 26 | 258 | 1 | 0 | 81.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaelon Black | HB | 19 | 79 | 4.2 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 13 | 36 | 2.8 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Chuba Hubbard | HB | 6 | 27 | 4.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jalen Hurts | QB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Emanuel Wilson | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Tony Pollard | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nyheim Miller-Hines | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 4 | 103 | 25.8 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 96 | 24.0 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jaxon Smith-Njigba | WR | 5 | 82 | 16.4 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Wan'Dale Robinson | WR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Tank Dell | WR | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 0 | 13 | 3 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jared Wiley | TE | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonnu Smith | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Campbell | MIKE | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'von Moehrig | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| R Mason Thomas | LEDG | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bobby Wagner | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Sweat | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A.J. Haulcy | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Hooker | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | REDG | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Davis | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Jenkins Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Nubin | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Peter Woods | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chau Smith-Wade | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Anzalone | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen Graham | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Eric Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Burke | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andres Borregales | K | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

