Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-3
34
FINAL
40
New Orleans
Saints
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 25d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 40-34, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The stakes were high as both teams aimed to bolster their postseason prospects, making this victory all the more critical for the Saints. Leading the charge for New Orleans was quarterback Spencer Rattler, who threw for an impressive 408 yards and three touchdown passes. His connection with the receiving corps was electric, as he consistently moved the ball downfield and kept the Steelers' defense on their heels. While the Steelers had their share of offensive highlights, including DK Metcalf's standout performance with 148 receiving yards, it was Rattler's precision that propelled the Saints to victory. Defensively, the Steelers put up a strong fight, highlighted by Jalen Ramsey's two interceptions and Cam Heyward's two sacks. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Rattler orchestrated a crucial drive that culminated in a touchdown, ultimately sealing the game for New Orleans. Despite the Steelers’ defensive efforts, they were unable to contain Rattler when it mattered most, allowing the Saints to emerge victorious in this high-stakes clash.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Spencer RattlerQB442250%4083665.5
Drew AllarQB382053%2631543.9
Germie BernardWR02—000—
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Rico DowdleHB8637.9162310
Travis Etienne JrHB4266.541270
Jaylen WarrenHB4246.081140
Drew AllarQB144.03040
Kaden WetjenWR000.0—000
Germie BernardWR000.0—000
Oscar DelpTE000.0—001
Spencer RattlerQB000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
DK MetcalfWR714821.1140431
Oscar DelpTE812215.3492290
Bryce LanceWR311438.0571800
Chris OlaveWR68914.8180190
Travis Etienne JrHB46917.3580310
Germie BernardWR5438.6100210
Pat FreiermuthTE22412.0—1200
Michael PittmanWR3248.016090
Jaylen WarrenHB2168.0160110
Jordyn TysonWR11414.090140
Darnell WashingtonTE188.05080
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Daniel CarlsonK0140
Chris BoswellK0440