Pittsburgh
Steelers
2-4
36
FINAL
39
New Orleans
Saints
2-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling matchup on Sunday, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 39-36. The game was a crucial Week 7 clash, showcasing two teams battling for playoff positioning as the season approaches the halfway mark.
Pittsburgh's Aaron Rodgers had an impressive outing, throwing for 388 yards and connecting for four touchdowns, highlighting his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, New Orleans' Travis Etienne Jr. was a force on the ground, racking up 179 rushing yards and playing a pivotal role in the Saints' offensive strategy. Germie Bernard also made significant contributions for the Steelers with 119 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn’t enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the Saints made key plays that influenced the outcome, with Lorenzo Styles Jr. leading the team with six total tackles and providing consistent pressure throughout the game. Jonas Sanker’s interception proved to be a turning point, halting a potential game-winning drive from the Steelers in the fourth quarter. T.J. Watt's sack was a highlight for Pittsburgh's defense, but it was New Orleans' ability to capitalize on critical moments that sealed their victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 36 | 20 | 388 | 4 | 4 | 90.7 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 27 | 9 | 247 | 1 | 3 | 40.7 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 12 | 179 | 14.9 | 3 | 67 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 5 | 1.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kaden Wetjen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Tonyan | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 1 | -5 | -5.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 119 | 39.7 | 1 | 52 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 110 | 27.5 | 0 | 61 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 3 | 104 | 34.7 | 0 | 84 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 80 | 40.0 | 0 | 58 | 0 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Robert Tonyan | TE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Channing Tindall | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Van Noy | SAM | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Holcomb | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Payton Wilson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| Chris Boswell | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

