Pittsburgh
Steelers
5-0
77
FINAL
14
New Orleans
Saints
2-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a dominating performance, the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 77-14 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This matchup showcased the Steelers' offensive firepower as they continued their pursuit of a playoff spot, while the Saints struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for 365 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his veteran prowess. Rico Dowdle added a powerful ground game with 129 rushing yards, while Pat Freiermuth emerged as a key target, racking up 125 receiving yards. Together, they formed an unstoppable trio that kept the Saints' defense on their heels.
Defensively, the Steelers were bolstered by Jamel Dean's interception, while the Saints' Cameron Jordan recorded two sacks, attempting to create disruption. However, the game's turning point came early when Pittsburgh scored on their first few possessions, establishing a commanding lead that New Orleans could never recover from. Ultimately, it was a total team effort that solidified the Steelers' dominance in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | QB | 25 | 18 | 365 | 3 | 0 | 153.7 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 29 | 9 | 249 | 2 | 4 | 47.1 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 122.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 15 | 129 | 8.6 | 5 | 41 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 41 | 5.9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 8 | 28 | 3.5 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Riley Nowakowski | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drew Allar | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 125 | 31.3 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Demarcus Robinson | WR | 3 | 125 | 41.7 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 87 | 43.5 | 1 | 75 | 1 |
| DK Metcalf | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Michael Pittman | WR | 4 | 80 | 20.0 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Germie Bernard | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Roman Wilson | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Eli Heidenreich | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayshawn Jenkins | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Jalen Ramsey | FS | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| DeShon Elliott | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Watt | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asante Samuel Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Bresee | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandin Echols | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Bruener | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Beanie Bishop Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | 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 | 11 | 0 |

