Pittsburgh
Steelers
4-2
19
FINAL
22
New Orleans
Saints
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a hard-fought Week 7 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 22-19, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for crucial wins to improve their standings, this game proved pivotal in the unfolding 2026 season.
Saints quarterback Jaxson Dart was the standout performer, throwing for 313 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. His precision passing kept the chains moving and allowed New Orleans to capitalize on key opportunities. On the other side, Steelers running back Jaylen Warren rushed for 92 yards, while Sam LaPorta contributed significantly in the air with 91 receiving yards, keeping Pittsburgh competitive throughout the contest.
Defensively, the Steelers were bolstered by Alex Singleton, who recorded a remarkable eight tackles and three sacks, putting pressure on Dart and disrupting the Saints’ rhythm. However, the turning point came late in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception by Camryn Bynum gave New Orleans the momentum they needed to secure the victory, ultimately sealing the game in their favor. The Saints' defensive resilience, combined with Dart's offensive prowess, proved to be the difference maker in this tightly contested battle.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 32 | 24 | 75% | 313 | 2 | 1 | 113.1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 20 | 10 | 50% | 196 | 0 | 0 | 84.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 11 | 92 | 8.4 | 9 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| Jaxson Dart | QB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 4 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 10 | 47 | 4.7 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam LaPorta | TE | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 39 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
| Rashid Shaheed | WR | 4 | 81 | 20.3 | 15 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 65 | 32.5 | 32 | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 8 | 62 | 7.8 | 38 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Jalen McMillan | WR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 13 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 4 | 32 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 20 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zach Ertz | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn Bynum | FS | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Danielle Hunter | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Amik Robertson | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rashan Gary | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kelee Ringo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Wingard | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jaylon Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ka'imi Fairbairn | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Joshua Karty | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 30 |

