New Orleans
Saints
1-2
17
FINAL
44
Pittsburgh
Steelers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Pittsburgh Steelers took control in Week 4 of the 2028 season, dominating the New Orleans Saints with a final score of 44-17. With this victory, the Steelers solidified their position as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive firepower in front of the home crowd.
Joe Milton led the charge for Pittsburgh, throwing for an impressive 381 yards and five touchdowns, proving to be nearly unstoppable. His favorite target, Jeremiah Smith, had a standout performance, racking up 248 receiving yards, making key plays that kept the Saints' defense on their heels. Meanwhile, Pheaktra Beng added balance to the offense with 52 rushing yards, contributing to the team's overall offensive success.
On the defensive side, the Steelers also made their presence felt, with DaRon Bland leading the way with four total tackles. Mike Green recorded a sack, putting pressure on the Saints' quarterback, while Xavier Watts added a crucial interception that halted any momentum New Orleans was trying to build. The game's turning point came in the second quarter when Pittsburgh's defense forced a turnover, allowing Milton to capitalize and extend their lead, ultimately sealing the game's outcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Milton | QB | 14 | 11 | 79% | 381 | 5 | 0 | 158.3 |
| Jordan Baker | QB | 35 | 21 | 60% | 245 | 2 | 2 | 76.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 13 | 52 | 4.0 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 9 | 22 | 2.4 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson Jr | HB | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jonathon Brooks | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Jordan Baker | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mateo Espinosa | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 4 | 248 | 62.0 | 100 | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Matthew Golden | WR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 47 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mateo Espinosa | TE | 9 | 84 | 9.3 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 61 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 16 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| CeeDee Lamb | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 32 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Ja'Tavion Sanders | TE | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 29 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 3 | 24 | 8.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Justin Jefferson | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Pheaktra Beng | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xavier Watts | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| DaRon Bland | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ben Keyes | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Branch | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tom McClain | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayden McDonald | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Williams | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nohl Williams | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Claudin Cherelus | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Klay Berger | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Myers | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zane Gonzalez | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 54 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 44 |

