The Steelers are in Paris for the NFL’s first game in France, balancing an unusual international trip with preparations to face the Saints. Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf and their teammates see the game as both a chance to represent Pittsburgh and a rare opportunity to experience a new setting—while keeping their focus on winning.

By the Numbers
  • Rodgers is 42 and playing his 22nd NFL season.
  • Metcalf had 5 catches for 126 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown, in last year’s Dublin game.
  • Cam Heyward has played in all 3 of the Steelers’ international games: London, Dublin and Paris.
Yes, But

The players are excited to represent Pittsburgh and experience France, but the trip is still a business assignment. With Sunday’s game less than three days away, travel, recovery and preparation take priority over sightseeing.

State of Play
  • The Steelers arrived in Paris ahead of their matchup with the Saints at Stade de France.
  • Unlike last year’s Dublin game, Paris is an away game, and the team doesn’t know how much fan support to expect.
  • Players are focused on rest, hydration and adjusting to the trip before kickoff.
What's Next

The Steelers will play the Saints in the NFL’s first game in France, with a chance to build on last year’s international win in Dublin.

Bottom Line

Paris offers the Steelers a historic stage, but the measure of the trip will be what they do on the field—and how well they represent Pittsburgh.