The Steelers beat the Saints 16-10 in France by leaning on a productive ground game and controlling the line of scrimmage. Jaylen Warren led the charge with 101 rushing yards, while Pittsburgh’s defense held New Orleans to just 11 rushing yards. The victory extended the Steelers’ winning streak to three and set up a pivotal AFC North matchup with Cleveland.

By the Numbers
  • Jaylen Warren: 101 rushing yards on 18 carries; 137 yards from scrimmage on 21 touches.
  • Pittsburgh: 148 rushing yards on 30 attempts, averaging 4.9 yards per carry.
  • New Orleans: 11 rushing yards on 14 combined carries by Alvin Kamara and Kendre Miller.
  • Steelers’ record: 5-2, with three straight wins; they’re tied with Cleveland atop the AFC North.
  • Pittsburgh scored on 1 of 4 red-zone trips; the Saints converted 57.1% of possession downs.
Yes, But

The run game and defense delivered, but Pittsburgh’s passing protection, red-zone execution and possession-down defense remain concerns. The Saints’ Tyler Shough completed 79% of his passes, and the Steelers managed only 16 points despite their success on the ground.

State of Play
  • Pittsburgh has won three consecutive games, including back-to-back road victories.
  • The offensive line has started five straight games together and helped the Steelers reach at least 127 rushing yards in each of those games.
  • Defensive-line injuries have created opportunities for rookies, while Pittsburgh’s run defense has continued to limit opponents.
What’s Next

The Browns visit Acrisure Stadium next Sunday, giving Pittsburgh a chance to take the lead in the AFC North and continue its push through a four-game stretch the team has targeted. The Steelers will need to sharpen pass protection, red-zone performance and defense on possession downs.

Bottom Line

Pittsburgh found a winning formula by running the ball with purpose and controlling the trenches. To keep winning—especially against Cleveland—the Steelers need that foundation to produce more points.