The Saints fell to the Steelers, 16-10, in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France, dropping to 2-5 after another anemic offensive performance. The loss has intensified calls for accountability and major changes, with questions directed at owner Gayle Benson, general manager Mickey Loomis and coach Kellen Moore.

By the Numbers
  • Saints record: 2-5.
  • Final score: Steelers 16, Saints 10.
  • New Orleans rushing: 18 yards on 17 carries.
  • Tyler Shough: 30-of-38 passing, 278 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
  • Saints second-half points: 0.
  • Pittsburgh: 101 rushing yards from Jaylen Warren and 10-of-16 on third down.
Yes, But

Loomis has urged patience with a young, developing team, while Moore has emphasized improvement and evaluating the problems. But the Saints have missed the playoffs every season since 2020, and continued losses are testing fans’ willingness to wait.

State of Play
  • Benson has publicly said she is disappointed and that responsibility for improvement extends across the organization.
  • Fans are questioning the team’s leadership, coaching, roster decisions and lack of a consistent identity.
Bottom Line

Paris was more than another loss: it sharpened the question of whether the Saints’ leadership will turn calls for accountability into changes—or keep asking fans to be patient.