The Steelers beat the Saints 16–10 at a neutral site, moving to 5–2. The Saints fell to 2–5.
For the Steelers, Aaron Rodgers went 19-for-30 for 212 yards with 1 touchdown. Jaylen Warren ran for 101 yards on 18 carries.
For the Saints, Tyler Shough went 30-for-38 for 278 yards with 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
On defense, Payton Wilson (Steelers) had an interception.
Recaps are written automatically from the final score and box score: player stats from nflverse (CC BY 4.0).
Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers against Saints quarterback Tyler Shough. Lineups as listed before kickoff (Steelers: Oct 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET; Saints: Oct 25, 2026, 8:30 AM ET).
Steelers in this game: shotgun 68%, under center 32%, pistol 0% · one back 84%, two backs 10%, empty 6% · motion 34% (62 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps.
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 10% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Steelers lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 6% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Saints in this game: shotgun 79%, under center 19%, pistol 2% · one back 86%, two backs 12%, empty 2% · motion 74% (57 charted snaps).
As the team lists it: three receivers, one tight end and one running back. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Saints lined him up on most snaps.
LCB#22 Asante Samuel Jr.Next up: Sean Murphy-Bunting
SS#25 DeShon Elliott Questionable (knee)Next up: Robert Spears-Jennings
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNo backup listed
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Two tight ends: the top two receivers stay on the field and the second tight end lines up on the left end. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Saints lined him up on most snaps. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Saints offense, 2 TE
LT#72 Asim RichardsNext up: Mason Murphy
LG#76 David EdwardsNext up: William Sherman
C#78 Erik McCoyNo backup listed
RG#51 Cesar Ruiz Questionable (knee)Next up: Jeremiah Wright
LCB#22 Asante Samuel Jr.Next up: Sean Murphy-Bunting
SS#25 DeShon Elliott Questionable (knee)Next up: Robert Spears-Jennings
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNo backup listed
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
I-formation: two receivers and one tight end, with the quarterback under center and a fullback and running back stacked behind him. Two-back sets: 12% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement. No fullback on the depth chart, so the second tight end, Noah Fant, is shown at fullback.
Saints offense, I-form
LT#72 Asim RichardsNext up: Mason Murphy
LG#76 David EdwardsNext up: William Sherman
C#78 Erik McCoyNo backup listed
RG#51 Cesar Ruiz Questionable (knee)Next up: Jeremiah Wright
LCB#22 Asante Samuel Jr.Next up: Sean Murphy-Bunting
SS#25 DeShon Elliott Questionable (knee)Next up: Robert Spears-Jennings
FS#3 Jaquan BriskerNo backup listed
RCB#35 Jamel DeanNext up: Daylen Everette
Four receivers and no tight end: the next receiver on the depth chart comes in. Quarterback shown in the shotgun, where the Saints lined him up on most snaps. Empty-backfield sets: 2% of snaps in this game. Players beyond the listed starters come from the depth-chart order: this is who is most likely in, not a team announcement.
Saints offense, 4 WR
LT#72 Asim RichardsNext up: Mason Murphy
LG#76 David EdwardsNext up: William Sherman
C#78 Erik McCoyNo backup listed
RG#51 Cesar Ruiz Questionable (knee)Next up: Jeremiah Wright