Steelers favored in first NFL game in France — SkimNews
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- Steelers will play the first NFL game in France on Sunday, Oct. 25 at Stade de France, aiming for their third straight win and to maintain pace in the AFC North.
- Aaron Rodgers has completed 68.8% of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception over Pittsburgh’s last two games, showing improved mobility and leading a comeback win over the Buccaneers.
- Jaylen Warren could exploit the Saints’ weak run defense, which ranks 30th in rushing yards allowed and 32nd in rushing touchdowns allowed through six weeks.
- Tyler Shough delivered a mixed performance in Week 6, throwing for three touchdowns but only 144 yards on 16 completions, as the Saints snapped a three-game losing streak against the Giants.
- Saints arrived in Paris six days before the game, while the Steelers landed Friday after a red-eye flight and canceled practice due to weather, disrupting their preparation.
Why it matters: The Steelers’ edge in form and New Orleans’ porous run defense make Pittsburgh a clear favorite, increasing pressure on Shough to outduel Rodgers in a mismatched offensive showdown. A loss would leave the 2-4 Saints further behind in the NFC South.
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