Steelers face Saints 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 to extend their two-game win streak.
- Aaron Rodgers has completed 68.8% of his passes with five touchdowns and one interception over the past two games, leading a recent offensive surge.
- Saints arrived in Paris six days early for acclimation, while the Steelers landed Friday after a red-eye flight and canceled practice due to weather.
- Tyler Shough threw three touchdown passes with no interceptions in a win over the Giants, snapping a three-game losing streak but facing a tougher Steelers secondary.
- Jaylen Warren may exploit the Saints’ league-worst run defense, which has allowed 828 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns through six weeks.
- Germie Bernard has emerged as a key target for Rodgers, recording 17 catches for 167 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh’s last two wins.
Why it matters: The Steelers’ offensive momentum and defensive edge against a weak Saints run game tilt the odds in their favor, making this a critical test for New Orleans’ playoff hopes and Pittsburgh’s AFC North positioning. A win strengthens Pittsburgh’s division standing, while a loss deepens New Orleans’ uphill climb.
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