NFL Week 7: Pittsburgh Steelers beat New Orleans Saints 16–10
The NFL’s first regular-season game in France gives Pittsburgh a third straight win before Cleveland later reclaims the AFC North lead.
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The NFL’s first regular-season game in France gives Pittsburgh a third straight win before Cleveland later reclaims the AFC North lead.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16–10 in Paris on 25 October for their third consecutive victory, improving to five wins and two losses while New Orleans fell to 2–5. Minnesota also won 16–10, beating Indianapolis to remain unbeaten at 6–0 behind Harrison Smith’s game-sealing interception and Blake Cashman’s 12 tackles and two sacks.
The Paris game opened the American football league’s Sunday Week 7 schedule and was its first regular-season contest in France. Pittsburgh briefly led the AFC North division before Cleveland reclaimed first place with a late win over Tennessee.
Minnesota overcame limited offensive production to secure its sixth victory without a defeat, while Indianapolis fell to 2–5. Cashman led the defensive effort with 12 tackles, two sacks—tackles of the passer behind the line where the play began—four passes defended and three quarterback hits.
The Vikings trailed 10–6 at halftime. Kyler Murray’s five-yard touchdown pass to TJ Hockenson put Minnesota ahead 13–10 with 14:36 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Indianapolis kicker Spencer Shrader missed two field goals in the second half, including a 48-yard attempt that would have tied the game with 4:22 left. Minnesota’s Reichard then made a 52-yard field goal with 1:39 remaining to extend the lead to 16–10.
Smith intercepted Indianapolis quarterback Daniel Jones on the Colts’ final chance to win. The stop preserved Minnesota’s unbeaten record on the same day San Francisco suffered its first defeat.
Dallas’s win over Philadelphia moved it into second place in the NFC East. Javonte Williams ran for a career-high 155 yards, while Dak Prescott threw three touchdown passes, each leading to a six-point score.
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San Francisco fell to 6–1 after losing possession four times against Atlanta, with a late fumble allowing the Falcons to secure victory. Cleveland’s late 32-yard field goal returned the Browns to the AFC North lead; Cleveland and Pittsburgh both stood at 5–2.
| Winner | Score | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Falcons | 29–20 | San Francisco 49ers |
| Cleveland Browns | 27–24 | Tennessee Titans |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 35–13 | Baltimore Ravens |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 43–13 | Carolina Panthers |
| Miami Dolphins | 28–25 | New York Jets |
| New York Giants | 27–21, overtime | Houston Texans |
Cincinnati recovered from a 13–0 halftime deficit, with Joe Burrow throwing four touchdown passes after the break. Miami earned its first win to move to 1–5. Devin Singletary’s 30-yard touchdown run won the Giants’ game in overtime, the extra period used to break a tie.
Pittsburgh quarterback Aaron Rodgers reached 540 career touchdown passes, breaking his tie with Peyton Manning for third place on the NFL’s career list. His only scoring pass of the game, a four-yard throw to Darnell Washington, put Pittsburgh ahead 10–3. Washington plays tight end, a blocking and pass-catching position. Rodgers also ran for a key first down late in the fourth quarter, keeping Pittsburgh’s possession going.
| Quarterback | Completions / attempts | Passing yards | Touchdown passes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers, Pittsburgh | 19 / 30 | 212 | 1 |
| Tyler Shough, New Orleans | 30 / 38 | 278 | 1 |
Running back Jaylen Warren gained 101 rushing yards on 18 carries and 137 yards from scrimmage—the combined distance gained by running and catching passes. New Orleans managed only 18 rushing yards, its fewest since 1999.
ESPN said Pittsburgh defensive coordinator Patrick Graham shifted toward pass coverage after halftime. Pittsburgh blitzed—sent extra defenders after the quarterback—on half of New Orleans’ first-half passing plays. Tyler Shough completed nine of 10 passes for 98 yards and a touchdown against those blitzes. Pittsburgh blitzed only twice on 21 second-half passing attempts, both on New Orleans’ final possession, which ended without a score.
Pittsburgh kicker Chris Boswell made three field goals, each worth three points. With 15 seconds left before halftime and no timeouts, Pittsburgh hurried its offence off the field. Boswell sprinted on and made a 47-yard kick for a 13–10 halftime lead.
On New Orleans’ opening possession of the second half, linebacker Payton Wilson intercepted a short Shough pass intended for Chris Olave. The interception came in the red zone—the area within 20 yards of Pittsburgh’s goal line. Boswell’s subsequent 39-yard field goal made it 16–10, and neither team scored again.
Pittsburgh next hosts the Cleveland Browns. New Orleans has a Week 8 bye—a week without a game—before hosting Cleveland on 8 November at 1 p.m. ET.
Atlanta beat San Francisco 29–20, and Seattle beat Kansas City 20–3, ending both teams’ unbeaten starts. Minnesota beat Indianapolis 16–10 to remain the NFL’s last unbeaten team. Cincinnati beat Baltimore 35–13, Detroit beat Green Bay 20–17 and Pittsburgh beat New Orleans 16–10 in the league’s first game in France. The Rams beat the Raiders 35–21, Denver beat Arizona 30–16, Tampa Bay beat Carolina 43–13, the Giants beat Houston 27–21 in overtime and Miami beat the Jets 28–25.
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The tight end played 62.19% of Chicago’s offensive plays this season. Coach Ben Johnson says the Bears will keep their approach as other tight ends take over his work.
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