by Rod Pearson
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026
Game Time: 9:30 am ET, Sunday, October 25, 2026
Venue: Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
Where to Watch: NFL Network
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Steelers -3.5, Saints +3.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Steelers -3.5, Saints +3.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Steelers -3.5, Saints +3.5; Over/Under: 44.5 points
Season Record
Pittsburgh Steelers: 4-2 (2nd place, AFC North)
New Orleans Saints: 2-4 (3rd place, NFC South)
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Pittsburgh Steelers: won their last game on the road against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in overtime.
New Orleans Saints: won their last game on the road against the New York Giants 34-27.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs New Orleans Saints Preview and Analysis
The Steelers are entering this game with a 4-2 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 1-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They won their last game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 26-19 in OT. Aaron Rodgers was the starting QB and he completed 33/49 passes for 253 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Jaylen Warren led the team in rushing yards with 50. DK Metcalf led the receivers with 93 receiving yards on 11 receptions. Payton Wilson led the defense in that game with 11 solo tackles while Jalen Ramsey and Nick Herbig each led the defense in sacks with 2. Jamel Dean and Daylen Everette each came away with 1 interception for them in that one.
The Saints are entering this game with a 2-4 record overall and they have a 0-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-3 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They won their last game against the New York Giants 34-27. Tyler Shough was the starting QB and he completed 16/30 passes for 144 passing yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Kendre Miller led the team in rushing yards with 70. Chris Olave led the receivers with 43 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Pete Werner led the defense in that game with 11 solo tackles while Carl Granderson and Chase Young each led the defense in sacks with 1.5. Martin Emerson Jr. came away with 2 interceptions for them while Julian Blackmon came away with 1 INT in that one.
Steelers vs Saints Prediction
The current betting odds have the Steelers listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Steelers have looked good in their games this season with their 4-2 record overall which has them right near the top of the AFC North. They haven't played in any neutral site games this season and will be playing their first one here. Meanwhile, the Saints haven't looked good in their games this season with their 2-4 record overall which has them right near the bottom of the NFC South. They are also playing their first neutral site game of the season here. The Saints are coming off a 34-27 road win over the Giants and they were in control of that game for a while. They scored 34 unanswered points after falling down 7-0 early and the offense looked great again, but offense hasn't been the issue for them this year. It hasn't looked great at times, but their defense has been the bigger issue for them this season. They have one of the worst defenses in the NFL that has been giving up a ton of points all season and even with a 34-7 lead, they still almost blew that game and let the Giants come back late. Now they have to travel to France for this game and they will be playing against a much stronger defense. The Steelers are coming off a 26-19 win over the Buccaneers in their last one and they needed OT along with a comeback to win that one, but they ended up getting the job done and that is going to give them some momentum going forward. The offense hasn't looked great at times, but they still have the talent to do some damage against this terrible Saints defense. The Steelers also have a ton of talent on defense and that could be the deciding factor in this neutral site game. The best way to place a bet here is on the Steelers to cover the spread in this game.
Steelers Saints Prediction: Our NFL Pick for Sunday, October 25, 2026 (9:30 am ET start time) is Steelers 27 Saints 17.
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NFL Betting Trends
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9-4 ATS when playing against a team with a losing record. 10-4 ATS vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game. 11-5 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 5.65 yards/play or more. 27-19 UNDER off 3 or more consecutive overs.
New Orleans Saints: 3-6 ATS when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%). 12-24 ATS against AFC North division opponents. 2-9 ATS in October games. 12-5 UNDER as an underdog of 3.5 to 9.5 points. 7-2 UNDER when playing against a good team (Win Pct. 60% to 75%).
Key Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers: None.
New Orleans Saints: None.
Notable Quotes
“Once we got DK involved, the offense shifted. Maybe we can get that going a little earlier next time.” - Aaron Rodgers after their win against the Bucs in their last game.
“Wild game.” - Kellen Moore after his team’s win against the Giants in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Pittsburgh Steelers
WR Metcalf, DK
WR Bernard, Germie
WR Wetjen, Kaden
TE Freiermuth, Pat
QB Rodgers, Aaron
RB Warren, Jaylen
FB Nowakowski, Riley
New Orleans Saints
WR Olave, Chris
WR Lance, Bryce
WR Vele, Devaughn
TE Johnson, Juwan
QB Shough, Tyler
RB Miller, Kendre
Statistical Leaders
Pittsburgh Steelers
Passing: Aaron Rodgers (1,487)
Rushing: Jaylen Warren (460)
Receiving: DK Metcalf (318)
Touchdowns: Pat Freiermuth (4)
New Orleans Saints
Passing: Tyler Shough (1,443)
Rushing: Kendre Miller (153)
Receiving: Chris Olave (580)
Touchdowns: Noah Fant (3)
Coaches:
Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike McCarthy (1st season)
New Orleans Saints: Kellen Moore (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
