{"id":313801,"date":"2026-10-25T06:12:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/313801\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T06:12:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T06:12:35","slug":"saints-vs-steelers-full-injury-report-statistical-comparison-and-game-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/313801\/","title":{"rendered":"Saints vs. Steelers: Full Injury Report, Statistical Comparison and Game Details"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sign up for the daily Saints Newsletter\u00a0by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Heading overseas this Sunday, the New Orleans Saints<\/a> seek to gather momentum and rectify their ongoing defensive issues as they prepare to battle the Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> at Saint-Denis’s Stade de France.<\/p>\n

Coming off a victory over the New York Giants<\/a>, New Orleans meets a formidable challenge against a Pittsburgh squad anchored by veteran passer Aaron Rodgers and a tough defensive unit.<\/p>\n

In their second season under head coach Kellen Moore, the Saints feature an 11th-ranked scoring attack that posts 25.3 points per contest. Conversely, the defense continues to lag, surrendering 29.7 points (near the bottom of the league) and 377.7 total yards per game.<\/p>\n

These defensive shortcomings prompted owner Gayle Benson to issue a public call for better results on the field<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Saints now line up against a stout Pittsburgh defense that sits 9th in total yards allowed per game (307.5), 8th in pass defense (204.3 YPG), and 6th in third-down conversions allowed (32.5%).<\/p>\n

This international contest offers New Orleans a prime stage to demonstrate growth as both franchises fight to stay in the postseason race.<\/p>\n

Read on for a complete guide to Sunday’s Saints-Steelers showdown, featuring kickoff details, player injury updates, complete team metrics, and key individual statistical leaders.<\/p>\n

When and Where?Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026Time: 8:30 a.m. Local Time (9:30 a.m. ET)Location: Stade de France (Saint-Denis, France)Injury ReportNew Orleans SaintsG Cesar Ruiz: Questionable (knee)DT Nathan Shepherd: Questionable (illness\/rest)Pittsburgh SteelersCB Brandin Echols: Out (hamstring)WR Ben Skowronek: Out (calf)RB Rico Dowdle: Questionable (knee)S DeShon Elliott: Questionable (knee)New Orleans Saints Team StatisticsOffensive StatisticsPoints per game: 25.3 (11th)Total yards per game: 321.5 (20th)Passing yards per game: 224.2 (17th)Rushing yards per game: 97.3 (21st)Passing touchdowns: 12 (T-7th)Rushing touchdowns: 6 (T-10th)Total offensive first downs: 124 (13th)Time of possession: 29:34 (23rd)Defensive StatisticsPoints allowed per game: 29.7 (T-30th)Total yards allowed per game: 377.7 (29th)Passing yards allowed per game: 239.7 (25th)Rushing yards allowed per game: 138.0 (30th)Sacks: 15 (13th)Interceptions: 4 (12th)Takeaways: 9 (T-10th)Turnover differential: Minus-3 (T-22nd)Additional Team StatisticsTurnovers committed: 12 (28th)Penalties: 40-266 yardsPunt return average: 8.8 yards (22nd)Kickoff return average: 24.2 yards (24th)Pittsburgh Steelers Team Statistics\u00a0Offensive StatisticsPoints per game: 22.8 (18th)Total yards per game: 320.5 (21st)Passing yards per game: 221.3 (18th)Rushing yards per game: 99.2 (20th)Time of possession: 31:33 (7th)Defensive StatisticsPoints allowed per game: 21.3 (12th)Total yards allowed per game: 307.5 (9th)Passing yards allowed per game: 204.3 (8th)Rushing yards allowed per game: 103.2 (14th)Sacks: 16 (10th)Interceptions: 6 (5th)Turnover differential: Plus-3 (T-9th)Third-down defensive conversion rate: 32.5% (6th)Red-zone defensive touchdown rate: 50.0% (T-7th)Additional Team StatisticsPenalties: 36-310 yardsPunt return average: 6.9 yards (28th)Kickoff return average: 23.2 yards (30th)New Orleans Saints Statistical LeadersPassing: Tyler Shough (153\/235, 1,443 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT)Rushing: Kendre Miller (49 att, 153 yds, 2 TD), Travis Etienne Jr. (30 att, 128 yds), Alvin Kamara (35 att, 120 yds, 2 TD), Tyler Shough (21 att, 104 yds, 2 TD), C.J. Donaldson (17 att, 81 yds)Receiving: Chris Olave (43 rec, 580 yds, 2 TD), Devaughn Vele (28 rec, 294 yds, 2 TD), Juwan Johnson (25 rec, 248 yds, 3 TD), Alvin Kamara (15 rec, 76 yds, 1 TD)Tackles: Pete Werner (46), Jonas Sanker (35), Danny Stutsman (35), Justin Reid (33), Julian Blackmon (30)Sacks: Chase Young (5.5), Carl Granderson (4.0), Pete Werner (2.0)Interceptions: Julian Blackmon (2), Martin Emerson Jr. (2)Pittsburgh Steelers Statistical LeadersPassing: Aaron Rodgers (143\/233, 1,487 yds, 12 TD, 5 INT)Rushing: Jaylen Warren (84 att, 460 yds, 1 TD), Rico Dowdle (22 att, 77 yds)Receiving: DK Metcalf (30 rec, 318 yds, 1 TD), Jaylen Warren (21 rec, 258 yds, 1 TD), Germie Bernard (24 rec, 227 yds, 1 TD), Roman Wilson (14 rec, 188 yds, 2 TD), Pat Freiermuth (21 rec, 180 yds, 4 TD)Tackles: Payton Wilson (55), Jaquan Brisker (41), Patrick Queen (38), Jalen Ramsey (37)Sacks: T.J. Watt (4.5), Alex Highsmith (3.0), Jalen Ramsey (2.0), Nick Herbig (2.0)Interceptions: T.J. Watt (1), Jamel Dean (1), Jaquan Brisker (1), Patrick Queen (1), Daylen Everette (1), Robert Spears-Jennings (1)Mailbag Submissions<\/p>\n

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