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Saints vs. Steelers: Full Injury Report, Statistical Comparison and Game Details

New Orleans faces Pittsburgh at Stade de France on Sunday, Oct. 25. Here's a complete breakdown of kickoff details, injury updates, offensive and defensive rankings, and statistical leaders for both teams.

Oct 18, 2026; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Bryce Lance (18) celebrates with wide receiver Devaughn Vele (14) and offensive tackle Taliese Fuaga (75) after scoring a touchdown against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Heading overseas this Sunday, the New Orleans Saints seek to gather momentum and rectify their ongoing defensive issues as they prepare to battle the Pittsburgh Steelers at Saint-Denis's Stade de France.

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

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.

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%).

This international contest offers New Orleans a prime stage to demonstrate growth as both franchises fight to stay in the postseason race.

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.

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026
  • Time: 8:30 a.m. Local Time (9:30 a.m. ET)
  • Location: Stade de France (Saint-Denis, France)
  • G Cesar Ruiz: Questionable (knee)
  • DT Nathan Shepherd: Questionable (illness/rest)
  • CB Brandin Echols: Out (hamstring)
  • WR Ben Skowronek: Out (calf)
  • RB Rico Dowdle: Questionable (knee)
  • S DeShon Elliott: Questionable (knee)
  • Points 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)
  • Points 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)
  • Turnovers committed: 12 (28th)
  • Penalties: 40-266 yards
  • Punt return average: 8.8 yards (22nd)
  • Kickoff return average: 24.2 yards (24th)
  • Points 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)
  • Points 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)
  • Penalties: 36-310 yards
  • Punt return average: 6.9 yards (28th)
  • Kickoff return average: 23.2 yards (30th)
  • Passing: 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)
  • Passing: 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)

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