Steelers vs. Saints prediction: Pittsburgh’s rushing attack overwhelms New Orleans in France

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Turay, M. (2026, October 25). Steelers vs. Saints prediction: Pittsburgh’s rushing attack overwhelms New Orleans in France. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/25/betting/steelers-vs-saints-prediction-nfl-week-7-picks-odds-best-bets-for-france-game/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-25 · by Mike Turay

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The article predicts an upcoming NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints to be played in France as part of the International Series. The Steelers are favored by 3.5 points, largely due to their strong rushing attack and the Saints' weak run defense statistics. Despite the Saints' recent comeback victory, the analysis favors the Steelers' momentum and defensive prowess against a vulnerable Saints running game, suggesting Jaylen Warren's performance will be crucial for Pittsburgh.
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The New Orleans Saints lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-10 in the NFL's first regular-season game held in France on Sunday at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis. Despite protests and unrest in Paris, the match proceeded as planned with heightened security measures. The Saints struggled with a paltry 18 yards rushing, contributing to their poor performance that leaves them with a 2-5 record for the season.

Meanwhile, Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers moved past Peyton Manning on the all-time touchdown passing list during this game and threw one touchdown pass, bringing his career total to 540. The win secured the Steelers' third consecutive victory, improving their record to 5-2. Despite the successful outcome for Pittsburgh, concerns remain about the Saints’ performance, particularly their run game and overall team development under a young coaching staff. Coach Kellen Moore emphasized the need for evaluation and potential changes during their upcoming bye week. The match marked a historic moment in NFL history but also highlighted the logistical challenges of hosting an international game amidst civil unrest.

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“Both articles describe the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints taking place in Paris, France on the same day.”
Fox News
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“Both articles describe the same specific NFL game between the Steelers and Saints taking place in Paris, France on October 25, 2026.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 25 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints in Paris, France on the same date.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 0% hedged 0 of 39 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the NFL game between Steelers and Saints in Paris, France on the same date with identical outcomes.”
New York Post
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“The articles refer to the same game (Steelers vs. Saints) but Article A is a prediction and analysis piece, while Article B is about a betting promotion.”
The Independent
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“While both articles discuss the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, Article A focuses on security measures following violent protests, while Article B provides a prediction for the game's outcome.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 2% hedged 1 of 44 📰 publisher trust 64
“Both articles describe the NFL game between the New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers in Paris, France.”
Fox News
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 36% hedged 5 of 14 📰 publisher trust 67
“The articles discuss different aspects of the Steelers vs. Saints game in France but do not describe the exact same incident or occurrence.”
Toronto Star
⚖️ leaning not scored 🔴 15% hedged 5 of 33 📰 publisher trust 64
“Article A discusses historical connections between New Orleans and Paris before a Saints-Steelers game, while Article B provides a prediction for the same game but does not focus on the historical context.”
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NFL ORG · 8× Steelers ORG · 8× Saints ORG · 6× Giants ORG · 2× Jaylen Warren PERSON · 2× NBA ORG · 2× New Orleans GPE · 2× Rico Dowdle PERSON · 2× France GPE · 1× London GPE · 1×

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Dowdle at essentially +333 to score offers great value, especially if he gets red-zone reps. Same-Game Parlay: (+130, BetMGM) – Jaylen Warren to score a touchdown (-145) + Steelers moneyline (-185) | Rico Dowdle to score a touchdown (+333, 30 percent, Novig) Why Trust New York Post Betting Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC.
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🔮 Though the Saints are 2-0 against the spread away from home this season, Shough’s best chance may be to air it out to Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele.

Claims (19 extracted, 1 hedged)

This time, the Steelers and Saints clash in France to kick off Sunday’s Week 7 slate. asserted
Steelers → clash → slate
The last two games in London have been nail-biters, decided by field-goal finishes, and oddsmakers project this one to be close as well, with Pittsburgh opening as 3.5-point favorites. asserted
Pittsburgh → decide → favorites
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers stormed back from a 13-point deficit to defeat the Bucs 26-19 in overtime last week. asserted
Rodgers → storm → overtime
New Orleans mounted a comeback win of their own in Week 6, with Tyler Shough leading an explosive 34-point surge that shocked the Giants at MetLife Stadium. asserted
that → mount → Stadium
The Steelers carry momentum into this matchup, with consecutive wins and a ball-hawking defense tied for third league-wide with 10 takeaways. asserted
Steelers → carry → takeaways
After a rough start to the season, Rodgers has found his groove, throwing 11 touchdowns to just four picks since Week 2. asserted
Rodgers → find → Week
While the veteran QB continues to protect the football, Mike McCarthy’s rushing attack gets a premium matchup. asserted
attack → continue → matchup
Although these international games always bring a different kind of intrigue, the numbers on the Saints’ run defense point to Jaylen Warren and the Steelers as the betting side here. asserted
numbers → bring → side
Through six games, the Saints’ run defense has been near the bottom, allowing an NFL-worst opponent rushing success rate, 11 touchdowns on the ground, and 138 rushing yards per contest. asserted
defense → allow → contest
This bodes well for Warren, who already has two 100-plus rushing games and is averaging 5.5 yards per carry, the third-best in the NFL. asserted
who → bode → NFL
He has a strong chance to score given his steady production as a runner and an even higher upside as a receiver. asserted
He → have → receiver
Though the Saints are 2-0 against the spread away from home this season, Shough’s best chance may be to air it out to Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele. uncertain
chance → air → Olave
The Steelers’ secondary has held up well against the pass, allowing just 3 passing touchdowns through Week 6, two being to Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Week 3. asserted
two → hold → Week
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defense → read → spot
If you want a small sprinkle, Rico Dowdle provides solid value after recently returning from injury. asserted
Dowdle → want → injury
He hasn’t found the end zone this year, but remember Atlanta’s backfield duo of Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. lit up the Saints for five rushing scores in Week 4. asserted
duo → find → Week
Dowdle at essentially +333 to score offers great value, especially if he gets red-zone reps. Same-Game Parlay: (+130, BetMGM) – Jaylen Warren to score a touchdown (-145) + Steelers moneyline (-185) | Rico Dowdle to score a touchdown (+333, 30 percent, Novig) Why Trust New York Post Betting Mike Turay is a sports journalist and editor who closely follows the NBA, NFL, college sports and UFC. asserted
who → score → NBA
He has demonstrated expertise in both NBA and NFL player prop bets for nearly three years. asserted
He → demonstrate → years
Mike is also highly knowledgeable about the sportsbook offer landscape, frequently trying and reviewing the latest apps and sites. asserted
Mike → try → apps
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