Steelers vs Saints predictions, graded
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints · Week 7, 2026 · Sun, Oct 25 · Final: Steelers 16, Saints 10 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Steelers vs Saints? Of 20 pundits with a call on record, 17 take the Steelers and 3 take the Saints. 9 named a score; the median has the Steelers by 4. The Steelers won 16-10, so 17 of 20 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 84 out of 100.
Who the room took
20 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callSteelers vs Saints picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 6 Steelers
- Around the NFL (podcast)Saints 1, Steelers 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Steelers
- Sports Illustratedall 2 Steelers
- The Rich Eisen Show (podcast)Saints 1, Steelers 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Steelers
The other 4 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Steelers 3, Saints 1.
Steelers vs Saints score predictions
9 pundits named a score; the median call is Steelers by 4, and the final was Steelers by 6.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Bryan DeArdoSteelers 27, Saints 20Hit · 98
- Chris SimmsSteelers 24, Saints 20Hit · 95
- Jordan DajaniSteelers 23, Saints 20Hit · 93
- Tyler SullivanSteelers 30, Saints 23Hit · 98
- Jared DubinSteelers 21, Saints 17Hit · 95
- Mitchell EisensteinSteelers 20, Saints 17Hit · 93
- Richard ShermanSteelers 24, Saints 14Hit · 90
- Pete PriscoSteelers 27, Saints 26Hit · 88
- John BreechSteelers 20, Saints 17Hit · 93
Steelers at Saints: how they came in
The Steelers are 4-2 and have won 2 straight; the Saints are 2-4. On win totals, 19 pundits put the Steelers at 9.1 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average.
Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France
- Record coming in
- 4-2 · won 2 straight · 137 scored, 128 allowed
- Last games
- W 26-19 at Buccaneers Week 6
- W 34-22 vs Colts Week 5
- L 24-27 at Browns Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 14th, defense 3rd of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 10-7
- Win-total calls
- 19 pundits · average 9.1 · 6 to 12 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 6 Steelers games
- Record coming in
- 2-4 · 152 scored, 178 allowed
- Last games
- W 34-27 at Giants Week 6
- L 13-23 vs Vikings Week 5
- L 24-45 vs Falcons Week 4
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 24th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 6 Saints games
Steelers and Saints players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (69 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Steelers
- Aaron RodgersStarting QB · QB
1,871 passing yards · 13 TD, 6 INT · 60.8% completions · 8 games · 16th in the NFL in passing yards
Aaron Rodgers — Fourth all-time in regular season wins by a starting quarterback: should pass Drew Brees for fourth all-time by season's end
“Barring injury, he should pass Drew Brees for fourth all-time by season's end.” the article →
Aaron Rodgers to move — “will retire from football after the upcoming season”
“Aaron Rodgers will retire from football after the upcoming season. Which means that, when the next season gets started n 2027 (blink your eyes and it'll be here), he'll be doing something other than playing football.” the article →
- Jaylen WarrenRB1 · RB
704 rushing yards on 119 carries · 3 TD · 25 catches for 294 · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in rushing yards
Jaylen Warren to be 1st on the depth chart
“Dowdle has been practicing this week and could return for the Steelers' road game against the Buccaneers, but there is no pretense of Dowdle getting his early-season role back.” the article →
Jaylen Warren to fall short of his draft cost (outside of the RB1 range in ADP)
“That makes it tougher to bet on landing a big hit from team RB1 picks (per ADP) going later in Tony Pollard, Jaylen Warren, Chuba Hubbard, Rachaad White, and Aaron Jones” the article →
- DK MetcalfWR1 · WR
33 catches for 378 yards · 1 TD · 8 games · 43rd in the NFL in receiving yards
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Rodgers has also continued to strengthen his rapport with DK Metcalf (who continues to be Rodgers' unquestioned primary option)” the article →
DK Metcalf to be 1st on the depth chart
“Metcalf should lead the way for Pittsburgh's passing attack in Week 1.” the article →
- Darnell WashingtonTE1 · TE
19 catches for 254 yards · 3 TD · 8 games · 99th in the NFL in receiving yards
- T.J. WattSack leader · LB
7.5 sacks · 13 solo tackles · 1 interception · 7 games · 4th in the NFL in sacks
T.J. Watt to make Pro Football Hall of Fame
“Watt is an all-time great pass rusher, and he might not even be close to done yet.” the article →
T.J. Watt to win Defensive Player of the Year
“But give me T.J. Watt in Pittsburgh.” the article →
- Payton WilsonTackle leader · LB
1 sack · 35 solo tackles · 1 interception · 8 games · 20th in the NFL in solo tackles
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,986 passing yards · 14 TD, 6 INT · 66.2% completions · 162 rushing yards · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Alvin KamaraRB1 · RB
157 rushing yards on 47 carries · 3 TD · 25 catches for 150 · 7 games · 65th in the NFL in rushing yards
Alvin Kamara to outplay his draft cost (round thirteen)
“why is Alvin Kamara in round thirteen... K Kamara is going to move up now to the contract and he's officially here” the article →
Alvin Kamara to make the roster
“I have the Saints rolling in on the initial 53 man roster with Travis h Chan junior, Alvin Camara, Kendrick Miller, Audrey Guessemme” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
56 catches for 734 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to make the roster
“I have the Saints keeping five wide receivers. Chris Olave, Devon Vele, Bryce Lance, Barry Young Brown, no surprises there, and then Kevin Austin junior.” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
28 catches for 289 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 73rd in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
8 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
31 solo tackles · 8 games · 45th in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Every call on Steelers at Saints
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Pittsburgh Steelers to beat New Orleans Saints
The Pittsburgh Steelers will defeat the New Orleans Saints in their international Week 7 meeting... Pittsburgh will exit Stade de France with their fifth victory of the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers 27 — Saints 20
I like the Steelers in this game as long as they take care of the ball and make enough plays in the red zone. Score: Steelers 27, Saints 20
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
Still, this is a game the Steelers should win... After notching their first two-score win of the season in Week 5 vs. Indianapolis, who profiles similarly to the Saints, Pittsburgh will do so once again in France and move to 5-2.
New Orleans Saints to beat Steelers
I think I would guess the Saints are underdogs in this game. And I think that the Saints will win this game.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
I will take the Steelers minus three and a half. I think they could boat race the Saints in this game... And I think it could be a blowout.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
this is a big game for the Steelers in Paris. This is winnable. They should they should beat the Saint...
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
I'm not gonna pick the Saints to win. I am gonna pick them to cover.
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — Saints 20
I expect it to be close. I'm gonna say twenty four twenty pit.
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
Prediction: Steelers 23, Saints 20" That's Jordan Dajani writing about why he's taking the Steelers to win in Paris this weekend.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
I would lean the Steelers here. I would like the Saints more if this was just a normal home game... I'll lean the Steelers here.
New Orleans Saints to beat Pittsburgh Steelers
I'm going with the Saints because as I've said before, just can't can't quit them no matter how bad the record is.
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
Jordan Dajani — Steelers 23-20 over Saints (+3.5).
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 — Saints 23
Steelers 30, Saints 23
Pittsburgh Steelers 23 — Saints 20
Prediction: Steelers 23, Saints 20
Pittsburgh Steelers 21 — Saints 17
Prediction: Steelers 21, Saints 17
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 — New Orleans 17
I think it's going to be like 20 to 17, but I got Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers 24 — New Orleans Saints 14
Give me Pittsburgh in this game, 24-14.
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 — Saints 23
Steelers at Saints (in Paris) Projected score : Steelers 30, Saints 23
Pittsburgh Steelers 27 — Saints 26
Pick: Steelers 27, Saints 26
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 — Saints 17
Steelers 20-17 over Saints (in Paris)
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
Now they'll all head to Paris for a game against the Steelers ... A win there would give them a nice boost heading into their bye week. But the way their defense nearly threw away the game against the Giants, I wouldn't count on that.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat New Orleans Saints
Paris, France, where they will host the Pittsburgh Steelers. I have the Saints losing that game
New Orleans Saints to beat Steelers
No? You're taking the Saints? Yeah. ... Give me the Saints.
Pittsburgh Steelers to beat Saints
I'm taking Aaron Rodgers in Paris... Going with the Steelers on that one.