The Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Stade de France, marking the first time an NFL team has won a regular-season game in France. The contest, played outside Paris on October 25, was part of the league’s efforts to expand its international presence.

Under first-year head coach Mike McCarthy, the Steelers showcased a strong, if sometimes inconsistent, offensive performance. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 19 of 30 passes for 212 yards and moved past Peyton Manning into third place on the NFL’s all-time touchdown pass list with a second-quarter scoring throw to tight end Darnell Washington. Despite moving the ball effectively, Pittsburgh’s offense struggled at times to convert drives into points.

Running back Jaylen Warren continued his impressive form, accumulating 137 yards from scrimmage with an average of over six yards per carry. His consistent gains were a key factor in the Steelers’ offensive production throughout the game.

Defensively, Pittsburgh made crucial plays to preserve the win. Linebacker Payton Wilson intercepted Saints quarterback Tyler Shough late in a sustained drive, halting New Orleans’ momentum as the second half began. On the following Saints possession, kicker Daniel Carlson missed a 52-yard field goal attempt, a miss that prevented New Orleans from narrowing the deficit and ultimately proved decisive.

The victory keeps the Steelers competitive in the tightly contested AFC North Division, where all four teams entered Sunday with winning records. The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns were also in action later, each aiming to maintain pace with Pittsburgh at 5-2.

The Saints, designated as the home team for the international matchup, fell to 2-5 for the season following the loss. The game represents part of the NFL’s ongoing initiative to broaden its fanbase globally through high-profile contests outside the United States.