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Steelers Beat Saints 16-10 in NFL’s Paris Opener

By Drooid · Oct 25, 2026, 9:59 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Steelers Defeat Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris, France.
It was the NFL’s first regular-season game on French soil, drawing 78,488 spectators.
Aaron Rodgers’ 4-yard TD pass to Darnell Washington moved him past Peyton Manning into third-most career touchdowns.
Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards on 18 carries, leading Pittsburgh’s ground attack.

Summary

Trump Claims NFL Delay

President Donald Trump said the NFL could have postponed the Paris game because of protests.
Commissioner Roger Goodell said league coordinates security with French authorities and Secretary Marco Rubio.
U.S. State Department warned Americans in Paris to avoid demonstrations and stay alert.
A Steelers fan event in Bastille was cancelled over security worries amid unrest.
Wind and rain forced the Steelers’ outdoor practice at Stade de France to be scrapped.

History

Historical Context

In 2006 NFL owners approved up to two regular-season games abroad, and the league staged its first International Series match on October 28 2007 when the New York Giants hosted the Miami Dolphins at Wembley. Building on that model, the NFL scheduled a 2024 Steelers-Saints regular-season game in Paris, highlighting the league’s shift toward routine diplomatic coordination for overseas contests.

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Steelers Defeat Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris, France.
It was the NFL’s first regular-season game on French soil, drawing 78,488 spectators.
Aaron Rodgers’ 4-yard TD pass to Darnell Washington moved him past Peyton Manning into third-most career touchdowns.
Jaylen Warren rushed for 101 yards on 18 carries, leading Pittsburgh’s ground attack.

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