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NFL: Steelers spoil Saints' Paris debut

Updated / Sunday, 25 Oct 2026 22:24

![PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 25: Aaron Rodgers of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs with the ball during the NFL game between Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints at Stade de France on October 25, 2026 in Paris, France. (Photo by Franco Arland/Getty Images)](https://www.rte.ie/images/00253bd9-800.jpg)

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The Steelers were victorious at the Stade de France

The first NFL regular season game in Paris was won by the **Pittsburgh Steelers** as they ran out 16-10 winners over the **New Orleans Saints** in the Stade de France.

The low-scoring clash contained just two touchdowns, each in the second quarter, as the Steelers improved to 5-2 on the season.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw for 212 yards and one touchdown, connecting to wide receiver Darnell Washington with kicker Chris Boswell going three from three, including a late field goal to clinch the win.

The **San Fransisco 49ers** fell to their first defeat of the season in the early window as they were defeated 29-20 by the **Atlanta Falcons** in Atlanta.

Brock Purdy threw two interceptions in an imperfect showing, while a George Kittle fumble in the final minute secured the win for the Falcons who improve to 3-4.

The **Minnesota Vikings** remain unbeaten following a come-from-behind 16-10 win over the **Indianapolis Colts** on home soil.

The **New York Giants** again went to overtime as they defeated the **Houston Texans** 27-21 on the road, while the **Miami Dolphins** bagged their first win of the season after a 28-25 win over division rivals the **New York Jets** at MetLife Stadium.

Elsewhere the **Cleveland Browns** pipped the **Tennessee Titans**, 27-24, the **Tampa Bay Buccs** beat the **Carolina Panthers** 43-13 and the **Cincinnati Bengals** were convincing 35-13 winners over the **Baltimore Ravens.**

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