Watt's return fuels Steelers to 20-10 win over shaky Saints
— T.J. Watt felt the familiar and still indescribable jolt the moment he emerged from the tunnel.
National Football League
FINAL
New Orleans Saints
10
Pittsburgh Steelers
20
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| PIT | 7 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 20 |
Acrisure Stadium · 66,544 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 23-22 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Pittsburgh Steelers | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New York Giants | W 34-27 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Minnesota Vikings | L 13-23 | NFL |
| 10/5/26 | vs Atlanta Falcons | L 24-45 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 8:38 10-20
Kenny Pickett 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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Field Goal 13:43 10-13
Matthew Wright 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:19 10-10
Juwan Johnson 15 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Field Goal 6:40 3-10
Wil Lutz 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:17 0-10
Matthew Wright 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 5:06 0-7
George Pickens 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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PIT
10 plays, 43 yards, 4:23 · End of Game
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NO 4:23
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:10 · Interception
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PIT 5:33
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:11 · Missed FG
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NO 7:44
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:54 · Downs
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PIT 8:38
8 plays, 44 yards, 3:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:38 10-20
Kenny Pickett 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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NO 12:16
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:27 · Interception
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PIT 13:43
11 plays, 83 yards, 6:22 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:43 10-13
Matthew Wright 33 Yd Field Goal
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NO 5:05
6 plays, 11 yards, 3:50 · Punt
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PIT 8:55
10 plays, 64 yards, 4:39 · Missed FG
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NO 13:34
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:26 · Punt
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PIT
2 plays, 5 yards, 0:19 · End of Half
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NO 0:19
6 plays, 71 yards, 1:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:19 10-10
Juwan Johnson 15 Yd pass from Andy Dalton (Wil Lutz Kick)
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PIT 1:53
9 plays, 31 yards, 4:47 · Punt
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NO 6:40
9 plays, 40 yards, 4:04 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:40 3-10
Wil Lutz 44 Yd Field Goal
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PIT 10:44
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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NO 12:38
4 plays, 15 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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PIT 14:17
8 plays, 65 yards, 2:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 14:17 0-10
Matthew Wright 33 Yd Field Goal
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NO 2:11
5 plays, 28 yards, 2:55 · Punt
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PIT 5:06
12 plays, 57 yards, 5:53 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:06 0-7
George Pickens 1 Yd Run (Matthew Wright Kick)
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NO 10:59
3 plays, 0 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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PIT 13:04
6 plays, 21 yards, 1:56 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
NO
PIT
10
1st Downs
28
8
Passing 1st downs
9
1
Rushing 1st downs
13
1
1st downs from penalties
6
3-12
3rd down efficiency
9-17
0-1
4th down efficiency
1-1
45
Total Plays
79
186
Total Yards
379
4.1
Yards per Play
4.8
10
Total Drives
11
157
Passing
162
17/28
Comp/Att
18/30
5.2
Yards per pass
4.5
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-37
29
Rushing
217
15
Rushing Attempts
43
1.9
Yards per rush
5.0
1-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
10-74
Penalties
3-40
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
21:04
Possession
38:56
Injuries
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Doneiko Slaughter Out
- Ben Skowronek Out
- Brandin Echols Out
- Michael Pittman Jr. Injured Reserve
- Sebastian Joseph-Day Injured Reserve
New Orleans Saints
- Erik McCoy Questionable
- Zach Wilson Out
- Mason Murphy Out
- Mike Reid Out
- John Ridgeway III Out
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