Aaron Rodgers leads Steelers to win over Saints in Paris
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 16-10 victory against the New Orleans Saints in Paris. Rodgers displayed flashes of his former self, contributing a 51-yard pass to DK Metcalf and converting a critical first down late in the game. Despite struggling offensively, the Steelers' defense excelled, limiting the Saints' scoring opportunities. With the win, the Steelers improve to a 5-2 record, maintaining their position as a potential playoff contender.
- •Steelers win 16-10 over Saints in International Series.
- •Rodgers throws 51-yard touchdown pass to Metcalf.
- •Steelers' defense allowed only three touchdowns in last 15 quarters.
- •Pittsburgh improves to 5-2 this season.
- •Rodgers shows signs of vintage performance despite his age.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Creaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
- 8:20 AMThe Guardian Sport — Creaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
"The 42-year-old remains a polarizing figure. But the Steelers have a formidable defense and a quarterback who has seen it all before Aaron Rodgers is nowhere near this season’s MVP conversation. At times in his second season with the Steelers, the almost 43-year-old has shown glimpses of the player he was in his prime, slinging the ball with zest and precision, able to suss out any coverage. Other times he has looked like, well, a guy in his 40s playing a young man’s game. Rodgers looked more like prime Rodgers in the Steelers’ gritty 16-10 win over the Saints in Paris. He wasn’t satisfied with his side of the ball, telling reporter Molly McGrath, “I don’t think we played very good on offense today.” But Rodgers did enough to secure the win, including a 51-yard strike to DK Metcalf in the second quarter. He later scrambled for a first down on third-and-six to secure the win. Continue reading...
"The 42-year-old remains a polarizing figure. But the Steelers have a formidable defense and a quarterback who has seen it all before
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 8:20 AMCreaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
The 42-year-old remains a polarizing figure. But the Steelers have a formidable defense and a quarterback who has seen it all before
- The Guardian SportOct 26, 2026, 8:20 AMCreaking, smug … and a contender? Aaron Rodgers may yet get his Super Bowl farewell
The 42-year-old remains a polarizing figure. But the Steelers have a formidable defense and a quarterback who has seen it all before Aaron Rodgers is nowhere near this season’s MVP conversation. At times in his second season with the Steelers, the almost 43-year-old has shown glimpses of the player he was in his prime, slinging the ball with zest and precision, able to suss out any coverage. Other times he has looked like, well, a guy in his 40s playing a young man’s game. Rodgers looked more like prime Rodgers in the Steelers’ gritty 16-10 win over the Saints in Paris. He wasn’t satisfied with his side of the ball, telling reporter Molly McGrath, “I don’t think we played very good on offense today.” But Rodgers did enough to secure the win, including a 51-yard strike to DK Metcalf in the second quarter. He later scrambled for a first down on third-and-six to secure the win. Continue reading...
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