Saints analyze struggles during self-scout week after latest loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:07 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The New Orleans Saints, following a 16-10 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, enter a critical self-scout week as they aim to turn around a 2-5 season. Coach Kellen Moore stated the team will evaluate their performance closely, particularly their struggles on the offensive line and running game. The Saints totaled only 18 rushing yards against Pittsburgh, marking one of their lowest outputs in 27 years. New Orleans will next host the Cleveland Browns on November 8, seeking their first win at home this season.
- •Saints rank 26th in rushing, averaging 86 yards per game.
- •Quarterback Tyler Shough had 278 passing yards and one touchdown.
- •The team lost the time of possession battle, with the Steelers controlling the ball late.
- •Injuries include running back CJ Donaldson with a shoulder injury.
- •Next game is on November 8 against Cleveland at the Superdome.
- 12:07 AMYahoo Sports — Saints enter a pivotal 'self-scout' week as they try to avoid a 6th straight non-playoff season
"NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Saints and coach Kellen Moore have returned from France, where their latest performance left them looking like a team with a lot of work to do in a short period of time if they want to restore hope of making the playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season.“It’s self-scout week,” Moore said Monday.
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