Pittsburgh Steelers defeat New Orleans Saints 16-10: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NFL · Pittsburgh Steelers 16, New Orleans Saints 10
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Stade de France, a neutral site. The Pittsburgh Steelers covered the spread as 3-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 43.5, with 26 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints final score and game recap
The Pittsburgh Steelers led 3-0 after the first quarter and 13-10 at halftime. They outscored the New Orleans Saints 3-0 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Aaron Rodgers (Pittsburgh Steelers): 19/30 passing for 212 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers): 18 carries for 101 yards.
- Tyler Shough (New Orleans Saints): 30/38 passing for 278 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception.
- Devaughn Vele (New Orleans Saints): 5 catches for 54 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints?
The Pittsburgh Steelers covered the spread as 3-point favorites, winning by 6 points.
The spread opened at Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5 and closed at Pittsburgh Steelers -3.
Did Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints go over or under the total?
The game went under: 26 points combined against a closing total of 43.5, under by 17.5. 23 of the 26 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 44.5 and closed at 43.5.
How did AiQ's Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Pittsburgh Steelers to win at -166, a win (+$60.24 on a $100 bet).
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints game prop results: team totals, first quarter and first half
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- New Orleans Saints team total 20.5: the under, paying -120, with 10 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Pittsburgh Steelers won the first quarter, paying -125.
- First-half moneyline: Pittsburgh Steelers won the first half, paying -148.
- First-half spread: Pittsburgh Steelers -1.5 covered, paying -110.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -120, with 3 points scored.
- First-half total 20.5: the over, paying -115, with 23 points scored.
- Pittsburgh Steelers team total 23.5: the under, paying -115, with 16 scored.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs. New Orleans Saints odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Pittsburgh Steelers at -166 and the New Orleans Saints at +135. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Pittsburgh Steelers a 59% favorite. The Pittsburgh Steelers won as the favorite at -166: $60.24 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the best price before the game was -159 at Caesars: priced below fair (−2.1% value).
The spread moved toward the New Orleans Saints between the open and the close, and the Pittsburgh Steelers covered. The total moved down from 44.5 to 43.5, and the game went under.
Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Pittsburgh Steelers 5-2 in the 2026 regular season (3-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 5 of 7 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 3 times. That made it three straight wins for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
This result left the New Orleans Saints 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 2-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times.
What's next for Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints?
Next for the Pittsburgh Steelers: the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the New Orleans Saints: the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday, November 8, 2026.