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‘Not Where You Want To Be’: Steelers’ Offense Thrived In One Area — And Did Not In Another

While the Steelers only came away with 16 points on offense, they played well enough to win. They certainly left points on the field, with their 1-for-4 red-zone touchdown percentage being the most glaring number of the morning. But though…

By Matthew Marczi · Steelers Depot

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 10:20 AM

Key Things to Know

Pittsburgh struggled in the red zone against the Saints, converting just 1 of 4 trips into touchdowns.
The Steelers excelled on third down, converting a season-high 10 of 16 opportunities during the game.
Pittsburgh defeated New Orleans in Paris while scoring 16 points on offense.

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The Pittsburgh Steelers scored 16 offensive points to defeat the New Orleans Saints in Paris, but head coach Mike McCarthy expressed concern over red-zone efficiency. Pittsburgh converted only 1 of 4 red-zone opportunities into touchdowns. McCarthy noted that finishing drives with touchdowns remains an area needing significant improvement despite the victory.

Conversely, the Steelers excelled on third downs, recording a season-best 10-of-16 conversion rate led by quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the running game. Matthew Marczi highlights that three of Pittsburgh's six third-down failures occurred inside the red zone, keeping the contest within one possession.

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‘Not Where You Want To Be’: Steelers’ Offense Thrived In One Area — And Did Not In Another

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