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Steelers’ Patrick Queen Explains Exactly How Pittsburgh Shut Down The Saints

The Pittsburgh Steelers traveled to Paris, France, and walked away from Stade de France with a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

By Anthony G. Halkias · Steeler Nation

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:57 AM

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Patrick Queen stated the Steelers shut down New Orleans by recognizing formation tendencies and prioritizing run defense.
The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 at the Stade de France in Paris.
Pittsburgh's defense limited the Saints' rushing attack to only 18 total rushing yards during the contest.

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Patrick Queen revealed that studying New Orleans' formation tendencies was key to limiting the Saints to just 18 rushing yards in a 16-10 victory at Stade de France in Paris. Queen explained that Pittsburgh focused heavily on eliminating the ground game to avoid allowing balanced opportunities for Saints quarterback Tyler Shough.

Under defensive coordinator Patrick Graham, the disciplined Steelers defense pressured Shough and restricted the Saints' offensive balance. Queen noted that recognizing pre-snap indicators helped defenders anticipate rushing lanes, which Pittsburgh hopes to replicate in their upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Browns.

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