French quarters: Saints feel at home in Paris and face Steelers in historic game

PARIS (AP) — New Orleans Saints quarterback Alvin Kamara wants his team to be "a part of history" during Sunday's historic game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Stade de France. The matchup, billed as a significant occasion, comes as New Orleans becomes the first NFL team to play a game in France. Saints running back Kamara emphasized that the victory would grant the team a lasting bragging point.

The Saints, currently sitting at 2-4, are eager to end a three-game losing streak after a 34-27 victory over the New York Giants the previous week. Safety Justin Reid highlighted the team's momentum and confidence after that win, insisting that they need to maintain that level of performance throughout the entire game. Coach Kellen Moore, a former coordinator for the Dallas Cowboys, acknowledged that familiar faces, such as former Dallas offensive coordinator Mike McCarthy, could play a role in the game plans.

The Steelers, the 4-2 AFC North team, are eyeing their third consecutive win. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers, a four-time NFL MVP, faced five sacks last week but led a fourth-quarter comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in overtime. Saints coach Moore noted that Rodgers continues to move effectively within the pocket and throw precise passes. The Steelers are familiar with McCarthy's play style, as the coach served as an offensive coordinator for the team from 2020 to 2022.

Saints head coach Moore also mentioned that the Steelers' success after trailing in the fourth quarter, a striking 18 times since the 2020 season, could be a significant factor for his team. Pittsburgh leads the NFL in yards after catch, with 866 total yards through their six games so far.

With the game set to begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT on NFL Network, fans can look forward to a highly anticipated matchup between two teams with impressive offensive capabilities and a strong desire for victory.