{
  "id": 16641269,
  "title": "Steelers defensive snap counts, Week 7: Which players saw the most action?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/steelers-defensive-snap-counts-week-7-which-players-saw-the-most",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-26T18:26:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/steelers-defensive-snap-counts-week-182645323.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Pittsburgh Steelers' defensive performance in the Week 7 win against the New Orleans Saints was exceptionally strong. Notable statistics include limited opposition to just 263 passing yards and 18 rushing yards, culminating in a second-half shutout. The detailed snap counts provide insight into which players were most responsible for this defensive success. Jalen Ramsey, Patrick Queen, and Jaquan Brisker each played every snap of the game, contributing 100% of the defensive snaps. Jamel Dean and Asante Samuel Jr. also played an equal 96% of the snaps, showcasing their impact. Payton Wilson contributed the most total snaps at 52, while T.J. Watt, Cameron Heyward, and Keeanu Benton had significant contributions as well, each playing between 34-37% of the snaps. Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Robert Spears-Jennings, Yahya Black, Gabriel Rubio, DeShon Elliott, Jack Sawyer, and Kevin Jobity Jr. also played notable roles, each with fewer snaps but still contributing to the defensive effort. These snap counts provide a clear picture of the Steelers' defensive players who were most active in the Week 7 victory over the Saints.",
  "summary": "Here is a look at the Steelers defensive snap counts from the Week 7 win over the Saints in Paris.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jalen Ramsey, Patrick Queen, Jaquan Brisker played every snap (100%).",
    "Jamel Dean, Asante Samuel Jr. played 96% of snaps.",
    "Payton Wilson had most total snaps at 52."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}