Week seven NFL action sees Steelers top Saints in Paris as multiple games heat up

UPDATE - follow-up to NFL week seven: 49ers v Falcons, Colts v Vikings, Bengals v Ravens and more – updates: The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Paris during a busy week seven of NFL action.

Game Action

Christian McCaffrey returned for the San Francisco 49ers, featuring in a dummy handoff on the opening play that allowed Brock Purdy to connect with Jordan Watkins for five yards, though McCaffrey lost two yards on his next carry. The Atlanta Falcons took a lead after Michael Penix faked a handoff and threw to Michael Pitts in the end zone following short passes to Kyle Pitts and Drake London. Joe Burrow completed a seven-yard pass for the Cincinnati Bengals, finishing the first half 6 of 12 for 43 yards, while connecting with Mike Gesicki for a six-yard touchdown. Bijan Robinson helped advance Atlanta past midfield with a quick run.

Turnovers And Scores

In other games, the Cleveland Browns and Tennessee Titans traded touchdowns in a close first half, with Cam Ward throwing an interception to Denzel Ward and Tony Adams recovering a fumble for the Titans. The Houston Texans leveled the score at 14-14 against the Giants just before half-time as CJ Stroud threw a six-yard touchdown to Marvin Harrison Jr., who also secured a two-point conversion. Tampa Bay built a 26-6 lead over the Carolina Panthers thanks to Bucky Irving's two touchdowns and three lost turnovers by Carolina. JJ McCarthy threw 29 yards to Thomas Fidone to set up a quarterback sneak for a Giants touchdown, while the winless Miami Dolphins held a half-time lead in New York.

Context

NFL regular-season games played internationally, such as this matchup in Paris, help grow the sport's global fanbase by bringing regular-season competition to international markets. Turnover battles and quarterback performances often dictate the momentum of tightly contested games during the middle stretch of the season.