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Saints look to take skid-ending performance at Giants into success overseas
The Saints will try to build on a 34-27 win that ended a three-game skid as they play the Steelers in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.
The New Orleans Saints snapped a three-game losing streak by defeating the New York Giants 34-27 on Sunday, then traveled to Paris to prepare for the NFL's first regular-season game in France this coming Sunday.
Owner Gayle Benson expressed dissatisfaction last week as the team endured a three-game skid; the victory provided respite from mounting desperation within the organization.
Saints coach Kellen Moore praised the team's physical play, noting the running game finished with a season-high 175 yards rushing. Rookie Jeremiah Wright saw extended action after veteran Cesar Ruiz left with a knee injury.
The Saints will serve as the home team against the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Stade de France this coming Sunday, though French spectators may favor the Steelers given their eight Super Bowl appearances and six championships.
Following the game in France, the Saints return home for a bye week before resuming play November 8 at the Superdome against Cleveland, a venue the team recently described as a "house of horrors.