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WEEK 16 • SUN • 12/23 • FINAL
Pittsburgh Steelers 8-6-1
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1 2 3 4
3 11 14 0
7 10 7 7
New Orleans Saints 13-2
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Caesars Superdome
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Locker Room Celebration

The Saints celebrate their win over the Steelers and clinching the #1 seed in the NFC for the upcoming postseason.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Game Action #2

Check out the Week 16 game action between the Saints and Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Game Action #1

Check out the Week 16 game action between the Saints and Steelers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Entertainment

Check out the Saints entertainment throughout the game during their Week 16 battle against the Steelers.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Fans and Sideline Guests

Saints fans cheer on the team as they face the Steelers in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Pregame

Saints players prepare for their Week 16 match-up against the Steelers on December 23, 2018 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
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Week 16 Saints vs. Steelers: Saintsations

Check out photos of the Saintsations performing for fans during the Saints vs. Steelers game in Week 16.
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Every Michael Thomas catch from his 109-yard day | Week 16

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas had 11 catches for 109 yards and one touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16 of the 2018 NFL season.
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Saints vs. Steelers Highlights | 2018 NFL Week 16

Watch highlights from the New Orleans Saints vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game in Week 16 of the 2018 NFL season.
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Quotes from the Pittsburgh Steelers - Week 16

The Pittsburgh Steelers spoke to the media following their week 16 game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Dec. 23
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Quotes from Saints players following the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

New Orleans Saints players recap their week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 23
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New Orleans Saints continue to 'prove them right' with big win over Steelers

Saints earn No. 1 seed in NFC with hard-fought home victory over Pittsburgh
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Quotes from Drew Brees following the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Drew Brees spoke to the media following the week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 23
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Quotes from Sean Payton following the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers

Head coach Sean Payton spoke to the media following the Saints' week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 23
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Notes from New Orleans Saints 31-28 win over Pittsburgh Steelers

13-2 mark ties best record in franchise history through 15 games
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Craig Robertson among New Orleans Saints standouts vs. Pittsburgh

His stop on fake punt led to game-winning touchdown
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Cameron Jordan: 'Domefield advantage is real'

Defensive End Cameron Jordan speaks with the media after the Saints beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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Michael Thomas: 'We wanted to be the No. 1 seed'

Wide receiver Michael Thomas speaks with the media after the Saints beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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DeMario Davis: 'That was a playoff atmosphere'

Linebacker DeMario Davis speaks with the media after the Saints beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-28 at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 23, 2018.
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Saints vs Steelers: Drew Brees Postgame Press Conference

Watch Drew Brees' postgame press conference after a New Orleans Saints victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 23, 2018.
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Saints vs Steelers: Sean Payton Postgame Press Conference

Watch Head Coach Sean Payton's postgame press conference after a New Orleans Saints victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on December 23, 2018.
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Saints take late lead on Thomas' stellar TD catch near the pylon

The New Orleans Saints take the late lead on wide receiver Michael Thomas' stellar 2-yard touchdown catch near the pylon.
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New Orleans Saints 31-28 comeback win over Pittsburgh Steelers secures No. 1 seed in NFC playoffs

Saints won on 2-yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Michael Thomas
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Ted Ginn delivers HUGE catch for third-and-20 conversion

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees hits his wide receiver Ted Ginn for 25 yards on a crucial third down.
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Brees darts pass to Kirkwood for 23 yards

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees darts a pass to his wide receiver Keith Kirkwood for 23 yards.
Team Statistics
Pittsburgh Steelers PIT New Orleans Saints NO
429 Total Net Yards 370
6 Total Penalties 9
79 Penalty Yards 91
00:31:20 Time of Possession 00:28:40

Box Score

  • Pittsburgh Steelers
  • New Orleans Saints

  • Passing

    Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    B. Roethlisberger
    		33/50 380 3 0

    Rushing

    Player ATT YDS LNG TD
    J. Samuels
    		12 53 16 0
    S. Ridley
    		3 4 6 0
    B. Roethlisberger
    		2 4 5 0
    R. Nix-Jones
    		1 4 4 0

    Receiving

    Player REC YDS LNG TD
    A. Brown
    		14 185 28 2
    J. Smith-Schuster
    		11 115 23 0
    V. McDonald
    		1 49 49 0
    R. Switzer
    		3 18 13 0
    J. Samuels
    		3 11 7 1
    E. Rogers
    		1 2 2 0

  • Passing

    Player CP/ATT YDS TD INT
    D. Brees
    		27/39 326 1 0
    T. Hill
    		0/1 0 0 1

    Rushing

    Player ATT YDS LNG TD
    M. Ingram
    		11 35 8 1
    A. Kamara
    		7 23 8 2
    D. Brees
    		1 -1 -1 0

    Receiving

    Player REC YDS LNG TD
    M. Thomas
    		11 109 28 1
    A. Kamara
    		4 82 42 0
    T. Ginn
    		5 74 25 0
    K. Kirkwood
    		2 35 23 0
    T. Smith
    		1 11 11 0
    M. Ingram
    		1 8 8 0
    B. Watson
    		1 6 6 0
    J. Hill
    		2 1 5 0

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