Week 7 · Sunday, October 25, 9:30 AM ET
Pittsburgh Steelers at New Orleans Saints
Saints +1.5 at our first look, +3 now. 11 injury reports on file. Team pages: Steelers · Saints
Conditions: Indoors.
The read so far
News: Steelers −0.3 · Saints −0.1. Market: moved 1.5 toward the Steelers.
Pittsburgh Steelers −0.3
| S DeShon Elliott IR → Returning |
Returning | +0.3 |
| NB Jalen Ramsey Active → Questionable · 0.8 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.3 |
| LB Alex Highsmith Active → Questionable · 0.4 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.1 |
| LB T.J. Watt Active → Questionable · 0.4 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.1 |
New Orleans Saints −0.1
| CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Active → Questionable · 0.7 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.3 |
| LB Kaden Elliss Out → Questionable · 0.4 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | +0.2 |
| DT Nathan Shepherd Out → Questionable → Questionable · 0.2 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | +0.1 |
| G Cesar Ruiz Active → Questionable · 0.3 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.1 |
| CB Quincy Riley Active → Questionable · 0.3 if out, sits 37% of the time |
Questionable | −0.1 |
Each player counted once: his whole week, first status to last, in points from his team's side (−0.9 costs his team 0.9). A unit missing two or three starters counts extra. A questionable starter counts at his chance of sitting (shown beside him with his full value if he's ruled out). After the inactive list, a questionable starter who isn't on it is playing.
Line Movement
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | +1.5 | |
| NO CB McKinstry questionable | Sun Oct 18, 11:15 AM ET | +1 |
| NO CB Riley questionable | Sun Oct 18, 11:15 AM ET | +0.3 |
| NO G Ruiz questionable | Mon Oct 19, 9:42 PM ET | +0.5 |
| PIT NB Ramsey questionable | Fri Oct 23, 12:22 AM ET | -0.5 |
| Line now | +3 |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 44.5% (+125) | |
| NO CB McKinstry questionable | Sun Oct 18, 11:15 AM ET | 41.7% (+140) |
| NO CB Riley questionable | Sun Oct 18, 11:15 AM ET | 41.1% (+143) |
| NO G Ruiz questionable | Mon Oct 19, 9:42 PM ET | 36.1% (+177) |
| PIT NB Ramsey questionable | Fri Oct 23, 12:22 AM ET | 41.1% (+143) |
| Price-only move | 40.6% (+146) | |
| Line now | 40.6% (+146) |
Data
| Cause | When | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Opening line | 44.5 | |
| Reaction to last week's game | Mon Oct 19, 12:19 AM ET | -0.5 |
| PIT S Elliott upgraded | Sat Oct 24, 7:55 PM ET | -0.6 |
| Line now | 43.5 |
Notes
Steelers put safety DeShon Elliott back on active roster
Pittsburgh activated safety DeShon Elliott to the active roster. That clears the way for the starting safety to be available against New Orleans. ProFootballTalk
PIT since this note: −3 → −3 (no move)
Saints elevate Kilty, Tillman for Steelers game
New Orleans elevated offensive lineman Easton Kilty and receiver Cedric Tillman from the practice squad ahead of Sunday's game with Pittsburgh. Both will be available as depth options. New Orleans Saints (team site)
NO since this note: +3 → +3 (no move)
Saints expect Elliss back; Ruiz questionable against Steelers
New Orleans linebacker Kaden Elliss is in line to return to the lineup for Sunday's game with Pittsburgh. Guard Cesar Ruiz is listed as questionable, leaving the interior line in question. ProFootballTalk
NO since this note: +3 → +3 (no move)
Dowdle, Elliott questionable as Steelers shift Paris practice to Saturday
Pittsburgh listed running back Rico Dowdle and safety DeShon Elliott as questionable for Sunday's game against New Orleans in Paris. Weather forced the team to cancel its Friday walkthrough at the stadium, pushing the final practice to Saturday, which could factor into those game-day decisions. ProFootballTalk
PIT since this note: −3 → −3 (no move)
Steelers expect T.J. Watt to play through calf issue at New Orleans
Pittsburgh does not believe T.J. Watt's calf injury will keep him out Sunday against the Saints. The star edge rusher being available keeps the Steelers' pass rush intact. ProFootballTalk
PIT since this note: −3 → −3 (no move)
Steelers without Echols, Skowronek against Saints
Pittsburgh ruled out cornerback Brandin Echols with a hamstring injury and receiver Ben Skowronek with a calf injury for Sunday's game in Paris against New Orleans. The secondary loses a rotational corner for the matchup. ProFootballTalk
PIT since this note: −3.5 → −3 (+0.5)
Steelers put DE Joseph-Day on injured reserve
Pittsburgh moved defensive end Sebastian Joseph-Day to the Reserve/Injured List, sidelining him for at least the next several games. The Steelers lose a rotational veteran up front heading into their trip to New Orleans. Pittsburgh Steelers (team site)
PIT since this note: −3.5 → −3 (+0.5)
Steelers cut safety Rayshawn Jenkins
Pittsburgh released safety Rayshawn Jenkins, thinning the secondary depth ahead of the trip to New Orleans. Pittsburgh Steelers (team site)
PIT since this note: −3.5 → −3 (+0.5)
Tyson sidelined again, Saints rookie receiver eyes Week 9
New Orleans wide receiver Jordyn Tyson will not practice this week and will miss the Week 7 game against Pittsburgh. His NFL debut is now pushed to Week 9 at the earliest, keeping the Saints short a pass-catching option. ProFootballTalk
NO since this note: +3.5 → +3 (−0.5)
Steelers bring back Valdes-Scantling on practice squad
Pittsburgh is re-signing veteran receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling to its practice squad. He adds depth at wideout and could be elevated for the game at New Orleans. ProFootballTalk
PIT since this note: −3 → −3 (no move)
Line moves 2.5 on the news: Quincy Riley (CB2) Active to Questionable
The consensus spread on Steelers at Saints has moved from +0.5 to +3 (home side). The move followed the report: Quincy Riley (CB2) Active to Questionable.
NO since this note: +2 → +3 (+1.0)
Line moves 2 toward the Saints after last week's results
The consensus spread on Steelers at Saints has moved from +2.5 to +0.5 (home side). The move began within hours of the teams' last games: the market re-rating them on what it just saw, not a news story.
NO since this note: +2 → +3 (+1.0)
Line moves 2 toward the Steelers ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Steelers at Saints has moved from +1 to +3 (home side), with 3 of 4 books moving the same way (a broad, fast move). The market started moving 1h 05m before the report: Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB1) Active to Questionable.
NO since this note: +1 → +3 (+2.0)
Total rises 12 for Steelers at Saints ahead of the news
The consensus total on Steelers at Saints has moved from 32 to 44, with 1 of 5 books moving the same way. The market started moving 1h 36m before the report: Kool-Aid McKinstry (CB1) Active to Questionable.
NO since this note: +1 → +3 (+2.0)
Total drops 12.5 for Steelers at Saints
The consensus total on Steelers at Saints has moved from 44.5 to 32, with 0 of 5 books moving the same way. The move followed the report: Alvin Kamara (RB) Questionable to Cleared.
NO since this note: +2.5 → +3 (+0.5)
Line moves 1 toward the Steelers ahead of the news
The consensus spread on Steelers at Saints has moved from +1.5 to +2.5 (home side), with 0 of 4 books moving the same way. The market started moving 0h 30m before the report: Keeanu Benton (DT) Questionable to Cleared.
NO since this note: +2.5 → +3 (+0.5)
Injury Report
Pittsburgh Steelers
| Player | Change | Worth | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| NB Jalen Ramsey Wed 5:44 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.3 | — |
| LB Alex Highsmith Wed 6:04 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
| LB T.J. Watt Thu 3:25 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
| S DeShon Elliott Sat 10:50 AM |
IR → Returning | −0.3 | — |
Out long-term, already in the line: Derrick Harmon (DL · IR · since Week 5), DeShon Elliott (DB · IR, designated to return · since Week 1), Michael Pittman (WR · IR · since Week 5), Roman Wilson (WR · IR · since Week 6).
New Orleans Saints
| Player | Change | Worth | Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| CB Kool-Aid McKinstry Sun 3:36 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.3 | — |
| CB Quincy Riley Sun 5:03 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
| G Cesar Ruiz Mon 8:31 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
| DT Nathan Shepherd Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Questionable | −0.1 | — |
| LB Kaden Elliss Tue 12:25 PM |
Out → Questionable | −0.2 | — |
| RB Alvin Kamara Wed 6:04 PM |
Active → Questionable | +0.0 | — |
| DT Nathan Shepherd Fri 9:45 AM |
Active → Questionable | +0.1 | — |
Out long-term, already in the line: Kelvin Banks Jr. (OL · IR · since Week 3), Travis Etienne (RB · IR · since Week 4).
Worth = points against the team from that change in his chance of playing, on our valuation of him over his backup.
Every Book · Saints side
| Book | Spread | Price | Moneyline | Decimal | Win % (no-vig) | Total | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus | +3 | −109 | +138 | 2.38 | 40.6% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Kalshi | +3 | — | +147 | 2.47 | 40.5% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| DraftKings | +3 | −108 | +136 | 2.36 | 40.7% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| FanDuel | +3 | −114 | +134 | 2.34 | 41.1% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetMGM | +3 | −108 | +135 | 2.35 | 40.9% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Caesars | +3 | −106 | +138 | 2.38 | 40.3% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Fanatics | +3 | −110 | +135 | 2.35 | 40.6% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetRivers | +3 | −109 | +140 | 2.40 | 39.6% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetOnline | +3 | −109 | +139 | 2.39 | 40.5% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| Bovada | +3 | −110 | +140 | 2.40 | 40.1% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| LowVig | +3 | −108 | +139 | 2.39 | 40.5% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| MyBookie | +3 | −110 | +136 | 2.36 | 40.7% | 43.5 | Sun 7:21 AM |
| BetUS | +3 | −110 | +138 | 2.38 | 40.6% | 43 | Sun 7:21 AM |
Best for PIT: FanDuel −3 (−106)Best for NO: Caesars +3 (−106)
Latest quotes. Kalshi's percentage is its contract price; its odds are that price with no margin. The Steelers side is the mirror image.