The New Orleans Saints rebounded from three consecutive losses with a 35-32 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday afternoon.
New Orleans improves to 5-7 with the win and takes a 1/2-game lead in the NFC South, while Pittsburgh falls to 7-5.
Here's what you need to know:
- Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell became the eighth player in team history to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards in a season, and the first since 2010.
- Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger struggled while playing through what appeared to be a right hand injury, completing 32-of-58 passes for 435 yards with two touchdowns and a pair of interceptions.
- Saints quarterback Drew Brees finished the game 19-of-27 for 257 yards and five touchdowns.
- Saints wide receiver Kenny Stills caught five passes for a season-high 162 yards and a touchdown.
- Oft-used Saints wide receiver Nick Toon also had a solid game, catching two passes for 17 yards and the first touchdown of his career.
- Steelers defensive end Brett Keisel left the game in the fourth quarter with a left triceps injury and didn't return.
- Saints tight end Jimmy Graham was held without a catch.