Darnell Washington’s Red‑Zone TD Powers Steelers to 10‑3 Lead in Paris Victory

The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the New Orleans Saints in Paris, France, in the NFL’s first regular‑season game held there.

Tight end Darnell Washington used his size advantage over a Saints defender to make a red‑zone touchdown catch.

The Steelers lined up five‑wide near the goal line with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the shotgun; Rodgers lobbed the ball toward Washington, who reeled in the four‑yard touchdown with one hand, giving Pittsburgh a 10‑3 lead.

Steelers defense forced a key turnover and held the Saints to just 10 points in the tight win.

Washington, a 6‑7, 264‑pound tight end drafted in the third round, No. 93 overall, in 2023, had recorded only two career touchdown catches in his first 55 NFL games.

At the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine, Washington ran a 4.64‑second 40‑yard dash.