Saints face Steelers in first NFL game held in France

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Oct, 19:44 · Archive

The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will play the first NFL game in France on Sunday at Stade de France.

The New Orleans Saints and Pittsburgh Steelers will make NFL history on Sunday by playing the first regular season game in France, at Stade de France in Paris. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. local time, or 8:30 a.m. in New Orleans.

The Saints (2-4) are seeking their second consecutive win after ending a three-game losing streak last weekend with a 34-27 victory over the New York Giants in New Jersey. The Steelers (4-2) aim for their third straight victory, having defeated the Colts and Buccaneers in recent weeks.

Saints kicker Daniel Carlson, who arrived in Paris on Friday morning and participated in full team practice, is particularly eager to return home. His wife is expecting their fourth child, and he said the couple are 'praying really hard' that he doesn't miss the birth. However, he confirmed they have received clearance from their doctor. 'We've been doing really well and my wife's a champ,' he said. 'This is our fourth kid, so we've gone through this a couple of times.'

Weather conditions pose a potential challenge, with strong winds in the Paris region on Friday and rain forecast for Sunday that won't clear until shortly before kickoff. Carlson said he is prepared to play in either covered or open stadium conditions, having played in Europe previously.

How it is being reported

• Saints’ kicker Carlson especially eager for Sunday’s game in Paris, and to get back homeSaints (2-4), Steelers (4-2) to make history Sunday with first NFL game in FranceKNOE · 24 Oct, 18:52
• Saints’ kicker Carlson especially eager for Sunday’s game in Paris, and to get back homeSaints (2-4), Steelers (4-2) to make history Sunday with first NFL game in FranceWAFB · 24 Oct, 18:52

In this story: New Orleans Saints · Pittsburgh Steelers · Daniel Carlson · Paris · France · Stade de France · New York Giants

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