Jets vs. Steelers Takeaways
The Pittsburgh Steelers took on the New York Jets Sunday night, ending in a decisive victory, 37-15. The game was close until the Steelers were able to score a total of 31 unanswered points, contributing to the newest loss on the Jets’ record, which sits at 2-5. The game was characterized by Russell Wilson’s long-awaited return, and he went on to score three touchdowns in his season debut. His opponent, Aaron Rodgers, struggled even to manage one touchdown and was continually pressured by the Steel City’s defense, which appeared to be as strong as it’s ever been. Overall, the Jets just had too many obvious weaknesses, and the Steelers were able to exploit these time and again throughout the final three quarters.
Though the Pittsburgh Steelers initially started the game slow, they quickly built up momentum to combat the original score of 15-6. The Jets led for the first half, but Wilson was a dominant force throughout the second half and acted as the catalyst for the shift when he completed an 11-yard touchdown pass to George Pickens, changing the tempo right before the half. In the first play of the second half, he found Pickens again, this time for a pass that racked up 37 yards, and ultimately led to the Steelers in field goal range. Another dominant force of the game was none other than Beanie Bishop Jr., who completed two picks, both of which resulted in the Steelers scoring on the next possession.
The New York Jets simply put out another seemingly lackluster performance, which led to their loss, despite being the favored team heading into the game. By the end of the match, the Jets’ offense had only rushed for 54 yards on a total of 15 carriers, a statistic that is not up to the professional level. Davante Adams, a wide receiver for the Jets, made his season debut after being traded, though he only had the opportunity to complete three catches for a total of 30 yards. The effort from the Jets team was ultimately insufficient, and they played another demoralizing match that left many fans questioning the coaching staff’s decision and strategy.
