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Jets vs Steelers - Sunday, October 20, 2024
The Jets are coming off an extremely disappointing 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football. With a Hail Mary touchdown to Allen Lazard late in the second quarter and one of the best passing games from quarterback Aaron Rodgers, since he donned a Jets jersey, it was one of the best offensive performances we've seen from New York. The addition of 4x All-Pro wide receiver and former teammate of Rodgers, Davante Adams, should now make this one of the most exciting offenses to watch in the NFL—something I'd never thought I'd be saying about the Jets.
We're not yet sure if Adams will be healthy enough to make his Jets debut against the Steelers this weekend, but if he can, this will surely be one of the most-watched games of Week Seven. The Steelers' defense should provide a good test for the Jets, who currently sit at 2-4, third place in the AFC East.
The Steelers have one of the best-run defenses in the NFL, allowing just 3.6 yards per rush, the second-best in the NFL. They also allow just 85.5 yards a game, fourth in the NFL, and just 0.3 rushing touchdowns a game. Where they have struggled to find consistency on the defensive side of the ball, although it hasn't been terrible, is against the pass, where they rank in the bottom half of the league in multiple categories. They are 18th in the NFL in yards allowed per pass (7.1) and have also had trouble pressuring the quarterback. Pittsburgh has a sack percentage of just 6.76%, which ranks 18th in the NFL, even with All-Pro outside linebacker T.J. Watt playing in all six games this season. Watt has recorded 4.5 sacks in 2024 and has a long way to go if he even wants to sniff his 2023 total of 19.
The Steelers offense will have some significant changes this week, as it appears that former Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson is due to start. Justin Fields has led the Steelers to a 4-2 record this season and is coming off a win against the Las Vegas Raiders, which makes his demotion somewhat of a surprise. The former first-round draft pick has a passer rating of 93.9 this season, with 1,106 passing yards, five touchdowns, and just one interception.
The Pittsburgh front office's decision has been somewhat controversial, with some fans calling for Fields to remain the starter because, hey, if it ain't broke—don't fix it. And sitting at a 4-2 record tied for first place in the typical bloodbath that we call the AFC North isn't what most people would consider broke.
All eyes this weekend should be on Wilson and Adams' potential debuts to see if either of these teams made the right choice this week. With both teams vying for a crucial win in the competitive AFC landscape, expect a battle where every play counts.
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