Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet: Week 7 vs. the New York Jets
Steelers GameDay Cheat Sheet is a weekly series featuring a quick glance at the upcoming Steelers game, including odds, records, things to watch for, and how to watch/listen to the game.
New York Jets (2-4) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
- After being acquired via trade earlier this week, wide receiver Davante Adams can make his New York Jets debut at Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football (8:20 p.m. ET, NBC). Adams will be reunited with quarterback Aaron Rodgers, as the two spent eight seasons (2014-21) as teammates together in Green Bay, connecting on 76 touchdowns, including the postseason.
- With their next touchdown connection, Rodgers and Adams will surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and Reggie Wayne (76 touchdown connections) and Drew Brees and Marques Colston (76) for the fifth-most touchdown connections between a quarterback-wide receiver duo in NFL history, including playoffs.
- Both Rodgers and Adams can make their Sunday Night Football debuts this season, as both players have been among the best-ever in the timeslot. Rodgers’ 80 touchdown passes are the most-ever on Sunday Night Football, while his 9,117 passing yards are the third-most.
- With 89 passing yards this week, Rodgers will surpass Pro Football Hall of Famer Peyton Manning (9,205 passing yards) for the second-most passing yards ever on Sunday Night Football. Only Tom Brady (11,146) has more.
- Adams has 19 touchdown receptions on Sunday Night Football and with one more, will tie Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss (20 touchdown receptions) for the most ever.
- Adams’ 140 receptions on Sunday Night Football rank fourth all-time and his 1,635 receiving yards rank fifth. He has a chance to move up the ranks in both categories this week.
- With the Adams news, sportsbooks and online poker sites have set the odds in the Jets’ favor as a 1.5-point favorite. The game is set for a low-scoring affair at Acrisure Stadium with a 38.0 over/under.
Series Notes
- All-Time Steelers lead, 20-7
- Last: Jets Win, 24-20 (Oct. 2, 2022)
- Home Steelers lead, 10-2
- Last: Jets Win, 24-20 (Oct. 2, 2022)
- Away Steelers lead, 10-5
- Last: Jets Win, 16-10 (Dec. 22, 2019)
- Playoffs Steelers lead, 2-0
- Last: Steelers Win, 24-19 (Jan. 23, 2011)
The Coaches
- Steelers: Mike Tomlin
- At Franchise: 177-102-2 (18)
- Overall: 177-102-2 (18)
- Versus Opponent: 3-5
- Jets: Jeff Ulbrich
- At Franchise: 0-1 (1)
- Overall: 0-1 (1)
- Versus Opponent: 0-0
Gameday Information
- Date: Sunday, October 20
Time: 8:20 p.m. ET - Location: Acrisure Stadium
Pittsburgh, PA
Capacity 68,400 // Natural Grass - TV: NBC & Peacock, Locally WPXI-TV (Check listings below for affiliates)
- Mike Tirico (play-by-play)
- Cris Collinsworth (analysis)
- Melissa Stark (field reporter)
- Satellite Radio
- Steelers: Sirius 85, XM/SXM 225, Internet 826
- Jets: Sirius 119, XM/SXM 226, Internet 824
- National Radio: Westwood One Sports
- Ryan Radtke (play-by-play)
- Ross Tucker (analysis)
- Local Radio: Steelers Radio Network
Locally: 102.5 WDVE-FM (Pittsburgh) & 970 WBGG-AM (Pittsburgh)
(48 affiliates – see below)- Rob King (play-by-play)
- Craig Wolfley (analysis)
- Max Starks (sideline)
- Missi Matthews (field reporter)
- Referee: Shawn Smith
- Vegas: Jets -1.5 | Over/Under: 38.0
Steelers-Jets Pregame Show
Joe and Brian debate the pros and cons of the Steelers starting Russell Wilson over Justin Fields this Sunday night against the New York Jets.
The conversation takes an in-depth look at Wilson’s and Fields’ careers, how they compare with other quarterbacks, and why the “if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it” cliché may be lost on some fans.
The Jets come to town with their own issues, some of which may be a daunting task up against the Steelers’ defense. The hosts preview the big matchup and how Pittsburgh can leave the victors.
View the video below on YouTube or visit our podcast page to find it on all popular audio platforms.
SCU Steelers News & Notes
- Five Steelers to keep an eye on against Jets
- Steelers Scouting Report: New York Jets, Week 7
- TJ Watt’s dominant start has him as the favorite for DPOY
- Is it time for Russell Wilson to start over Justin Fields?
- Bill Belichick believes the Steelers have the best quarterback situation in the NFL
- 5 Steelers surprises in Sunday’s win against the Raiders
- Takeaways: Steelers elevate play, beat Raiders
- Official Injury Report
Team Rankings
| NYJ | PIT | |
|---|---|---|
| Home Record | 1-2-0 | 1-1-0 |
| Away Record | 1-2-0 | 3-1-0 |
| Record vs. Spread | 2-4-0 | 4-2-0 |
| Points Scored/Game | 18.8 (22nd) | 20.7 (20th) |
| Points Allowed/Game | 18.0 (7th) | 14.3 (2nd) |
| Takeaway Diff. | -1 (18th) | +7 (5th) |
| Pass Yds/Game | 217 (16th) | 166 (28th) |
| Rush Yds/Game | 87 (30th) | 131 (9th) |
| Def. Pass Yds/Game | 148 (2nd) | 208 (13th) |
| Def. Rush Yds/Game | 124 (17th) | 85 (4th) |
Team Leaders
| Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Justin Fields | 106/160, 1106 yds, 5 TDs |
| George Pickens | 26 rec, 363 yds, 0 TD |
| Najee Harris | 96 rush, 376 yds, 1 TD |
| New York Jets 2024 Leaders | |
|---|---|
| Aaron Rodgers | 134/217, 1387 yds, 9 TDs |
| Garrett Wilson | 41 rec, 399 yds, 3 TDs |
| Breece Hall | 83 rush, 310 yds, 2 TDs |
Steelers Notes
- QB JUSTIN FIELDS completed 14 of 24 atts. (58.3 pct.) for 145 yards with 0 INTs & rushed for season-high 59 yards & 2 TDs last week, 21st-career game with 50+ rush yards, tied with Jalen Hurts for 3rd-most ever by QB in 1st 4 seasons. Has 0 INTs in 5 of 6 games this season. Has 2 TD passes in 2 of 3 career starts on SNF. Is 3-1 in his past 4 starts in primetime, with 8 TDs (7 pass, 1 rush) vs. INT.
- RB NAJEE HARRIS led team with season-high 122 scrimmage yards (seasonhigh 106 rush, 16 rec.) & rushed for 1st TD of season last week. Is 1 of 2 in NFL (Jordan Mason) with 70+ scrimmage yards in 6 games this season. Rushed for 74 yards in last meeting. Has 531 scrimmage yards (88.5 per game) in 6 career games on SNF. Is 1 of 4 in NFL with 375+ rush yards (376) & 100+ rec. yards (135).
- RB JAYLEN WARREN has 40+ scrimmage yards in 5 of his past 6 at home.
- WR GEORGE PICKENS had 53 rec. yards last week & has 50+ rec. yards in 3 of past 4. Had 6 catches for 102 yards in last meeting.
- TE PAT FREIERMUTH has TD catch in 2 of past 3. Had 7 catches for 85 yards in last meeting. Aims for his 3rd in row on SNF with rec. TD.
- LB T.J. WATT had 5 tackles & 2 FFs last week, 5th-career game with 2+ FFs, most among active players. Aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles, TFL & FF. Has 0.5+ sacks in 11 of his past 12 at home, with full sack in each of past 3. Had sack, FF & FR in only career game vs. NYJ (12/22/19). Has 6.5 sacks & 2 FFs in his past 4 on SNF.
- LB PATRICK QUEENled team with season-high 13 tackles & had TFL last week, 4th-straight game with 8+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of past 3. Had 9 tackles & half sack in only career game vs. NYJ (9/11/22 w/ Bal.).
- DT CAMERON HEYWARD had sack last week & has sack in 3 of past 4.
- CB DONTE JACKSON aims for 4th in row with PD & 3rd in row with INT.
- S MINKAH FITZPATRICK had 2 PD & INT in last meeting. Has PD in 3 of his past 4 on SNF.
Jets Notes
- QB AARON RODGERS completed 23 of 35 atts. (65.7 pct.) for season-high 294 yards & 2 TDs vs. INT with 99 rating last week. Has 2 TD passes in 4 of past 5, incl. each of past 2. Has 7 TDs (5 pass, 2 rush) vs. 0 INTs with 98.9 rating in 2 career starts vs. Pit., with 2+ TD passes & rush TD in each game. Has 84 TDs (80 pass, 4 rush) vs. 15 INTs with 108.1 rating in 35 career starts on SNF.
- RB BREECE HALL led team with season-high 169 scrimmage yards (113 rush, 56 rec.) last week, 5th-career game with 150+ scrimmage yards, 4th-most among RBs since 2022. Has 90+ scrimmage yards & TD in 4 of his past 5 on road. Rushed for 66 yards & TD in last meeting. Has 822 scrimmage yards (102.8 per game) in 8 career games in primetime, with TD in 3 of past 4.
- WR GARRETT WILSON aims for 3rd in row with 8+ catches, 100+ rec. yards & rec. TD. Is 1 of 5 in NFL with 5+ catches in 5+ games (5) this season. Has 55+ rec. yards in each of 3 road games this season.
- WR DAVANTE ADAMS can make NYJ debut. Had 13 catches for 172 yards & 2 TDs in his last game vs. Pit. (9/24/23 w/ LV). Has 19 rec. TDs in 22 career games on SNF.
- WR ALLEN LAZARD had 6 catches for season-high 114 yards & TD last week. Has rec. TD in 3 of past 4. Aims for his 4th in row in primetime with TD catch.
- DL QUINNEN WILLIAMS had 2nd sack of season in Week 6. Has sack in each of 2 career games vs. Pit. Has half each in each of 2 career games on SNF.
- EDGE WILL MCDONALD IV had sack & 1st FF of season last week. Has sack in 4 of past 5, incl. each of past 2. Ranks tied-2nd in NFL with 7 sacks in 2024.
- LB QUINCY WILLIAMS aims for his 11th in row with 6+ tackles. Aims for 3rd in row on road with FR.
- LB JAMIEN SHERWOOD aims for 3rd in row with 12+ tackles. Has TFL in 2 of past 3.
- CB SAUCE GARDNER has PD in 4 of his pst 5 on road. Had PD in last meeting.
Steelers TV Coverage
This week’s game will be broadcast on nationally and in primetime on NBC (Pittsburgh local affiliate WPXI) and Peacock .
Steelers Radio Coverage
Flagship Stations
- WDVE-FM (102.5)
- WBGG-AM (970)
Pennsylvania Affiliates
- Altoona-WVAM (1430)
- Altoona-WRKY (104.9)
- Beaver Falls-WBVP (1230)
- Beaver Falls-WMBA (1460)
- Bedford-WBVE (107.5)
- Butler-WISR (680)
- Chambersburg-WCHA (800)
- Clarendon-WKNB (104.3)
- Clarion-WCCR (92.7)
- Cooperstown-WUUZ (107.7)
- DuBois-WIFT (102.1)
- DuBois-WKFT (101.3)
- Erie-WRKT (104.9)
- Johnstown-WNTJ (1490)
- Johnstown-WRKW (99.1)
- Latrobe-WCNS (1480)
- Milton-WVLY (100.9)
- Saegertown-WUZZ (94.3)
- Somerset-WNTI (990)
- Starview-WONN (92.7)
- State College-WQWK (1450)
- Uniontown-WMBS (590)
- Washington-WJPA (1450)
- Williamsport-WCXR (99.3)
- Williamsport-WZXR (103.7)
Maryland Affiliates
- Cumberland-WRQE (106.1)
- Hagerstown-WHAG (1410)
Ohio Affiliates
- Fremont-WOHF (92.1)
- Marietta-WJAW (630)
- Youngstown-WNIO (1390)
Virginia Affiliates
- Vienna-WDMX (100.1)
West Virginia Affiliates
- Fairmont-WRLF (94.3)
- Fairmont-WMMN (920)
- New Martinsville-WXCR (92.3)
Steelers Nation Radio
Steelers Nation Radio is a 24-hour/day HD radio station dedicated specifically to the Pittsburgh Steelers. It can be heard on www.steelers.com, the official Steelers app or the iHeart app on your smartphone, and at 102.5 WDVE HD2.
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