The New York Jets (2-5) were topped by the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2), 37-15, in Week 7 on “Sunday Night Football.”
The loss stings considering all the recent changes the team has made. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is still in search of his first win and All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is, too.
Here is Jets Wire’s instant analysis of the Week 7 loss to the Steelers:
Final score: 37-15 Steelers
Scoring summary:
First quarter 11:33 Chris Boswell Made 46 Yard Field Goal (3-0 Steelers)
First quarter 2:27: Breece Hall 13 Yard Rush (7-3 Jets)
Second quarter 8:20: Chris Boswell Made 29 Yard Field Goal (7-6 Jets)
Second quarter 5:29: Tyler Conklin Pass From Aaron Rodgers for 1 Yard (15-6 Jets, two-point conversion)
Second quarter 0:27: George Pickens Pass From Russell Wilson for 11 Yards (15-13 Jets)
Third quarter 7:49: Chris Boswell Made 21 Yd Field Goal (16-15 Steelers)
Third quarter 7:15: Russell Wilson 1 Yard Rush (23-15 Steelers)
Fourth quarter 12:09: Van Jefferson Pass From Russell Wilson for 4 Yards (30-15 Steelers)
Fourth quarter 0:26: Najee Harris 10 Yd Run (37-15 Steelers)
Game ball: Breece Hall
In an otherwise poor game on offense, running back Breece Hall managed back-to-back big games. Hall notched a touchdown run of 13 yards to give his team a 7-3 lead early. In addition, Hall shined in the passing attack, leading the Jets with six catches for 103 yards.
Key stat
The two interceptions quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw were extremely untimely.
Just before halftime, Rodgers tossed one when he was forcing a pass down the middle of the field. Right after, Pittsburgh managed a touchdown with 27 seconds remaining. It wasn’t a backbreaker, but it hurt.
Then in the second half wide receiver Garrett Wilson dropped an easy catch and it was picked off on the deflection. After a long return, the Steelers pounded in that one for a touchdown as well.
Momentum was killed.
Deciding factor: The second INT
Beanie Bishop was the player who picked off Rodgers on both occasions. The second of the two felt like it might have ended the game.
The Steelers were leading 16-15 at that point and the interception, combined with the Wilson drop, and then the long return? The wind went right out of the Jets’ sails. New York did not score another point after that point.
Final takeaway
This one is pretty simple: What’s the excuse now? First head coach Robert Saleh is fired, then the addition of All-Pro wide receiver was needed.
Not only was this a loss, it was ugly and might have ended the Jets’ season before Halloween. There was huge hype around this team in New York and it is now completely gone.
What's next?
The Jets will complete their season series against the Patriots (1-6) as they head to New England for a 1 p.m. kickoff in Week 8.
