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Jets vs. Steelers live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

Jets vs. Steelers live score, updates, highlights from NFL ‘Sunday Night Football’ game

This week’s Sunday night game has skyrocketed from an already intriguing matchup to one of the most anticipated of the season in less than seven days.

It all exploded Tuesday, with reports out of Steelers training that head coach Mike Tomlin was planning to give quarterback Russell Wilson first-team reps in anticipation of the veteran making his first start for Pittsburgh this weekend. Fourth-year slinger Justin Fields has been playing as Wilson deals with a calf injury he aggravated in the preseason.

The decision came as a surprise to some, with Fields having led the team to a 4-2 record so far, including wins over the Chargers, Broncos and Falcons through his first three games. Nevertheless, Wilson’s pedigree, including a 35-point Super Bowl victory over Peyton Manning’s Broncos in 2014, left little doubt he would be given a shot at the starting spot when healthy.

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For the Jets, on the other hand, things are looking a little bit more clear. The same day the Steelers reopened their quarterback controversy, New York facilitated a highly anticipated blockbuster trade with the Raiders for star wide receiver Davante Adams. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers played with Adams for four years in Green Bay, and the duo were often considered one of the best pass-catching pairs in the league. 

Now, the two reunite in a different shade of green and a slightly more modern stadium with hopes of repeating the magic that had Adams averaging 119 receptions, 1,463 yards and 14.5 touchdowns per season as a Packer. 

The Jets (2-4) and Steelers (4-2) are a combined 1-5 through their last six games, with the only win coming last weekend in Pittsburgh’s 32-13 thrashing of Las Vegas. Adams was notably absent from the contest, however, missing the Raiders last three games with a hamstring injury.

Here’s everything to know about the “Sunday Night Football” matchup, including live scores, updates and highlights.

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Jets vs. Steelers final score

  1 2 3 4 F
Jets 0        
Steelers 3        

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Jets vs. Steelers results, highlights from “Sunday Night Football”

(All times Eastern)

First quarter

8:51 p.m. — Rodgers finds Hall in the air for 13 before handing it off to Allen for two more yards. On second-and-eight, Rodgers passed it to Wilson on the left sideline. The WR breaks a tackle and advances inside the 15 for a first down.

8:49 p.m. — On third-and-one, Rodgers passes it short to Lazard who reaches for the marker and is called short. However, the replay assistants up in the booth overturned the call and the Jets were given a first down at the Pittsburgh 40.

8:47 p.m. — Rodgers misses Hall, but then he finds Adams for the pair’s first connection as Jets. He brought the team to the 50 with the reception before Hall takes a handoff and is stuffed for a loss of three. 

8:45 p.m. — Hall takes a handoff, but he’s taken down for a loss of one. During the play, Ogunjobi, who was on the tackle, was flagged for uneccessary roughness after dragging Hall to the ground violently. That would give New York possession at their own 32.

8:40 p.m. — STEELERS PUNT. Waitman boots it 43 yards to Gipson, who muffs the catch. Thankfully, it bounces out of bounds before anyone can recover it, giving the Jets back possession at their own 18 with 8:08 to go in the quarter.

8:38 p.m. — Wilson’s second effort starts with a short pass to Warren, who takes it forward for four to the 40. Warren takes the next snap and goes for five more before Wilson fails to find Austin, who had it for a moment, on third-and-one. 

8:34 p.m. — JETS PUNT. Rodgers’ first drive comes to an end abruptly as Ogunjobi sacks him in the backfield after the QB took too much time looking for a receiver downfield. Morstead punts it to the Steelers 36 where Hennessy makes a fair catch.

8:33 p.m. — Boswell’s kick is returned by Davis to the Jets 22 from inside the end zone. Rodgers first pass is incomplete on his first attempt to Adams, then Hall powers forward for two to bring up third-and-seven at the 24.

Steelers 3, Jets 0

8:30 p.m. — FIELD GOAL STEELERS! Boswell hits a 46-yarder and Wilson puts away his first scoring drive of the season, albeit just three points. Pittsburgh leads with 11:33 to go in the first and Rodgers’ first series is up next.

8:29 p.m. — Warren gets the next handoff and takes it for four before Wilson throws it away on third-and-five after facing pressure. On fourth down, out comes the field goal team for Pittsburgh.

8:28 p.m. — Harris’ second handoff takes the running back well into Jets territory before he is muscled down out of bounds at New York’s 33. The QB takes it himself the next play for a one yard gain to set up second-and-nine.

8:25 p.m. — Harris takes the first handoff for Pittsburgh for four yards to the 34. Then, Wilson completes his first pass as a Steeler to Washington for a 15-yard gain up the right sideline just shy of midfield.

8:23 p.m. — Zurlein kicks it off into the end zone for a touchback, and the Steelers will start on their own 30.

8:20 p.m. — New York wins the coin toss and defers. Wilson will get his first drive to start the game momentarily.

Pregame

8:16 p.m. — Wilson is officially announced as the Steelers starter before game time and runs out onto the field.

8:15 p.m. — Wilson spoke just before kickoff, expressing excitement to make his first start in the black and yellow.

8:10 p.m. — In an unexpected fan reveal, Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquatino is supporting the Jets. 

8 p.m. — Wilson spent some time before re-entering the field pregame hyping up his starting offense as he prepares to make his first start in a Steelers uniform.

7:45 p.m. — Here’s a first look at Adams in Jets threads pregame with about 30 minutes to go before kickoff. Notice the cheeky reference to Taylor Swift’s song “…Ready for it” from her “Reputation” album.

7:10 p.m. — Finally, everyone’s lingering question has been answered. Wilson will start over Fields tonight for the Steelers against Rodgers. The two have played seven times, twice in the playoffs, with Rodgers leading the series 4-3. Each has won a postseason matchup versus the other.

7 p.m. — The Steelers followed with their own report shortly after. C Zach Frazier (ankle), OLB Nick Herbig (hamstring) and RB Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) are out as expected. Unfortunately, Pittsburgh will be without WR Roman Wilson who was questionable throughout the week with his own hamstring issue. Mercifully, DT Montravious Adams (knee) will play.

6:55 p.m. — New York has announced its inactives for tonight. As expected, CB Michael Carter II will not play after suffering a back injury. Fellow CB DJ Reed will also sit out with a groin issue after he was considered questionable throughout the week. LB Chazz Surratt and TE Tyler Conklin will both appear, however, after dealing with heel and hip injuries in practices recently.

6:30 p.m. — A wholesome reunion is on the books at tonight’s game in Pittsburgh. The 1974 Steelers team, one that won the franchise’s first Super Bowl title against the Vikings, 16-6, is back together for the matchup.

6:20 p.m. — The weather tonight will be fairly cool with temperatures in the mid 60s decreasing into the upper 50s by the end of the game. There is no rain in the forecast for the game in East Rutherford.

6:05 p.m. — Among the several storylines in tonight’s matchup is Rodgers and Adams’ reunion. After having played together for four seasons in Green Bay, the two suit up for the first time in Pittsburgh. The Jets are 2.5-point favorites on average against the Steelers.

How to watch Jets vs. Steelers tonight 

New York vs. Pittsburgh will air nationally on NBC. Mike Tirico (play-by-play), Cris Collinsworth (analyst), and Melissa Stark (sideline reporter) will call the action.

Viewers can stream the game on Peacock or Fubo. Viewers in Canada wanting to stream the game can do so on DAZN.

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Jets vs. Steelers start time

  • Date: Sunday, Oct. 20
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET

Jets vs. Steelers radio station

  • Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 225 (home) and 226 (away)

You can tune into Jets vs. Steelers live on SiriusXM. The Jets will be on channel 225 while the Steelers will be on 226.

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New York Jets schedule 2024

Week Date Opponent Time (ET) TV
1 Sept. 9 (Mon.) 49ers 32, Jets 19 — —
2 Sept. 15 Jets 24, Titans 17 — —
3 Sept. 19 (Thurs.) Jets 24, Patriots 3 — —
4 Sept. 29 Broncos 10, Jets 9 — —
5 Oct. 6 Vikings 23, Jets 17 — —
6 Oct. 14 (Mon.) Bills 23, Jets 20 — —
7 Oct. 20  at Steelers 8:20 p.m. NBC
8 Oct. 27 at Patriots 1 p.m. CBS
9 Oct. 31 (Thurs.) vs. Texans 8:15 p.m. Amazon
10 Nov. 10 at Cardinals 4:25 p.m. CBS
11 Nov. 17 vs Colts 8:20 p.m.  NBC
12 Nov. 24 BYE — —
13 Dec. 1 vs. Seahawks 1 p.m. FOX
14 Dec. 8 at Dolphins 1 p.m. CBS
15 Dec. 15 at Jaguars 1 p.m. FOX
16 Dec. 22 vs Rams 1 p.m. CBS
17 Dec. 29  at Bills 1 p.m. CBS
18 TBD vs Dolphins TBD TBD

Pittsburgh Steelers schedule 2024

Week Date Opponent Time (ET) TV
1 Sept. 8 Steelers 18, Falcons 10 — —
2 Sept. 15 Steelers 13, Broncos 6 — —
3 Sept. 22 Steelers 20, Chargers 10 — —
4 Sept. 29 Colts 27, Steelers 24 — —
5 Oct. 6 Cowboys 20, Steelers 17 — —
6 Oct. 13 Steelers 32, Raiders 13 — —
7 Oct. 20 vs. Jets  8:20 p.m. NBC
8 Oct. 28 (Mon.) vs. Giants 8:15 p.m. ESPN
9 Nov. 3 BYE — —
10 Nov. 10 at Commanders 1 p.m. CBS
11 Nov. 17 vs. Ravens 1 p.m. CBS
12 Nov. 21 (Thu.) at Browns 8:15 p.m. Prime Video
13 Dec. 1 vs. Bengals 1 p.m. CBS
14 Dec. 8 vs. Browns 1 p.m. CBS
15 Dec. 15 at Eagles 4:25 p.m. Fox
16 Dec. 22 vs. Ravens 4:30 p.m. Fox
17 Dec. 25 (Wed.) vs. Chiefs 1 p.m. Netflix
18 Jan. 5 vs. Bengals TBD TBD