There are a number of juicy storylines and key matchups entering Sunday’s season opener for the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road against the New York Jets.
There might not be a matchup bigger than Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf against Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner though.
Two great players at their position, two guys who received huge contract extensions this offseason, and two guys with points to prove early in the season.
It could lead to fireworks.
For NFL analyst Brian Baldinger, who appeared on The Athletic’s Scoop City podcast with James Palmer Thursday, it’s the “ultimate game within the game matchup” at MetLife Stadium — should the Jets allow Gardner to travel with Metcalf.