After the team arrived in New York we learned the Pittsburgh Steelers had made a deal with Cameron Heyward. James Pierre was activated from the practice squad, and Nick Herbig did not play after limited practice participation during the week.
A big storyline for this game was quarterbacks Aaron Rodgers and Justin Fields facing their teammates from the previous season. Who would prevail? The Jets had lost starting right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker forcing a realignment of their interior line. And the Jets were starting rookie first-round pick Armand Membou. Seemingly an advantage for the Pittsburgh front seven. But the Jets have a strong defense.