Steelers QB1 Mitchell Trubisky started against the Jets on Sunday, but a listless first-half performance caused coach Mike Tomlin to play backup Kenny Pickett in the second half.
Even though Pittsburgh ended up losing 24–20, Pickett’s two rushing touchdowns in his NFL debut put the Steelers ahead into the fourth quarter.
The Steelers’ quarterback situation has remained a hot topic of conversation since the preseason, and Tomlin was asked after Sunday’s game if Trubisky’s benching means Pickett will become the starter.
As Tomlin did well into the preseason, Tomlin avoided providing an answer about who will be the starting quarterback moving forward.