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Jets Shut Out Steelers 17-0 in Season Opener

8/22/2026

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Jets Shutout

The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on Friday night.
Geno Smith completed seven passes for 65 yards and threw a 13-yard touchdown to Jelani Woods.
Rookie edge rusher David Bailey sacked Steelers quarterback Will Howard for an 11-yard loss.
Steelers quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar combined for two interceptions and four sacks.
Nate Lynn recorded two sacks after joining the Steelers this offseason.

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Cade Klubnik Starts

Geno Smith missed the preseason opener with ankle soreness but practiced all three days.
Rookie quarterback Cade Klubnik started the Buccaneers preseason game, completing five of seven passes for 56 yards.
Veteran defenders T’Vondre Sweat and Joseph Ossai returned to practice on limited pitch counts.
Cornerback Qwan’Tez Stiggers stayed in concussion protocol after collapsing in joint practice on Aug. 11.

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Jets Shutout

The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on Friday night.
Geno Smith completed seven passes for 65 yards and threw a 13-yard touchdown to Jelani Woods.
Rookie edge rusher David Bailey sacked Steelers quarterback Will Howard for an 11-yard loss.
Steelers quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar combined for two interceptions and four sacks.
Nate Lynn recorded two sacks after joining the Steelers this offseason.

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