Overview

• Kickoff is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at MetLife Stadium with CBS carrying the broadcast.
• Justin Fields, who signed a two-year deal with New York, starts for the Jets against the defense he faced in Pittsburgh last season.
• Reports diverge on Rodgers’ readiness, with The Athletic’s Dianna Russini saying he looked refreshed after a strong camp while other observers questioned his mobility.
• New York lost starting guard Alijah Vera‑Tucker for the season with a torn triceps, with reports indicating Joe Tippmann could shift to right guard.
• Pittsburgh paired Rodgers with major additions including DK Metcalf as betting markets list the Steelers as slight road favorites (around -2.5).