Overview
- The Steelers beat the Jets 34-32, with Rodgers throwing four touchdowns but taking four sacks and seven quarterback hits.
- Rodgers said his back was tight and that he must use his legs better and get the ball out quicker to reduce pressure.
- Left tackle Broderick Jones was charged with three sacks in his first start on the left side, drawing support from coaches but an urgent mandate to improve.
- Mike Tomlin singled out protection on play-action as a problem area and said the staff will tighten fundamentals before the Seahawks visit.
- Pittsburgh made roster moves official, signing safety Jabrill Peppers, adding James Pierre to the practice squad, and placing Malik Harrison and Skylar Thompson on injured reserve.