New York Jets vs Pittsburgh Steelers Picks and Predictions for Friday, August 21st, 2026
Jets vs Steelers Game Information
The New York Jets will be on the road Friday night for a 7:00 PM matchup inside Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, against the Pittsburgh Steelers for their second preseason game of the year. New York is 0-1 in the preseason thus far following an 8-point loss to Tampa Bay a week ago. The Pittsburgh Steelers stay home Friday night for game 2 of the preseason undefeated after a 19-point victory last week over Green Bay. Stay in the action with our NFL Picks.
Jets Preview
Brady Cook led the show for New York a week ago, completing 9 passes for 108 yards in the game. Cade Klubnik completed 5 passes for 56 yards, while Bailey Zappe completed 6 passes for 55 yards but threw 2 interceptions. Braelon Adams was one of the bright spots for the New York offense last week with 44 yards and 1 score on 4 carries. Cam Kemper led all receivers with 37 yards on 2 catches, and Garrett Wilson added 2 catches for 32 yards.
Steelers Preview
Drew Allar ran the Pittsburgh offense last week, completing 10 passes for 153 yards and 2 scores. Mason Rudolph completed 10 of 11 passes for 93 yards, and Will Howard completed 7 passes for 86 yards. Lew Nichols led all ball carriers for Pittsburgh with 36 yards and 1 touchdown on 10 carries. Kaden Wetjen led the team with 79 yards and 1 score on 2 grabs, and Robert Tonyan added 61 yards on 4 catches.
Jets vs Steelers Pick
The New York Jets are a terrible team, and it stretches back to last season. Look for Pittsburgh to control this game on both sides of the ball, as they were the better team last week. Though both teams will likely see a ton of backups and 3rd stringers in this game, take Pittsburgh to still do the job Friday night to pick up their second victory of the preseason as they get the win and cover at home against the New York Jets.
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- Pick: Pittsburgh Steelers -3.5
- Secondary: Under 36.5
Final Score Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers win 17-7.
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