The Jets are back in action tonight, kicking off Week 2 of NFL preseason.
After dropping their first game of the season, a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Jets head to Pittsburgh for a game against the Steelers.
After sitting out last week’s game due to ankle soreness, a source confirmed to The Post’s Brian Costello that Jets QB1 Geno Smith will start tonight’s game. Smith practiced with the team all week ahead of tonight’s matchup.
Jets vs. Steelers: What to know
- When: Aug. 21, 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) – get tickets
- Channel: CBS (New York area)
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
During this week of practices, Jets running back Breece Hall suffered a groin strain that’ll keep him out of preseason, but per head coach Aaron Glenn, he’ll be ready to go for Week 1 against Tennessee.
The Steelers, who beat the Packers 28-9 in preseason Week 1, will lean on Will Howard and Drew Allar as QB options in today’s game. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will not play tonight, meaning he has already played his former team for the last time.
What time is the Jets game tonight?
Tonight’s (Aug. 21) Jets vs. Steelers game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET.
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NY Jets schedule 2026
| Week | Opponent | Date | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS2 | Pittsburgh Steelers | Aug. 21 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| PS3 | New York Giants | Aug. 28 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 1 | Tennessee Titans | Sept. 13 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 2 | Green Bay Packers | Sept. 20 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 3 | Detroit Lions | Sept. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 4 | Chicago Bears | Oct. 4 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 5 | Cleveland Browns | Oct. 11 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 6 | New England Patriots | Oct. 18 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 7 | Miami Dolphins | Oct. 25 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 8 | Las Vegas Raiders | Nov. 1 | 1 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 9 | Kansas City Chiefs | Nov. 8 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 10 | Buffalo Bills | Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers | Nov. 22 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 12 | Miami Dolphins | Nov. 29 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 13 | BYE WEEK | |||
| 14 | Denver Broncos | Dec. 13 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 15 | Arizona Cardinals | Dec. 20 | 4:05 p.m. ET | FOX |
| 16 | New England Patriots | Dec. 27 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 17 | Minnesota Vikings | Jan. 3 | 1 p.m. ET | CBS |
| 18 | Buffalo Bills | TBD | TBD | TBD |
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