Two men shake hands on a football field after a game as players and a photographer look on under stadium lights at night. Two men shake hands on a football field after a game as players and a photographer look on under stadium lights at night. Two men shake hands on a football field after a game as players and a photographer look on under stadium lights at night.

The Jets had plenty of positive takeaways from their 17-0 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The victory was strong on both sides of the ball. Importantly, the top two QB depth-chart spots looked solid.

Initially, Smith came out firing, completing 7 of 7 passes for 65 yards. Then he capped it with a 13-yard TD to Jelani Woods. Who were the other standout performers?

Geno Smith caps a perfect first drive with a TD pass to TE Jelani Woods. Smith would finish the drive 7-7 for 65 yards. Great start for the @nyjets offense. pic.twitter.com/yxHXKzbg4Z

— Glenn Naughton (@JNRadio_Glenn) August 21, 2026

-Rookie QB Cade Klubnik played behind the second-string offensive line, so he was under more duress than last week. Even so, he was respectable in completing 10 of 14 pass attempts. He totaled 75 yards and had no turnovers.

Edge rusher Nate Lynn was signed just four days ago. He picked up two sacks to become this week’s version of Mo Bamba.

-Safety Andre Cisco intercepted a Will Howard pass early. The play might have been preseason, but it was a welcome sight.  Jets fans who didn’t see an INT last season crave their first real one this season.  Veteran DB Samuel Womack would get the Jets second pick not long after.

-Defensive back Jordan Clark played like a guy who would not be denied a roster spot.  He tied for the team lead with six tackles and also had a PBU.

-Little-known cornerback Tre’ Brown showed off excellent anticipation and speed in covering ground to make several tackles while offering tight coverage.  Some really good stuff from the guys fighting for the precious few roster spots on defense.

-The Jets couldn’t get anything going on the ground as Chip Trayanum’s 20 yards on six carries led the team.  Head coach Aaron Glenn expressed his displeasure with this after the game.for -Brady Cook came on very late in relief and hit Quincy Skinner on a 31-yard TD pass

-Another recent addition, wide receive Junior Bergen had one catch on a screen that he made the most of and picked up 44 yards.

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