Steelers versus Jets from the press room

Steelers Coach Mike Tomlin thought his team needed a spark after falling behind 10-6 at the half. As a result, he replaced veteran Mitch Trubisky as quarterback and started youngster Kenny Pickett for the second half.

We just believed that we needed a spark, Tomlin said. We didn’t accomplish much in the first half and didn’t play enough offensively, so we believed he could give us a boost.

Pickett completed 10 of 13 throws for 120 yards while also scoring twice on the ground. He also had three interceptions, one of which came on the game’s final play as he attempted to win it in overtime.

I thought he did some fantastic things, Tomlin said. “There seemed to be some vitality there. Our team made some touchdowns. Naturally, we also handled the ball poorly lished a few amazing things.

Tomlin chose to wait until the next week to address the question of whether Pickett will start when the Steelers travel to Buffalo to face the Bills.

Tomlin remarks

Tomlin said, “I’m not going to talk for a long time while we sit here.” “We took the necessary steps to prepare ourselves to win this game. We’ll repeat it. However, I prefer to leave it at the current state given what happened today. We’ll take care of next week then.

The 24-20 defeat left the Steelers with a 1-3 record, and Tomlin kept things straightforward. Everyone was expected to work harder.

We’re upset, but what occurred is not strange, said Tomlin. “That is what we collectively discussed there. No offence intended to the Jets. The football game was won because they made plays. But who we play is not important.

It has nothing to do with things like rabbit feet. We must play more effectively. We must place them in a better situation. We must improve our performance. And I’m referring to the grouping of coaches and players there.

It’s pretty concrete and basic things. We were, in my opinion, harshly chastised, especially in the first period. It killed several drives, in my opinion.

“Undoubtedly, we need to improve our ball possession. When required, we must make the appropriate stops. We simply need to perform better than we did today.

It’s hardly a broad assertion, but the NFL, guy, never makes broad assertions In our industry, the line between success and failure is quite thin.

“In light of this, we must roll up our sleeves, maintain our resolve, and keep working while accepting criticism. We have that in mind.”

On the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers suffered four injuries, with safety Terrell Edmunds being the most prominent. Edmunds departed the game with a concussion and is still in the protocol. Minkah Fitzpatrick suffered a knee injury, Cameron Sutton a hamstring injury, and Cameron Heyward an ankle and elbow injury.

Don’t have much knowledge there, Tomlin said. The following time we get together, “I’m confident I’ll be able to update you all.”