Pittsburgh Steelers vs New York Jets Picks and Prediction for Sunday September 7 2025

By: Cameron Ross Updated 09/05/2025, 03:41 PM ET

Steelers Preview

The Pittsburgh Steelers opened the 2025 season on the road with the game in New York against the New York Jets. Pittsburgh had a mediocre season a year ago, finishing the regular season with a record of ten wins and seven losses overall. After a four-game losing streak, following a two-point loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the final game of the year, the Pittsburgh season ended with a 14-point loss in the first round. loss to the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. The Pittsburgh offense was mediocre a year ago, averaging 21.8 points per game across 18 regular-season games, including the postseason. Stay in the action with our NFL Picks.

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Aaron Rodgers is the new quarterback in Pittsburgh after taking over for a departing Russell Wilson, after Rodgers signed with Pittsburgh in the offseason. Rogers was mediocre a year ago for the New York Jets, compiling 3897 yards and 28 scores on 368 total completions. DK Metcalf is a new face in the Pittsburgh offense and will add depth to the team after 992 yards and five scores on 66 grabs a year ago in Seattle.

Jets Preview

The New York Jets start the new season this week at home, looking to improve on an abysmal showing a year ago. New York was a bottom-feeder in the league, finishing the season with just five wins and 12 losses overall. Following a 12-point victory against the Miami Dolphins in the final game of the year. Defensively, New York was a bottom-feeder last season, after allowing 23.7 points per game a year ago.

Justin Fields is a former Pittsburgh Steeler and is expected to be the starter for New York in week one. Fields compiled 1106 yards and five scores and 106 completions a year ago, splitting time with Russell Wilson. Breece Hall will continue to impact games on the offensive side for New York after 876 yards and five scores on 209 carries a year ago.

Steeled vs Jets Pick

Both teams had mediocre seasons a year ago as each will look to rebuild this year. Look for Pittsburgh to do the work as they have a more experienced team and a better head coach. Take the Steelers this week to open the season on the road in New York where they win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Steelers win and cover 31-17.