The NFL season is upon us, and Week 1 features a compelling matchup: the Pittsburgh Steelers visiting the New York Jets. This game is generating massive buzz, largely due to Aaron Rodgers' return to MetLife Stadium, but this time in a Steelers uniform. Remember that devastating Achilles injury he sustained just four plays into his Jets debut two years ago? Now, at 41, he's back to face the team that released him, adding a layer of intense drama to this early-season contest.
Rodgers' Revenge?
Rodgers' time with the Jets was undoubtedly a disappointment, cut short by injury after immense hype. The SportsLine projection model highlights the Steelers as 3-point favorites, with an over/under of 37.5 points. It will be interesting to see if Rodgers can silence the critics and lead his new team to victory against his old one. The Steelers, who finished 10-7 last season, are looking to make a deeper playoff run after being eliminated in the wild-card round.
Jets' Defense a Key Factor
While the spotlight is on Rodgers, the Jets' defense could be a deciding factor. Last season, they held opposing quarterbacks to an average of just 192.6 passing yards per game. Can they contain Rodgers and force the Steelers to rely on their running game? The Jets, looking to improve on their 5-12 record from last year, will need a strong defensive performance to pull off an upset.
How to Watch
The Steelers vs. Jets game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday and will be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+. New users to Paramount+ can even take advantage of a free one-week trial. Don't miss what promises to be an exciting and emotionally charged Week 1 battle!
Other Week 1 Highlights
Beyond the Steelers-Jets matchup, Week 1 is packed with exciting games. The season kicks off with the Philadelphia Eagles hosting the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night. Other notable games include the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Los Angeles Chargers in São Paulo, Brazil, and the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the New England Patriots.
- Eagles vs. Cowboys: Thursday, 8:20 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock)
- Chiefs vs. Chargers: Friday, 8:15 p.m. ET (YouTube)
- Raiders vs. Patriots: Sunday, 1 p.m. ET (CBS)