Steelers at Jets
New York Jets 38, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
Steelers 20 2 TD · 2 FG · 2 XP
Jets 38 5 TD · 1 FG · 5 XPDrew Allar 352 yds passingSaquon Barkley 90 yds rushingDeVonta Smith 151 yds receivingErnest Jones IV 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 371 · 418Passing yards 352 · 267Rushing yards 19 · 151Completions 23/39 · 22/34Yards per carry 1.6 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
The New York Jets secured a commanding 38-20 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13 of the 2028 season, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With this win, the Jets continue to assert themselves as a formidable force in the league, while the Steelers face increasing pressure to turn their season around.
Cade Klubnik shone brightly for the Jets, throwing for four touchdown passes, showcasing his ability to find the end zone with precision. Saquon Barkley added a dynamic rushing threat, accumulating 90 yards on the ground, while his receiving corps, led by solid performances all around, kept the Steelers' defense on its heels. Pittsburgh's Drew Allar also put up impressive numbers, racking up 352 passing yards and connecting with DeVonta Smith, who tallied 151 receiving yards in a valiant effort.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark with David Bailey's standout performance, notching 2.5 sacks and consistently pressuring Allar throughout the game. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Azareye'h Thomas intercepted a crucial pass, shifting momentum firmly in favor of the Jets. This defensive play not only halted a Steelers drive but also set up another scoring opportunity for New York, ultimately sealing the outcome in their favor.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | ||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 23/39 | 59% | 352 | 2 | 2 | 84.5 |
Jets | ||||||
| Cade KlubnikQB | 22/34 | 65% | 267 | 4 | 0 | 127.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| Drew AllarQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jamie ClearyHB | 8 | 5 | 0.6 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| DeVonta SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jets | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 18 | 90 | 5.0 | 35 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Justice HaynesHB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Cade KlubnikQB | 6 | 20 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||||
| DeVonta SmithWR | 8 | 151 | 18.9 | 88 | 1 | 79 | 0 |
| Tory HortonWR | 1 | 80 | 80.0 | 76 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Germie BernardWR | 6 | 78 | 13.0 | 22 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Ryan MorseTE | 4 | 35 | 8.8 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Chase HendricksWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Jamie ClearyHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Emmett JohnsonHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Jets | |||||||
| Jeremiah SmithWR | 4 | 112 | 28.0 | 82 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 16 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Brad McLendonTE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Mason TaylorTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||||
| Ernest Jones IVMIKE | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick QueenMIKE | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. WattLEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daylen EveretteCB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Parker CashSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Max SharpSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel DeanCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien SherwoodWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalen RamseyCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu BentonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick EmmanworiFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jets | |||||
| David BaileyREDG | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azareye'h ThomasCB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan AllenDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derwin James JrFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Carter IISS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Princewill UmanmielenLEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Loren StricklandSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy ShortCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi MooreFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar SpeightsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Steelers | |||
| Chris BoswellK | 2/2 | 2 | 38 |
Jets | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 1/1 | 5 | 21 |
