Pittsburgh
Steelers
3-6
35
FINAL
86
New York
Jets
2-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning offensive display, the New York Jets trounced the Pittsburgh Steelers with a final score of 86-35 in Week 11 of the 2028 season. This commanding victory not only boosts the Jets' postseason aspirations but also showcases their explosive capabilities on the field, leaving the Steelers searching for answers as they look to regroup.
Drew Mestemaker led the charge for New York, throwing for an incredible 786 yards and a record-breaking 11 touchdown passes, demonstrating pinpoint accuracy and an uncanny ability to stretch the field. Zavion Thomas emerged as his favorite target, racking up 255 receiving yards, consistently finding ways to break free from defenders and make big plays. Meanwhile, Bijan Robinson of the Steelers kept the game interesting with a formidable 231 rushing yards, but the Jet's aerial assault proved too much to overcome.
Defensively, the Jets were relentless, with Keon Sabb leading the team in tackles with 10, ensuring that Pittsburgh's offense faced constant pressure. The turning point came when Dijon Lee Jr. intercepted a pass in the second quarter, halting a potential scoring drive for the Steelers and swinging momentum firmly in favor of New York. Akheem Mesidor added to the Jets' defensive efforts with a sack, underscoring a comprehensive team performance that stifled any hopes of a Pittsburgh comeback.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 44 | 26 | 59% | 786 | 11 | 0 | 142.9 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 28 | 10 | 36% | 153 | 2 | 3 | 38.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 24 | 231 | 9.6 | 82 | 2 | 64 | 1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 9 | 27 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | — | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Quintrevion Wisner | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elic Ayomanor | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 5 | 255 | 51.0 | 112 | 2 | 80 | 0 |
| Duce Robinson | WR | 7 | 224 | 32.0 | 74 | 5 | 54 | 0 |
| Jelani Thurman | TE | 9 | 171 | 19.0 | 52 | 2 | 39 | 0 |
| Sincere Brown | WR | 3 | 98 | 32.7 | 27 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Smith | WR | 2 | 38 | 19.0 | 27 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Ca'Lil Valentine | HB | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 17 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jaydn Ott | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| Rashee Rice | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Sabb | FS | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dijon Lee Jr. | CB | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Akheem Mesidor | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon Holland | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cade Uluave | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ellis Robinson IV | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Quan Martin | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marley Riddle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonah Williams | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad Campbell | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cor'Dale Flott | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Speights | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Lee III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tobi Osunsanmi | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Fox | P | 2 | 2 | 3 | 49 |
| Jason Myers | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

