Jets vs Steelers Picks and Prediction – 10/21/2024

On Sunday, the New York Jets (2-3) face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Get our free NFL Picks all season long!

Pittsburgh comes into this matchup with a one-game winning streak and has won three of their last five games. In their 32-13 win over Las Vegas last weekend, quarterback Justin Fields went 14-for-24 with 145 yards for the Steelers. This season, quarterback Justin Fields has thrown for 1,106 passing yards while running back Najee Harris has 376 rushing yards. Wide receiver George Pickens has 363 receiving yards for the Steelers. In their last five games, Pittsburgh has scored an average of 21.2 points and currently sit in a tie with Baltimore for first place in the AFC North Division standings. Pittsburgh is looking to win an important home game against a Jets team that recently fired their head coach and is looking to stay in contention. Overall, the Steelers score an average of 20.7 points per game.

New York enters this game on a two-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games prior to their Monday Night Football game against Buffalo. In their 23-17 loss to Minnesota in London, quarterback Aaron Rodgers went 29-for-54 with 244 yards and two touchdowns for the Jets. This season, quarterback Aaron Rodgers has thrown for 1,093 passing yards while running back Breece Hall has 197 rushing yards. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson has 292 receiving yards for the Jets. In their last five games, New York has allowed an average of 17 points and sit in a second place tie with Miami in the AFC East Division standings. New York will look to do everything in their power to stop Pittsburgh’s offense as they face them on the road. The Jets will turn to Aaron Rodgers to get back on track. Overall, the Jets score an average of 18.6 points per game.

The Jets seem to be in disarray. With their recent firing of head coach Robert Saleh, New York is looking to turn the page and change the narrative as they face the formidable Steelers on road. On the other hand, Pittsburgh has fared well on the field this season and will look to get their second home win in three home games so far this season. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Steelers win and cover the spread, 21-16.