Geno Smith's touchdown pass leads Jets to 17-0 victory over Steelers
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Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on Friday night, highlighted by Geno Smith's touchdown pass during a one-series appearance. Smith completed all seven of his passes for 65 yards, culminating in a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods. The Jets' defense intercepted two passes, showing improvement from last season, when they failed to register an interception throughout the year. While Smith performed effectively, young quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar struggled to find the end zone for the Steelers. The Jets will next face the New York Giants on August 28, while the Steelers travel to Buffalo on August 27.
- •Geno Smith goes 7 for 7 for 65 yards and a touchdown
- •Jets intercept two passes from Steelers quarterbacks
- •Jets finish first half with a 17-0 lead
- •Next game for Jets against the Giants on August 28
- •Steelers set to face the Bills on August 27
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith looks good, throws opening series touchdown pass in Jets' 17-0 win over Steelers
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Geno Smith throws a touchdown pass during his 1-drive cameo as Jets top Steelers 17-0
"Geno Smith capped a perfect one-series cameo by throwing for a touchdown and the New York Jets picked off a pair of passes in a 17-0 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night. Smith, who sat out New York's preseason opener with a sore left ankle, started and drove the Jets 69 yards to the end zone, the last 13 coming on a flip to a wide-open Jelani Woods. Smith, who played for the Jets from 2013 to 2016 and was acquired from Las Vegas in March, went 7 for 7 for 65 yards on the drive in what will likely be the 13-year veteran's lone exhibition appearance.
"For the second straight week, the Jets were facing a team that was resting most of its starters, but New York’s starters played well and will have gained some confidence from their first-half performance.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:03 AMGeno Smith looks good, throws opening series touchdown pass in Jets' 17-0 win over Steelers
For the second straight week, the Jets were facing a team that was resting most of its starters, but New York’s starters played well and will have gained some confidence from their first-half performance.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 2:02 AMGeno Smith throws a touchdown pass during his 1-drive cameo as Jets top Steelers 17-0
Geno Smith capped a perfect one-series cameo by throwing for a touchdown and the New York Jets picked off a pair of passes in a 17-0 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night. Smith, who sat out New York's preseason opener with a sore left ankle, started and drove the Jets 69 yards to the end zone, the last 13 coming on a flip to a wide-open Jelani Woods. Smith, who played for the Jets from 2013 to 2016 and was acquired from Las Vegas in March, went 7 for 7 for 65 yards on the drive in what will likely be the 13-year veteran's lone exhibition appearance.
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