Steelers and Jets Face Key Player Absences

The New York Jets will be missing cornerbacks D.J. Reed and Michael Carter II due to injuries in their Sunday night game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, who will also be without several key players, including running back Cordarrelle Patterson, outside linebacker Nick Herbig, and center Zach Frazier, all sidelined by injuries. Russell Wilson is expected to make his debut as the Steelers' quarterback after recovering from a calf injury, while rookie wide receiver Roman Wilson is likely to miss the game due to a hamstring issue. The Jets are also debuting wide receiver Davante Adams, who was recently traded from the Raiders and will reunite with quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Both teams face significant lineup changes due to injuries, with the Steelers addressing these by promoting wide receiver Brandon Johnson from their practice squad. The game is pivotal as both teams adapt to these roster adjustments, with Pittsburgh's defense notably strong in interceptions, and New York aiming to improve their offensive performance with new additions.