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Steelers Face Jets in Week 1 Showdown: Game Preview

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Pittsburgh, PA – The Pittsburgh Steelers kick off their 2025 NFL season on the road against the New York Jets today, Sunday, September 7, at 1:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. With Aaron Rodgers leading a revamped offense and a star-studded defense, the Steelers are poised for a thrilling opener against Justin Fields and the Jets.

Game Details

  • Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
  • Time: 1:00 PM ET 
  • Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
  • TV Broadcast: CBS (Ian Eagle on play-by-play, J.J. Watt as analyst)
  • Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo, YouTube TV, NFL+ 
  • Radio:
    • Pittsburgh: WDVE 102.5 FM, WBGG 970 AM, Steelers Audio Network (via Steelers app or SiriusXM, Ch. 158 for Steelers feed)
    • National: SiriusXM NFL Radio (Ch. 88 for Jets feed)

Injury Report

The Steelers’ final injury report (released September 6, 2025) indicates a mostly healthy roster, with only one confirmed absence:

  • DT Derrick Harmon (Knee): Out, ruled out after a preseason knee injury.
  • OLB Nick Herbig (Hamstring): Questionable, limited practice all week.
  • QB Skylar Thompson (Hamstring): Questionable, limited practice after being added to the report on Friday.
  • DT Cameron Heyward: Full practice, no injury designation, confirmed to play following his recent contract resolution.

No other starters, including Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, or T.J. Watt, are listed with injuries. The inactive list will be announced approximately 60 minutes before kickoff (~11:30 AM ET).

Game Outlook

This matchup pits two teams with new quarterbacks against each other after blockbuster offseason trades. The Steelers’ top-5 defense from 2024, led by Watt and Ramsey, will look to exploit the Jets’ depleted offensive line (missing RG Alijah Vera-Tucker and OT Esa Pole). Offensively, Rodgers and Metcalf aim to stretch the Jets’ secondary, while Warren and Johnson establish the run game.

Get ready for a big Week 1, Steelers Nation! Let’s go, Steelers!

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