The dust has barely settled on the New York Jets‘ Week 1 contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
In what ended up a late 34-32 loss for the Jets, there was plenty to takeaway from what went down on the field. The offense, defense and special teams all impacted the outcome.
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With that, here is Jets Wire’s instant analysis from the team’s loss to the Steelers:
What went right?
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) warms up before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images
A lot… on offense, surprisingly. Most in New York expected to see strong defensive efforts keeping the Jets in games during the 2025 season.
It might be the opposite with the way Week 1 looked.
The Jets ran the ball well as Breece Hall put up 107 yards on the ground. Fields scored twice with his legs and threw for 218 yards. Of those, No. 1 receiver Garrett Wilson hauled in seven grabs for 95 yards with a touchdown.
The Jets inspired optimism on offense in their season opener.
What went wrong?
Sep 7, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens (21) celebrates after breaking up a play in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
As prior teased, the Jets got the job done on offense. The defense and special teams, in a combined effort, allowed 34 points to the Steelers and their former QB in Aaron Rodgers.
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Specifically, Rodgers had four touchdown passes. Regardless of anyone pointing out that cornerback Sauce Gardner played well, it does not matter when 34 points are put up on the board.
What’s the bottom line?
New York Jets Head Coach, Aaron Glenn, is shown during his first game on job, Sunday, September 7, 2025, in East Rutherford.
Head coach Aaron Glenn must stress one thing following this loss: There are no moral victories.
The Jets have had plenty of those throughout the years. If Glenn really wants to change the culture around One Jets Drive? That’s what he must emphasis this upcoming week.
But Glenn does seem like the kind of coach that will do just that.
What’s next?
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) gets pass protection from Buffalo Bills guard O’Cyrus Torrence (64) and Buffalo Bills guard Connor McGovern (66) during first half action at the Bills home game against the New York Jets at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Dec. 29, 2024.
The Jets have their first AFC East contest of 2025 in Week 2. The Buffalo Bills will head to MetLife Stadium for a 1 p.m. kickoff on Sunday.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Instant analysis: What went right, wrong in Jets’ loss to Steelers