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Steelers-Jets: Live chat, updates and analysis from Week 1
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Ray Fittipaldo
10:31
Good morning from MetLife Stadium. If anyone has any questions go ahead and post them and we'll start to answer them. Inactives come out in an hour.
Jerry
10:40
who is the  second  string QB
Ray Fittipaldo
10:40
Mason Rudolph
Guest
10:40
Inactives
Ray Fittipaldo
10:40
They come out at 11:30.
Jason G
10:41
Was wondering about the Injury report in general. And how is Will Howard progressing?
Ray Fittipaldo
10:43
Not much going on with the injury report this week. Nick Herbig is questionable and we'll find out his status at 11:30. Skylar Thompson popped up with an injury on Friday, but he's the No. 3 QB. As for Will Howard, he cannot practice while he's on IR so he's rehabbing at the facility and getting better. The Steelers can begin a 21-day evaluation window anytime they like. After 21 days they have to decide if they're going to bring him back to the roster or shelve him all season.
Guest
10:43
Did Steelers change there defensive scheme
Ray Fittipaldo
10:44
Anytime you finish a season the way the Steelers did there are changes. We'll see some of those tweaks today. But no, they did not change their overall scheme.
10:48
Aaron Rodgers is one of the first Steelers on the field this morning getting an early stretch in.
Adam in ATL
10:50
Will the Jets just copy Baltimore's game plan from the playoff game until we prove we can stop the run? I really don't want to watch TJ tackle the wrong guy all game today.
Ray Fittipaldo
10:51
They have a QB to mimic that game plan if they want. But I'm sure the Jets will run their offense and incorporate Justin Fields' running ability into their plan.
Adam in ATL
10:51
Good Morning and Happy Week One! I was at the game here in Atlanta last year and wondered if I'd be able to send yinz guys a beer in the press box. I understand none of you get paid to be a fan but I hope you went to bed last night like I did, like a kid on Christmas Eve!  HERE WE GO
Ray Fittipaldo
10:51
Like Ralphie waiting to unwrap his BB gun.
Joseph
10:52
Will we get out of the gate with a fast start today, are we expecting Rodgers and DK to connect early! And will we see the middle of the field use more?
Ray Fittipaldo
10:53
They're all saying the middle of the field will be open for business this season, but as Cam Heyward once said: "We'll see."
Ken Ward
10:54
Ray, do you expect to see a lot of multiple tightend sets?
Ray Fittipaldo
10:56
I do. Doesn't mean we'll see a lot of three-tight sets today, but that's definitely a possibility when they want to run the ball. They'll be multiple. One ting about Arthur Smith is you know he's going to have all kinds of different personnel packages.
Joseph
10:58
I wasn’t thrilled with Rodgers, but after traveling to Latrobe from Nashville and watching him  I have a renewed hope, So having my IC Light on ice and intercepting the beginning of our season with my daughter! Here We Go Steelers, Here We Go!
Ray Fittipaldo
10:58
Where do you buy IC Light in Nashville?
Brian Batko
11:00
Hi everyone. Here's my guess for the first inactives of the season: Skylar Thompson, Max Scharping, Andrus Peat, Derrick Harmon, Esezi Otomewo, Nick Herbig
Brian Batko
11:36
100% no notes!
Joseph
11:00
Purchased in Latrobe and brought back with me! Originally from Wheeling Wva
SeenThisB4
11:05
Trivia Question - Two more will be added today, but name the QBs who have played for both the Steelers and Jets.
Brian Batko
11:05
Mike Vick is one for sure...
Did Brian St. Pierre or Tommy Maddox suit up for the Jets?
SeenThisB4
11:12
Also Bubby and Neil O'Donnell.  And the deepest dive - Mark Malone also played (didn't start) in one game for the Jets.
Ray Fittipaldo
11:13
Wow. I remember O'Donnell, but do not recall Bubby or Mark Malone at all.
Brian Batko
11:21
Nick Herbig is milling about with the rest of the team but in shorts and sneakers, so looks like he is indeed out.
Shadow1
11:22
Who is the third string QB today?
Brian Batko
11:22
Skylar Thompson but he tweaked his left hamstring in practice Friday, so he might be the most emergency of emergency third QBs
SeenThisB4
11:28
Have a great day, everyone!  Heading down to Mike's Beer Bar to watch the game (and the Cardinals game for my son).  Here We Go!
Brian Batko
11:29
Oh so it's your son who's the Cardinals fan
JPinPDX
11:32
Here we go! How much of an impact will the wet weather have to today’s
Ray Fittipaldo
11:32
There is a light drizzle now. MetLife has turf so probably little effect on the players.
Shadow1
11:36
No Leal activation today?
Brian Batko
11:37
Nope, they'll roll with Jack Sawyer as the top backup at edge and Malik Harrison as someone who can help there in a pinch.
JPinPDX
11:37
Ray - who are you most excited to see ball
today … Fautanu or Jones?
Brian Batko
11:37
Troy Fautanu has a LOT of confidence in that building, I know that. He'll probably see a lot of Will McDonald today, who had 10.5 sacks last season https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2025/09/07/steelers-jets-...
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