The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on Friday night at Acrisure Stadium, using Quincy Skinner Jr.’s touchdown catch and a composed fourth-quarter finish to secure a preseason shutout.
New York struck first, taking a 7-0 lead in the opening quarter before a long scoreless stretch turned the game into a field-position and defensive test. Neither club added points in the second or third quarters, leaving the Jets’ early advantage intact heading into the final 15 minutes.
That stalemate mattered. Pittsburgh had opportunities to find a rhythm, but the Steelers could not turn their drives into points or create the one momentum-changing sequence that can swing a preseason game. The Jets defense kept the home side out of the end zone all night and protected the lead without needing overtime.
New York put the result away in the fourth quarter with 10 more points, turning a one-score game into a 17-0 final. The late scoring gave the Jets a clean finish in a game where their defense set the tone from the opening quarter through the final whistle.
Key Performers
Quincy Skinner Jr., WR, Jets: Skinner was the game’s receiving-yardage leader with 4 receptions for 47 yards and 1 touchdown. In a contest short on explosive offensive production, his scoring grab supplied the difference early and gave New York a lead its defense never surrendered.
Drew Allar, QB, Steelers: Allar finished 11/23 for 110 yards, leading all passers in the supplied game data. He completed enough throws to move Pittsburgh at times, but the Steelers were unable to finish drives with points against a Jets defense that consistently held firm in the most important areas of the field.
Kaleb Johnson, RB, Steelers: Johnson led the ground game for Pittsburgh with 10 carries for 39 yards. His workload reflected the Steelers’ attempt to establish balance, but the 3.9-yard average did not produce the sustained rushing push Pittsburgh needed to change the complexion of the game.
NerdSports Stat: The Jets scored in only two quarters—seven points in the first and 10 in the fourth—yet that was more than enough because Pittsburgh was held scoreless across all four periods.
For the Jets, the 17-0 result was a valuable preseason statement: a road win built on defense, timely scoring and a receiver who made the most of his chances. New York moved to 1-1 in the preseason and will close its exhibition slate against the New York Giants on Friday, August 28.
Pittsburgh also stands at 1-1, but the shutout leaves the Steelers looking for more offensive consistency before the games begin to count. Their next preseason opportunity comes Thursday, August 27, against the Buffalo Bills, when converting productive stretches into red-zone points will be a clear priority.
Frequently Asked Questions
New York Jets defeated Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on August 21, 2026.
The provided game data did not list New York’s passing leader, passing yards or quarterback touchdown total.
No. The Jets won 17-0 in regulation.
New York Jets is now 1-1; Pittsburgh Steelers is 1-1.
The New York Jets play the New York Giants on Friday, August 28, 2026 at 4:30 PM PDT.
