Kenny Pickett

Steelers QB Kenny Pickett entered the game for Mitchell Trubisky on the first offensive possession of the second half versus the New York Jets.

But Pickett's Hail Mary on the final play of the game was picked off in the back of the end zone, and Pittsburgh fell to 1-3. But, obviously, we also turned the ball over." You want to be aggressive, but at the same time, the clock was our friend there and we wanted to possess the ball. "We didn't do much in the first half, not enough offensively, and I thought he could provide a spark for us." Trubisky's benching came after a listless first half from a Steelers offense that mustered just eight first downs in seven possessions, and failed to reach the red zone. "Obviously, we were moving the ball well.

Pickett entered the game at the start of the second half.

The score was set up by [Minkah Fitzpatrick's](/nfl/players/2186316/minkah-fitzpatrick/) interception of [Zach Wilson](/nfl/players/2960892/zach-wilson/). [Bears](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CHI/chicago-bears/), Trubisky completed 60.2% of his passes during the season's first three games. [Chase Claypool](/nfl/players/2260676/chase-claypool/), was picked off by the Jets' [Jordan Whitehead](/nfl/players/2179426/jordan-whitehead/). Pickett made his [NFL](/nfl) regular season at the start of the third quarter, with the Steelers trailing the [Jets](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NYJ/new-york-jets/), 10-6. "I also think is reasonable to expect that growth and development to continue as we push into the regular season. His decision making the fluidity of it, his competitive spirit, his pinpoint accuracy, all of those things I thought really came to the forefront once we started coming into stadiums.

After another shaky half by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, head coach Mike Tomlin made a change. The Steelers replaced Trubisky with rookie ...

Pickett was the Steelers first-round pick in 2022 and is expected to be the future of the position. The Steelers replaced Trubisky with rookie After another shaky half by Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky, head coach Mike Tomlin made a change.

The New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers were both trying to avoid falling to 1-3 on Sunday at Acrisure Stadium.

The Steelers selected Pickett No. On third-and-goal from the 1, Pickett ran for his first career touchdown — a one-yard sneak off the left guard. PITTSBURGH — Steelers fans have been calling for New Jersey native Kenny Pickett to replace the struggling Mitch Trubisky.

Before exiting, Trubisky completed seven of 13 passes for 84 yards and an interception. Ten days ago, coach Mike Tomlin said he's not thinking about changing ...

And rookie [Kenny Pickett](https://www.nbcsportsedge.com/football/nfl/player/66964/kenny-pickett) is in. ET: The drive ended with Pickett throwing a long interception. In his first drive, Pickett pushed the pile for a first down on fourth and one from the Pittsburgh 32.