Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky reacts to being benched against the Jets. Trubisky struggled to start the game in the first half and the Steelers decided to turn to rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. While Tomlin would not commit to either quarterback as the starter, he did credit Pickett with providing some energy.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky reacts to being benched vs. Jets
After a rough first half, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin decided to bench quarterback Mitchell Trubisky in favor of rookie first-round pick Kenny Pickett. Pickett went 10-for-13 for 120 yards and two touchdowns. Trubisky was 7-for-13 and had a passer rating of 41.8.
After being benched at halftime Sunday against the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky is eager to reclaim his starting job. Trubisky was the offensive captain, but had only completed seven of 13 passes for 84 yards and an interception. He was replaced by rookie backup Kenny Pickett, but he still holds the captaincy and expects to lead the team for the rest of the season.
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett’s reaction to being benched
Pittsburgh Steelers rookie quarterback Kenny Picket’s reaction to being benched against New York Jets is a typical one, as rookie quarterbacks are often expected to do from the start of their careers. The Steelers have four games against tough teams before the end of the season, including road games against the Philadelphia Eagles, Buffalo Bills, and Miami Dolphins.
After three and a half games of dismal play from Mitch Trubisky, the Steelers decided to bench him in favor of rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett. Despite the standing ovation from fans, the rookie quarterback struggled in his first NFL game. Pickett completed only seven of his first 13 passes and threw three interceptions, one of which came on the final play of the game.
Mitchell Trubisky struggles in first half
The Pittsburgh Steelers’ Mitchell Trubisky struggled in the first half and was benched. During that time, the offense had only eight first downs and failed to reach the red zone, finishing with just 147 yards and six points. Three of those points were aided by a Jets penalty in the second quarter.
While the Steelers haven’t gotten out of the gate with the new quarterback, they’ve been struggling all season. Trubisky has only thrown two touchdowns in his three games since being signed as a bridge quarterback. He also threw two interceptions. This has led many fans to call for Kenny Pickett to start.
Pickett starts second half of game
Tyler Pickett’s performance against the Jets was a mixed bag. He rushed for two touchdowns, but also had three interceptions. One of the interceptions came on the last play of the game, during a Hail Mary attempt. It wasn’t a particularly difficult play for the Jets to catch, but it was a questionable throw for Pickett.
After a disappointing first half against the Jets, the Steelers turned to a rookie quarterback. The team’s 20th-round pick, Tyler Pickett, started the second half. He completed 10 of his 13 passes and rushed for another touchdown. After the touchdown, Pittsburgh went on top.
Pickett scores touchdowns
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Bryan Pickett was the only player to score a touchdown in the second half and the Steelers’ offense was unable to stop the Jets. The Steelers were trailing the Jets by six points in the second half, and they changed quarterbacks at the half. But Trubisky had done little to make the Steelers want him to stay in the game.
With the game in the balance, the Jets were able to make a late comeback to defeat the Steelers, 24-20. Mitch Trubisky was pulled at halftime, and Pittsburgh was down by a score of 10-6. At that point, the Jets’ defense was able to contain the Jets’ offense. Mitch Trubisky finished the game 7-of-13 with 84 yards and an interception.
