Jets Spread 24 Completions to 16 Receivers in 17-0 Preseason Win over Steelers
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Updated · newyorkjets.com · Aug 22
Jets Spread 24 Completions to 16 Receivers in 17-0 Preseason Win over Steelers
3 articles · Updated · newyorkjets.com · Aug 22
Summary
Sixteen Jets pass-catchers shared 24 completions in Friday’s 17-0 preseason shutout at Pittsburgh, extending the ball distribution well beyond Geno Smith’s opening-drive cameo.
Smith went 7-for-7 on the first series, hitting five receivers plus a deflected catch by guard Dylan Parham before finding Jelani Woods for a touchdown in his Jets return.
Quincy Skinner Jr. became the only player to catch passes from three quarterbacks, finishing with a game-high four receptions, including Brady Cook’s 31-yard touchdown on fourth down with 1:53 left.
The opening-drive touchdown was a rare Jets preseason “mic-drop” start—only the fourth such opening series since 2000 to end with a touchdown pass.