The Kenny Pickett era is underway.
After a six-point first half produced four punts, a turnover and two field goals against the New York Jets, the Pittsburgh Steelers benched Mitchell Trubisky in favor of their rookie quarterback. He threw an interception on his first drive.
Facing first-and-10 near midfield, Pickett looked deep downfield to Chase Claypool on a play-action pass. But Claypool faced double coverage and Pickett's ball hung up in the air, allowing Jets safety Jordan Whitehead to intercept the ball off a Lamarcus Joyner deflection.
Pickett was the No.