Geno Smith throws a TD as Jets beat Steelers 17-0
Geno Smith capped a perfect one-series cameo by throwing for a touchdown and the New York Jets picked off a pair of passes in a 17-0 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night. Smith, who sat out New York’s preseason opener with a sore left ankle, started and drove the Jets 69 yards to the end zone, the last 13 coming on a flip to a wide-open Jelani Woods. Smith, who played for the Jets…
Geno Smith threw a touchdown as the New York Jets dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17-0 on Friday night. Smith, who had missed the preseason opener due to a sore left ankle, returned to action and led his team to an impressive win. He completed seven of seven passes for 65 yards on a 69-yard drive that ended with a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jelani Woods.
The Jets' defense, which had been a significant weakness in the team's 3-14 regular season, proved to be a strong force, limiting Pittsburgh's quarterbacks Will Howard and Drew Allar. Rookie edge rusher David Bailey also contributed to the win by dropping Howard for an 11-yard loss early in the game.
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