Russell Wilson's debut with the Pittsburgh Steelers ended in a 37-15 victory over the New York Jets on “Sunday Night Football” as the quarterback completed 16 of 29 passes for 264 yards and two touchdowns. He also added a rushing touchdown as the Steelers defeated Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 409-323 and Jets receiver Davante Adams spoiled the opening game with his new team.

The beginning of Wilson's time in the black and gold uniform was unpromising. Thirty-one minutes after fans showered him with applause when he was announced as the starting quarterback in the game's opening faceoff, Steelers supporters let out hearty boos. Twice the Steelers went three-and-out in the first quarter. Wilson was 8 of 17 in the first half, and 44 of his 145 yards came on a jump ball to George Pickens, who scored the quarterback's first Pittsburgh touchdown from 11 yards 27 seconds before halftime, giving the team its first lead of the year competition.