Geno Smith is set to start at quarterback for the New York Jets in their second preseason game of 2026 against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Aug. 21. This marks Smith's return after sitting out the previous game due to ankle soreness. He has been practicing with the team throughout the week in preparation for the matchup.
The Jets are coming off a 24-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in their preseason opener. Running back Breece Hall, however, is expected to be ready for Week 1 against the Tennessee Titans despite suffering a groin strain during this week's practices that will sideline him for the remainder of the preseason.
For the Steelers, Will Howard and Drew Allar will see time at quarterback. Head coach Mike McCarthy confirmed that Aaron Rodgers will not play in this game, meaning his final matchup against his former team has already occurred.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The game will be broadcast on CBS in the New York area.
For fans without cable, the game can be streamed via DIRECTV, which is offering a five-day free trial that includes a $30 discount on the first month. The Choice plan provides over 125 channels, including NBC.