Vol. IThe Bluffball AlmanacFRI, AUG 21, 2026

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NFLFri, Aug 21, 7:00 PM21 Aug, 2026

New York JetsvsPittsburgh Steelers

NFL NetAcrisure StadiumFriday, August 21 at 7:00 PM EDT
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This is preseason week two, so don't expect starters to log heavy snaps, but the New York Jets head to Acrisure Stadium at 1-0 while the Pittsburgh Steelers try to bounce back after dropping their opener. Vegas has the Jets as slight 1.5-point road favorites with the over/under sitting at 37.5, which tells you the books expect mostly garbage-time stats once the backups take over.

Watch the Steelers' offensive line early to see if they can move the ball against a Jets front that's been getting to the quarterback all camp. Bold prediction: the under cashes easily as both teams play it safe and this one turns into a smashmouth, run-heavy affair with backups mopping up in the fourth quarter.