A new era of New York Jets football begins today.

After an offseason of sweeping changes, including a new head coach and quarterback, fans have bought into Aaron Glenn’s vision to reshape the culture and identity of the franchise.

The question now: can the Jets turn that optimism into results in Glenn’s first season?

Their first test comes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a season opener full of storylines. Quarterback Justin Fields, now leading the Jets, faces the team that benched him despite a 4-2 start last year. On the other sideline, Aaron Rodgers returns to MetLife Stadium for the first time since departing New York, sprucing up the stakes to an even higher level.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of Gang Green’s 2025 regular season opener.

  • When: Sunday, September 7, scheduled for 1 p.m. EST
  • Where: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
  • How to watch locally: CBS (New York Market)
  • How to listen locally: WAXQ-FM, Q104.3 (iHeart Radio)
  • How to listen nationally: SiriusXM Channel 228
  • How to watch internationally: Sky Sports

Keys to Victory

Apply pressure on Rodgers

Sunday will mark Rodgers’ first game as a Steeler with new pass catchers, in a new system, after not appearing in a single preseason game.

At 41 years old, Rodgers is almost as immobile as it gets among NFL starting quarterbacks, and when he is forced out of the pocket, he loses his big-play ability.

In his first game with new surroundings, the Jets’ defensive line needs to make things as difficult as possible on Rodgers, forcing him out of his comfort zone and eliminating the ability for him to go through all of his reads and sit in the pocket.

Defensive coordinator Steve Wilks has emphasized that the team’s defensive identity starts on the line. The team’s pass rushers will play a pivotal role in the outcome of today’s clash.

Minimizing turnovers

Today’s matchup is expected to be tight, with FanDuel Sportsbook listing the Steelers as 2.5-point road favorites. The Jets will need to maximize every opportunity to pull off a win.

That starts with limiting turnovers. This team isn’t built to win shootouts, and its success won’t come from scoring 30 points a game. Instead, the defense is expected to be the foundation, while the offense must take advantage of its chances.

Beginning today and throughout the season, the Jets can’t have multiple giveaways on offense and expect to come out on top.