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Instant analysis: The Jets look done after loss to Steelers

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The New York Jets (2-5) were topped by the Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2), 37-15, in Week 7 on "Sunday Night Football."

The loss stings considering all the recent changes the team has made. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich is still in search of his first win and All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams is, too.

Here is Jets Wire's instant analysis of the Week 7 loss to the Steelers:

Final score: 37-15 Steelers

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Scoring summary:

First quarter 11:33 Chris Boswell Made 46 Yard Field Goal (3-0 Steelers)

First quarter 2:27: Breece Hall 13 Yard Rush (7-3 Jets)

Second quarter 8:20: Chris Boswell Made 29 Yard Field Goal (7-6 Jets)

Second quarter 5:29: Tyler Conklin Pass From Aaron Rodgers for 1 Yard (15-6 Jets, two-point conversion)

Second quarter 0:27: George Pickens Pass From Russell Wilson for 11 Yards (15-13 Jets)

Third quarter 7:49: Chris Boswell Made 21 Yd Field Goal (16-15 Steelers)

Third quarter 7:15: Russell Wilson 1 Yard Rush (23-15 Steelers)

Fourth quarter 12:09: Van Jefferson Pass From Russell Wilson for 4 Yards (30-15 Steelers)

Fourth quarter 0:26: Najee Harris 10 Yd Run (37-15 Steelers)

Game ball: Breece Hall

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) sores a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) sores a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

In an otherwise poor game on offense, running back Breece Hall managed back-to-back big games. Hall notched a touchdown run of 13 yards to give his team a 7-3 lead early. In addition, Hall shined in the passing attack, leading the Jets with six catches for 103 yards.

Key stat

Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrate a touchdown agianst the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Oct 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) and quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) celebrate a touchdown agianst the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

The two interceptions quarterback Aaron Rodgers threw were extremely untimely.

Just before halftime, Rodgers tossed one when he was forcing a pass down the middle of the field. Right after, Pittsburgh managed a touchdown with 27 seconds remaining. It wasn't a backbreaker, but it hurt.

Then in the second half wide receiver Garrett Wilson dropped an easy catch and it was picked off on the deflection. After a long return, the Steelers pounded in that one for a touchdown as well.

Momentum was killed.

Deciding factor: The second INT

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Beanie Bishop Jr. #31 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball after an interception during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Beanie Bishop Jr. #31 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball after an interception during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Beanie Bishop was the player who picked off Rodgers on both occasions. The second of the two felt like it might have ended the game.

The Steelers were leading 16-15 at that point and the interception, combined with the Wilson drop, and then the long return? The wind went right out of the Jets' sails. New York did not score another point after that point.

Final takeaway

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs the ball during the third quarter against the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

This one is pretty simple: What's the excuse now? First head coach Robert Saleh is fired, then the addition of All-Pro wide receiver was needed.

Not only was this a loss, it was ugly and might have ended the Jets' season before Halloween. There was huge hype around this team in New York and it is now completely gone.

What's next?

Sep 19, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs away from New York Jets linebacker Chazz Surratt (55) and defensive end Jalyn Holmes (97) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
Sep 19, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New England Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson (38) runs away from New York Jets linebacker Chazz Surratt (55) and defensive end Jalyn Holmes (97) at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

The Jets will complete their season series against the Patriots (1-6) as they head to New England for a 1 p.m. kickoff in Week 8.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Instant analysis: The Jets look done after loss to Steelers