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Jets at Steelers: 3 key matchups to watch in Week 7

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Dec 22, 2019; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is blocked by New York Jets offensive tackle Brandon Shell (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2019; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) is blocked by New York Jets offensive tackle Brandon Shell (72) during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Jets will face the Pittsburgh Steelers in their upcoming Week 7 matchup.

Even with it being a "Sunday Night Football" clash, it will still be the games, within the game, that will make all the difference.

Here are three key matchups to watch during Jets (2-4) versus the Steelers (4-2):

OL Morgan Moses vs. DE TJ Watt

Dec 15, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) spits water during a time-out against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Buffalo won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) spits water during a time-out against the Buffalo Bills during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Buffalo won 17-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Watt needs little introduction. A multi-time NFL sack leader, he already has 4.5 this season... so yes, he is good.

The player leading the line against him will be tackle Morgan Moses. He has had an up-and-down season. Pro Football Focus currently has him graded a 57.1 overall by their metrics, good for the 61st best tackle in the league among 76 qualifying players.

WR Davante Adams vs. CB Joey Porter Jr.

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 16: Davante Adams #17 of the New York Jets speaks to members of the media at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on October 16, 2024 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - OCTOBER 16: Davante Adams #17 of the New York Jets speaks to members of the media at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center on October 16, 2024 in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Getty Images)

If Moses doesn't do his job, Adams might be irrelevant. Even so, he's going to be watched by everyone across the NFL during this prime-time matchup after he was landed by the Jets in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders this week.

Porter had an interception against Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott two weeks ago. However, the Steelers' top cornerback has been shaky this year. His PFF grade is 51.4. That's No. 91 of 99 qualifying cornerbacks so far in 2024.

Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers will be looking for this matchup.

DE Will McDonald IV vs. OL Broderick Jones

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - NOVEMBER 12: Darnell Washington #80 of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Broderick Jones #77 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrate with Jaylen Warren #30 of the Pittsburgh Steelers after Warren's rushing touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

McDonald has had some big games. Here's a good time for another one. The Steelers will be starting veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and he has been prone to make poor decisions when under pressure in recent years.

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