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Steelers vs Jets: 5 big storylines in Week 7

Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up next to quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
Sep 22, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) warms up next to quarterback Russell Wilson (3) before a game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

This week is a showdown between two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Russell Wilson square off against Aron Rodgers and the New York Jets. The Steelers come into the game at 4-2 after beating the Las Vegas Raiders last week.

Meanwhile the Jets are floundering at 2-4 after losing three in a row and subsequently firing their head coach. Here are the storylines to watch this week.

The impact of Davante Adams

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 24: Davante Adams #17 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrates a touchdown during the first quarter in the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Allegiant Stadium on September 24, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

The Jets traded for Aaron Rodgers favorite target last week and we will be watching closely how quickly Rogers and Davante Adams are back on the same page.

The new Steelers offense

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The only thing to measure with having Russell Wilson at quarterback is the productivity of the offense. If Wilson cannot move the ball and score points better than Fields did, this experiment might be for nothing.

What about Justin Fields?

Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) scores a rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields (2) scores a rushing touchdown against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Another big storyline will be how the Steelers incorporate Fields into the offense if at all. There are rumors he will see reps at quarterback but this could just be a smokescreen by the Steelers to force the Jets to plan for it.

Trump is in town

May 29, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; President Donald Trump holds up the speech he said he didn't read at a rally at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Larry McCormack/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK
May 29, 2018; Nashville, TN, USA; President Donald Trump holds up the speech he said he didn't read at a rally at Municipal Auditorium. Mandatory Credit: Larry McCormack/The Tennessean via USA TODAY NETWORK

This might not have any outcome on the game but just based on social media reaction, the fanbase is worked up for the notion of former President Donald Trump being in attendance at tonight's game.

One more thing about the quarterbacks

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as he runs off the field after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 32-13, at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 13: Justin Fields #2 of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates as he runs off the field after the Steelers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders, 32-13, at Allegiant Stadium on October 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Getty Images)

Another storyline to track for the Steelers is what happens if Wilson struggles? How long of a leash is head coach Mike Tomlin going to give him with a proven starter on the bench?

This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers vs Jets: 5 big storylines in Week 7