The Jets put up 394 yards of offense in Justin Fields’ debut, the sixth-best mark across the league in Week 1. It was a sharp turnaround for a team that finished 24th in total yards last season with Aaron Rodgers under center, and a sign that the offense has a new gear.

Aaron Glenn’s head coaching debut and Tanner Engstrand’s first game as offensive coordinator added another layer of optimism, as the Jets rushed for 182 yards against Pittsburgh . Only three teams—the Ravens (238), Commanders (220), and Jaguars (200)—piled up more on the ground. But for all the progress made on offense, the end result was still a 34-32 loss to the Steelers.

Defense was the culprit. Pittsburgh broke through in the fourth quarter, leaving Glenn with a loss, and players like Brando

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