Jets vs. Steelers projected starting lineup and depth chart for Week 1 | 2025 NFL season

Aaron Rodgers will start as the Pittsburgh Steelers' quarterback for the first time on Sunday. He signed as a free agent in June and will start against the New York Jets, where he spent the last two seasons before he was released in March.

Justin Fields, the starting quarterback for the Jets this season, was a member of the Steelers in 2024. He will be motivated to play well on Sunday to show the Steelers what they are missing.

Here, we'll examine both teams' projected starting lineups for the Sunday afternoon game.

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New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers projected starting lineup for Week 1

New York Jets projected starting lineup

Quarterback Justin Fields of the New York Jets - Source: Getty

Below is how the Jets are projected to line up on offense to start the game against the Steelers:

Position	Starter
QB	Justin Fields
RB	Breece Hall
WR	Xavier Gipson
WR	Garrett Wilson
WR	Josh Reynolds
TE	Mason Taylor
FB	Andrew Beck
LG	John Simpson
LT	Olu Fashanu
C	Josh Myers
RG	Joe Tippmann
RT	Armand Membou

Below is how the Jets are projected to line up in defense to start the game against the Steelers:

Position	Starter
LDE	Will McDonald IV
LDT	Harrison Phillips
RDT	Quinnen Williams
RDE	Michael Clemons
WLB	Marcelino McCrary-Ball
MLB	Jamien Sherwood
SLB	Quincy Williams
LCB	Sauce Gardner
SS	Tony Adams
FS	Andre Cisco
RCB	Brandon Stephens
NB	Michael Carter II

Below is how the Jets' special teams are projected to line up to start the game against the Steelers:

Position	Starter
PK	Nick Folk
P	Austin McNamara
H	Austin McNamara
KR	Kene Nwangwu
PR	Xavier Gipson
LS	Thomas Hennessy

Pittsburgh Steelers projected starting lineup

NFL: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers - Source: Imagn

Below is how the Steelers are projected to line up on offense to start the game against the Jets:

Position	Starter
QB	Aaron Rodgers
RB	Jaylen Warren
WR	Roman Wilson
WR	DK Metcalf
WR	Calvin Austin III
TE	Pat Freiermuth
TE	Jonnu Smith
LT	Broderick Jones
LG	Isaac Seumalo
C	Zach Frazier
RT	Troy Fautanu
RG	Mason McCormick

Below is how the Steelers are projected to line up in defense to start the game against the Jets:

Position	Starter
DL	Cameron Heyward
NT	Keeanu Benton
DL	Isaiahh Loudermilk
OLB	Alex Highsmith
ILB	Payton Wilson
ILB	Patrick Queen
OLB	T.J. Watt
CB	Joey Porter Jr.
CB	Darius Slay
NB	Jalen Ramsey
FS	Juan Thornhill
SS	DeShon Elliott

Below is how the Steelers' special teams are projected to line up to start the game against the Jets:

Position	Starter
PK	Chris Boswell
P	Corliss Waitman
H	Corliss Waitman
PR	Calvin Austin III
KR	Kenneth Gainwell
LS	Christian Kuntz

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New York Jets vs. Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart

New York Jets depth chart

Below is a look at the Jets’ offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Justin Fields	Tyrod Taylor	-	-
RB	Breece Hall	Braelon Allen	Isaiah Davis	Kene Nwangwu
WR	Garrett Wilson	Xavier Gipson	Irvin Charles	-
WR	Josh Reynolds	Arian Smith	-	-
WR	Allen Lazard	Tyler Johnson	-	-
TE	Mason Taylor	Jeremy Ruckert	Stone Smartt	Jelani Woods
FB	Andrew Beck	-	-	-
LG	John Simpson	-	-	-
LT	Olu Fashanu	Max Mitchell	Esa Pole	-
C	Josh Myers	Joe Tippmann	Gus Hartwig (IR)	-
RG	Joe Tippmann	Xavier Newman	Alijah Vera-Tucker (IR)
RT	Armand Membou	Chukwuma Okorafor

Below is a look at the Jets’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Will McDonald IV	Tyler Baron	-	-
LDT	Harrison Phillips	Jowon Briggs	Byron Cowart	-
RDT	Quinnen Williams	Jay Tufele	Leonard Taylor III	-
RDE	Michael Clemons	Braiden McGregor	Jermaine Johnson	-
WLB	Marcelino McCrary-Ball	Cam Jones	-	-
MLB	Jamien Sherwood	Kiko Mauigoa	Ja'Markis Weston (IR)	-
SLB	Quincy Williams	-	-	-
LCB	Sauce Gardner	Qwan'tez Stiggers	Azareye'h Thomas	Kris Boyd (IR)
FS	Andre Cisco	Malachi Moore	-	-
SS	Tony Adams	Isaiah Oliver	-	-
RCB	Brandon Stephens	Tony Adams	-	-
NB	Michael Carter	-	-	-

Below is a look at the Jets’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Nick Folk	-	-
P	Austin McNamara	-	-
H	Austin McNamara	-	-
LS	Thomas Hennessy	-	-
KR	Kene Nwangwu	Xavier Gipson	Arian Smith
PR	Xavier Gipson	Isaiah Davis	-

Pittsburgh Steelers depth chart

Below is a look at the Steelers’ offensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
QB	Aaron Rodgers	Mason Rudolph	Skylar Thompson	Will Howard (IR)
RB	Jaylen Warren	Kenneth Gainwell	Kaleb Johnson	Trey Sermon
WR	Roman Wilson	Scotty Miller	Ke’Shawn Williams	-
WR	DK Metcalf	Ben Skowronek	Lance McCutcheon	-
WR	Calvin Austin III	Max Hurleman	-	-
TE	Pat Freiermuth	Darnell Washington	Donald Parham (IR)	-
TE	Jonnu Smith	Connor Heyward	JJ Galbreath	-
LT	Broderick Jones	Calvin Anderson	Gareth Warren (IR)	-
LG	Isaac Seumalo	Spencer Anderson	-	-
C	Zach Frazier	Ryan McCollum	-	-
RG	Mason McCormick	Max Scharping	Steven Jones	-
RT	Troy Fautanu	Andrus Peat	Dylan Cook	-

Below is a look at the Steelers’ defensive depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd	4th
LDE	Cameron Heyward	Logan Lee	Esezi Otomewo	Kyler Baugh
NT	Keeanu Benton	Daniel Ekuale	Domenique Davis (IR)	-
RDE	Derrick Harmon	Isaiahh Loudermilk	Yahya Black	Dean Lowry (IR)
SLB	Alex Highsmith	Nick Herbig	DeMarvin Leal	-
RILB	Payton Wilson	Malik Harrison	Carson Bruener	Jon Rhattigan
LILB	Patrick Queen	Cole Holcomb	-	-
WLB	T.J. Watt	Jack Sawyer	Julius Welschof	-
RCB	Joey Porter Jr.	Brandin Echols	Daryl Porter Jr.	-
LCB	Darius Slay	James Pierre	Cory Trice (IR)	Cameron McCutcheon (IR)
NB	Jalen Ramsey	D’Shawn Jamison	-	-
FS	Juan Thornhill	Chuck Clark	-	-
SS	DeShon Elliott	Miles Killebrew	Sebastian Castro	-

Below is a look at the Steelers’ special teams depth chart:

Position	Starter	2nd	3rd
PK	Chris Boswell	-	-
P	Corliss Waitman	-	-
H	Corliss Waitman	-	-
LS	Christian Kuntz	-	-
KR	Kenneth Gainwell	Jaylen Warren	Roman Wilson
PR	Calvin Austin III	Donte Kent (IR)	Scotty Miller

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How to watch the Jets vs. Steelers Week 1 game? TV schedule and live stream details

The Pittsburgh Steelers will square off against the New York Jets at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. The game will be televised on CBS, with Ian Eagle (play-by-play) and JJ Watt (color analyst) calling the action.

Fans can also stream the game via FuboTV and NFL+.

Game info:

Date and Time: Sunday, Sept. 7 at 1:00 p.m. ET

Location: MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

TV: CBS

Announcers: Ian Eagle (play-by-play), JJ Watt (color analyst), Evan Washburn (sideline reporter)

Live Streaming: FuboTV, Paramount+ app, NFL+