Mike Tomlin and the Pittsburgh Steelers are bracing for a big game against the New York Jets this week, and all eyes are on Davante Adams. The star receiver’s arrival in New York followed heavy interest from the Steelers and Saints while he was still with the Raiders, but now it’s Tomlin’s team preparing to face him as he teams up with Aaron Rodgers in a familiar offensive scheme. Tomlin, no stranger to Rodgers-led offenses, emphasized that while Adams may be in a new jersey, it’s still Rodgers’ game plan—something Tomlin has faced countless times since taking the helm in Pittsburgh.
Steelers writer Dale Lolley caught up with Tomlin ahead of this high-stakes matchup, and Tomlin’s message was straightforward: Adams may be with a new team, but the approach remains the same. Having faced the Rodgers-Adams duo when Adams was in Green Bay, Tomlin knows he needs to cover all bases to keep up with the Jets’ high-powered attack.
But Adams isn’t the only storyline in the Steelers camp. Pittsburgh has been wrestling with inconsistency at QB, with Justin Fields struggling in recent losses. After much speculation, Tomlin hinted that the Steelers might look to veteran Russell Wilson, who returned to full practice and brings a Super Bowl pedigree that could light a fire under Pittsburgh’s offense. While Wilson’s experience could serve as a teaching moment for Fields, Tomlin made it clear that with Adams and Rodgers coming to town, “scoring is the need of the hour.”
Pittsburgh’s defense will be on high alert as they face one of the league’s most lethal QB-receiver tandems. Meanwhile, the offense will aim to test the Jets’ defense with a dual-threat strategy at quarterback. With Wilson’s ability to stretch defenses and Fields potentially learning from the bench, Tomlin seems determined to utilize every tool at his disposal for a win.
