PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – While there were a couple of good throws, but an interception in the red zone and another at the Jets 22 led to no points. Bottom line for Howard is no points and two turnovers in the first half against the Jets as the Steelers trailed 7-0.
Breaking down every Will Howard possession
1st drive
• 3 and out with a 3rd down throw too high for Roman Wilson
2nd drive
• Howard hung in pocket to find Roman Wilson for a 14-yard gain on first down, but was sacked on 3rd down
3rd drive
• After 17 yards on 3 rushes by Jaylen Warren, Howard missed on a back-shoulder throw to Germie Bernard (throw was there, but good defense). Howard stepped up in pressure and found Ben Skowronek for 16 yards on 3rd and 8. Drive ended on the interception by Andre Cisco stepping in front of Wilson on 3rd and 4
4th drive
• Howard made a nice throw to Robert Tonyan for 12 yards. Jets DB Samuel Womack got between Howard’s throw and Wilson in the seam for a second interception
Final numbers, Howard 10-15, 74 yards, 2 interceptions, 38.6 rating
2nd year QB started and led offense to no points vs. Jets
2nd year QB started and led offense to no points vs. Jets
