PITTSBURGH – A look at what’s happening around the New York Jets:

1.To salvation? With Davante Adams joining Garrett Wilson, the Jets have their best 1-2 punch at wide receiver since Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker in 2015. Perhaps not coincidentally, that was their last winning season. The organization hopes Adams can boost their inconsistent passing attack.

“If we play to our potential, we’re talking about the Super Bowl,” No. 3 receiver Allen Lazard told ESPN.

At 2-4 there is a lot of work to be done. The Jets’ receiving corps is ranked last by ESPN Analytics, which uses three components in its tracking metrics: getting open, making the catch and gaining yards after the catch.

Adams, who will make his Jets debut Sunday night against the Pittsburgh Steelers, can impact the offense in many ways — some obvious, some nuanced.

• A receiver Aaron Rodgers can trust: Nothing irritates Rodgers more than a player who isn’t in the right place at the right time. (Mike Williams can say something about that.) Adams speaks Rodgers’ language and knows his hand signals, an accumulation of knowledge from eight seasons combined. The way they talk about each other, you almost expect them to finish each other’s sentences. But you get it; he provides security for Rodgers.

• A playmaker in the red zone: Receivers must be accurate and gain quickly inside the 20-yard line. It doesn’t happen on a consistent basis, which probably explains why Rodgers is a 50% passer in the red zone. Last week the offense was 1-for-4. Come in, Adams. Since 2000, only two duos have scored more red zone touchdowns than Rodgers and Adams: Philip Rivers-Antonio Gates and Tom Brady-Rob Gronkowski.

• Force defenses to play more zone: According to Next Gen Stats, the Jets have faced the highest percentage of man coverage on pass plays. In Wilson’s case, it’s often been man coverage with an exaggerated sense of security, which has kept him in check at times. Adams’ presence should force the defense to retreat into the zone or perhaps shift coverage to Adams. More zones should mean easier completions for Rodgers.

“I’m hoping this will allow me to get a little more one-on-one and do some of the things that I’m used to doing,” Wilson told ESPN. “(Adams) is such a dynamic player and the guy Aaron has built a great history with, so teams are going to have to respect that and monitor and be accountable for that in some way. I’m excited to see how it all unpacks.”

2. Did you know? Since Adams entered the league in 2014, he has actually outperformed the Jets’ entire receiving corps in that span. He has 30 games with at least 100 receiving yards and one touchdown; the Jets’ wideouts have combined for 29 such games over the same period.

3. Slow down: If there are any concerns about Adams, 31, it’s his drop in speed. In 2020, he averaged 13.64 miles per hour on pass routes. This season it is 12.55 mph, according to Next Gen Stats. Some will say he compensates for this with experience and knowledge. The Jets hope that is the case.

4. Elusive 300: Maybe Adams can help Rodgers end that pesky 300-yard game drought — 28 straight games (Week 14 in 2021) with fewer than 300, the longest active streak in the NFL and by far the longest of his career. Last week he almost broke it (294).

5. Wobbly Blind Side: Do the Jets have a problem at left tackle?

Tyron Smith, one of the league’s most decorated offensive linemen, is off to a shaky start. According to Next Gen Stats, he has already allowed five sacks, including two in last week’s loss to the Buffalo Bills. He has also been called for five penalties (two accepted).

Compare it to last season with the Dallas Cowboys: three sacks and three penalties (all accepted) in 13 games.

It’s clear that Smith isn’t living up to the elite standard he’s set for himself, a standard that will likely land him in the Pro Football Hall of Fame one day. The Jets signed Smith, 33, because they felt he still had some gas left in the tank, but he hasn’t stabilized the position as they had hoped.

Todd Downing, the de facto offensive coordinator, said he wasn’t concerned. He said Smith is an “All-Pro level player.”

“(Smith) knows how to solve little technical things that come up,” Downing said. “… I believe he will make the necessary adjustments, and then we can get started.”

First-round pick Olu Fashanu awaits his turn, giving them a viable option if Smith continues to struggle.

6. Sobering Stat of the Week: The Jets’ score after six games: 113 points. After six games in 2023 with Zach Wilson at quarterback: 113 points.

7. Silent Question: Defensive tackle Quinnen Williams acknowledged that he “doesn’t disrupt the line of scrimmage like I can on run downs.” He gets points for responsibility. The numbers back him up. His run-stop rate was 7% last season; now it has dropped to 4.4%, according to Next Gen Stats.

8. Next three: One of the things the Jets like about their defense is the depth. Well, things are about to be tested in the secondary, as they’ll likely face the Steelers without three of their top five defensive backs: cornerback DJ Reed (groin), safety Chuck Clark (ankle) and nickel Michael Carter II (back ). Reed is questionable, but their likely replacements are Brandin Echols, Ashtyn Davis and Isaiah Oliver, respectively.

Say this for Echols, he is the only player on the team with an interception (two).

9. Wally pipped? This is a big week for CJ Mosley, Jamien Sherwood and middle linebacker/signal caller. Will Mosley get his old job back? Did Sherwood take it?

Interim coach Jeff Ulbrich said Sherwood’s performance over the past four games will make for “good conversation” if Mosley (toe) is healthy. Well, that time is now. For the first time in five weeks, Mosley no longer appears on the injury report.

Mosley returned from his injury last week, but he was limited to nine snaps as the third linebacker in their 4-3 starting front. Sherwood and Quincy Williams were the all-out backers. The Jets appear to be in no rush to get Mosley back in his usual role; they are intrigued by Sherwood’s combination of youth and speed.

10. The Last Word: “Sunday Night Football” means Cris Collinsworth will call the game. Collinsworth was also in the booth (NFL Network) for the first big game of Rodgers’ career – November 27, 2007, when he replaced the injured Brett Favre and nearly rallied . the Packers from a big deficit against the Cowboys.

Rodgers looked shaky on his first drive (a near interception), prompting Collinsworth to say on air, “They’re not going to win very many games with Aaron Rodgers playing quarterback unless things change dramatically.” Rodgers never forgot it. When he recounted that game in an interview last year, he brought up the Collinsworth dig and quoted it verbatim.

Collinsworth said in a text message to ESPN: “I bet Aaron never said that. I lost. He never forgets anything. It was one game and he likes to keep that edge, just like a lot of players do. After fifteen years, He finally told me about it.”