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Restock, stock off after the Jets’ loss to the Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass with an apparent injury to his hand during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the New York Jets throws a pass with an apparent injury to his hand during the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

The New York Jets continued their 2024 NFL season with a 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 7.

Every outing was a total team effort. Individually, certain players stand out for better or worse. That was the case in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

With that, here is Jets Wire’s stock report after the Jets (2-5) loss to the Steelers (5-2):

Stock down: WR Garrett Wilson

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) defends during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) defends during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) defends during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

A statistical line of five catches for 61 yards usually isn’t bad. However, Wilson’s drop, which led to an interception, was such a setback that his stock fell. He said it himself.

Stock to: Will McDonald IV

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) struggles against pressure from New York Jets defenseman Will McDonald IV (99) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) struggles against pressure from New York Jets defenseman Will McDonald IV (99) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) struggles against pressure from New York Jets defenseman Will McDonald IV (99) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Jets defense had a “bend but don’t break” mentality for most of the game. The crime never picked them up. Some of the defensive success was due to McDonald. He recorded a sack and tackle for a loss against the Steelers.

Stock down: K Greg Zuerlein

East Rutherford, NJ – October 14, 2024 – After missing two field goals in the second half, the Jets' Greg Zuerlein leaves the field at the end of the game. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.East Rutherford, NJ – October 14, 2024 – After missing two field goals in the second half, the Jets' Greg Zuerlein leaves the field at the end of the game. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

East Rutherford, NJ – October 14, 2024 – After missing two field goals in the second half, the Jets’ Greg Zuerlein leaves the field at the end of the game. The Buffalo Bills came to MetLife Stadium to play the NY Jets. The Jets played their first game under new interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich.

Another game, another miss. Zuerlein is not having a good 2024 season. At least he scored his extra-point attempt. His kick was blocked against the Steelers and it’s a concern.

Stock down: CB Brandin Echols

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn imagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (14) catches an 11-yard touchdown pass for New York Jets cornerback Brandin Echols (26) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

Echols saw more playing time for the second straight game due to DJ Reed’s groin injury. He was bullied again and many wondered why Steelers wide receiver George Pickens wasn’t followed by Jets cornerback Sauce Garder earlier in the game.

Stock down: DT Quinnen Williams

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass while being pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn imagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass while being pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws pass while being pressured by New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams (95) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

It was just a quiet game for Williams. Steelers running back Najee Harris put up 102 yards rushing and Williams never stood out at any point.

Hit: RB Breece Hall

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn ImagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) runs a touchdown past Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (24) during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credits: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Although it was a poor game on offense, Hall did put up some numbers. He only had 38 rushing yards, but he led the Jets in the passing attack. Hall had 103 yards receiving and put away a rushing touchdown.

Stock down: QB Aaron Rodgers

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn imagesOctober 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

October 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn images

Two interceptions and both were extremely demoralizing for the Jets. Wilson’s wasn’t on Rodgers, but given all the recent changes? Rodgers has no more excuses in New York.

Stock to: TE Tyler Conklin

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Tyler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 20: Tyler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 20: Tyler Conklin #83 of the New York Jets catches a pass for a touchdown during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)

Conklin had his first touchdown since October 2022. That will help his stock.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Stock up, stock down after the Jets’ loss to the Steelers