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Sunday Night Football: George Pickens catches 11-yard touchdown, Jets lead 15-13 at halftime
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Sunday Night Football: George Pickens catches 11-yard touchdown, Jets lead 15-13 at halftime

It looked like the Jets were going to score some more points before the end of the second quarter. But an interception by an undrafted rookie gave Pittsburgh an extra chance and the club took advantage.

Now New York leads Pittsburgh 15-13 at halftime.

On second-and-4, with 1:21 left in the half, quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked for Garrett Wilson over the middle. But rookie corner Beanie Bishop had other plans: He reached back to make a one-handed interception — the first of his career — and gave the ball to Pittsburgh’s offense at the Pittsburgh 46.

From there, quarterback Russell Wilson drew a defensive pass interference penalty from Sauce Gardner after a deep throw to George Pickens. That put the ball on the New York 11.

One play later, Wilson hit Pickens in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown.

That drive got Wilson going a bit, as the Steelers didn’t move the ball effectively throughout the first half. Wilson finished the first two quarters 8 of 17 for 145 yards with a touchdown.

Pickens was the recipient of Wilson’s longest pass, which yielded a gain of 44 yards. He has three receptions for 67 yards so far on Sunday.

But the Steelers are 0-of-6 on third down, illustrating how much they’ve had trouble retaining possessions.

On the other hand, Davante Adams has been on the field a lot for the Jets, but Breece Hall has made the biggest impact in the passing game. He has four receptions for 93 yards, including a gain of 57 yards a controversial touchdown and extra point to give the Jets a 15-6 lead with 5:29 left in the second quarter. Hall has 21 yards on eight carries with a touchdown – a 13-yard run in the first quarter.

Adams has three catches for 30 yards. Rodgers is 13 of 19 for 158 yards with a touchdown and an interception.

Steelers defensive tackle Montravius ​​Adams is questionable to return with a knee injury. Cornerback Donte Jackson is expected to return to the game after checking his shoulder during the first half.

Jets right guard Alijah Vera-Tucker is questionable to return with an ankle injury.

New York gets the kickoff for the second half.