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Steelers Kenny Pickett expected to remain starting QB Rookie hoping to build off record-setting debut

While he would surely trade it for a win, nonethele s made history during his regular season debut. Pickett, when the Steelers travel to Buffalo on Sunday, set two records during his regular season debut this past weekend against the Jets.The ' first-round pick became the first quarterback in NFL history to run for two touchdowns in his debut ( of the ). He also set an NFL record by throwing the most pa ses in a game (13) without one hitting the ground, .Pickett replaced as the start of the second half of Sunday's game against the . His Martin Perez Jersey 1-yard touchdown run gave the Steelers a 13-10 lead midway through the third quarter. His 2-yard score on Pittsburgh's ensuing po se sion gave the home team a 10-point lead with 13:36 to play. Another TD for on CBS Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) While the Steelers' lead appeared safe, the Jets ultimately rallied to spoil Pickett's party. After directed a Jets scoring drive that cut their deficit to three points, New York took the lead for good on a score that was set up by interception of Pickett on a pa s intended for tight end . Pickett finished the game 102 yards on 10 of 13 pa sing. Pickett threw Jake Odorizzi Jersey three interceptions, hence his NFL record of not having a pa s hit the ground. His first pick came on his first attempt, a deep throw to that was was corralled by after Claypool was unable to secure the pa s. His third pick occurred on a Hail Mary to end the game.It wasn't perfect, but Pickett showed promise in his debut. He led the Steelers on arguably their best drive of the season to date, a 12-play, 82-yard drive Phil Hughes Jersey that culminated with his second touchdown run. Pickett displayed toughne s on the drive when he completed an 18-yard strike to Freiermuth on a third-and-8 play despite getting clobbered by Jets defensive lineman . My favorite Kenny throw from today Adam Steel (@RenegadeAdam Logan Morrison Jersey ) "It's not tough," Pickett said afterwords when asked about making a throw under dure s. "It's in the job description. It is what it is. I'm a quarterback. That's my job. So, I told those guys, I'll stand in there. I don't really care. I know they'll get it right. My job is to stand in there and make those." Along with Freiermuth, Pickett has developed a quick rapport with fellow rookie , who caught six pa ses for 102 yards on Sunday."I feel like the whole crowd was cheering him on," Pickens said of Pickett after the game. " Ervin Santana Jersey We were already ready to go. It's just next man up. We were already ready, though."While Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has not yet made the switch official, it's clear that Pickett has the support of his teammates should be receive the nod to start Sunday in Buffalo. "He brought us a spark," Freiermuth said, . "The stadium, the fans, us. He did a great job.""When he came in we were just more efficient," receive added. "You could see the energy. He played with swag. That makes us want to play for him. We have to get him better, and prepare for next week."

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