Which team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–0 in the 2026 NFL preseason?
Answer
New York Jets
The New York Jets defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 17–0 in the 2026 NFL preseason.
The shutout was played during Preseason Week 2 on August 21. New York’s defense prevented Pittsburgh from scoring while the Jets produced all 17 points in the victory.
It was one of only three shutouts in the complete 2026 preseason. The other shutouts were the Los Angeles Rams’ 34–0 win over New Orleans and Jacksonville’s 19–0 win over Tampa Bay.
Preseason shutouts are memorable but should not be treated as direct predictions of regular-season defensive performance. Teams rotate heavily through reserve players, and offensive play-calling is often deliberately limited during exhibition games.