Kenny Pickett's 1st start is final step of an unlikely rise
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Oct. 02, 2022 04:57 PM EDT
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is congratulated by tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) after diving cross the goal to score against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is congratulated by tight end Pat Freiermuth (88) after diving cross the goal to score against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Oct. 02, 2022 04:57 PM EDT