Geno Smith leads Jets to 17-0 preseason win over Steelers

Geno Smith completed all seven of his pass attempts for 65 yards and a touchdown on his only drive, leading the New York Jets to a 17-0 preseason victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Friday night. The performance, which came after Smith missed the team's preseason opener with a sore ankle, provided a strong early-season statement from the veteran quarterback.

Smith, who was reacquired by the Jets in March after playing for them from 2013 to 2016, orchestrated a 10-play, 69-yard opening drive. He connected with six different receivers, including a 21-yard pass to Adonai Mitchell and two third-down conversions. The drive culminated in a 13-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open tight end Jelani Woods. Smith's night was done after that series.

"It felt good to be out there with the guys," Smith said. "Obviously we got one drive in, but we scored a touchdown. You always want to start fast, so that was a good thing. Definitely a lot of room for improvement."

Head coach Aaron Glenn praised the efficiency of the drive. "Very, very efficient. He looked very comfortable," Glenn said. "Exactly what we were looking for." However, Glenn noted that the team's running game, which managed only...