Jets drop season opener 34-32 after Gipson fumble

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The New York Jets squandered a late lead and fell 34-32 to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, a season-opening defeat that featured strong offensive showings, costly lapses on special teams and the first NFL game under Jets coach Aaron Glenn.

Justin Fields, making his regular-season debut as New York's starting quarterback, completed 16 of 22 passes for 218 yards and a touchdown and added two rushing scores while running for 48 yards. Breece Hall carried the offense on the ground, finishing with 107 yards on 19 attempts. The Jets built a 26-24 lead late in the third quarter and briefly reclaimed a 32-31 advantage on Fields' 1-yard fourth-and-goal keeper with 7:01 remaining.

Pittsburgh answered with a furious 50-second stretch early in the fourth quarter. After Aaron Rodgers found Jaylen Warren for a short touchdown, Jets returner Xavier Gipson fumbled the ensuing kickoff. The Steelers recovered at the New York 22 and two plays later Rodgers connected with Calvin Austin for an 18-yard touchdown to give Pittsburgh a 31-26 lead. Rodgers finished with 244 yards and four touchdown passes. Chris Boswell drilled a 60-yard field goal with 1:03...