New York Jets star Aaron Rodgers knows the team will need more, including from himself, to turn things around after a 37-15 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers dropped them to 2-5 for the NFL season has.

“I have to play better,” Rodgers told reporters after the game. “That’s the key, I have to play better. We have to find a way to run the ball better so we can make passes.”

The veteran signal-caller lamented the “sh–tty interception” he threw to Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop Jr. in the second quarter, the first of two picks by the rookie.

This piece was a turning point. Pittsburgh scored just before the end of the half on an 11-yard touchdown reception from George Pickens Jr. and then left 24 unanswered points in the second half.

Rodgers felt the Jets’ energy “flagged a little” at halftime and said there needed to be broad buy-in from the roster for New York to get the most out of its obvious talent.

Adams, who caught three passes for 30 yards against Pittsburgh, joined the team just last week. Edge rusher Haason Reddick ended his reticence Hours before the game and will finally get fit. It appears that the conditions are in place for New York to become a contender.

At the same time, little has changed in the Jets’ performance from the start of last year to today. Rodgers’ health didn’t do much good, nor did the firing of head coach Robert Saleh. It’s too early to tell what impact the Adams trade and Reddick’s arrival will have.