A lot will be on the line when the Jets and the Steelers take the field on Sunday.

New York’s Week 16 showdown with Pittsburgh might not seem like it carries a lot of meaning at first glance, but a deep dive into the matchup reveals its importance. The Steelers need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive, while a pair of Jets are going up against their former team for the first time.

What do Jets fans need to know before kickoff? Let’s take a look at some pregame storylines.

Le’Veon Bell’s chance at revenge

Le’Veon Bell has been downplaying the meaning of his first game against the Steelers since leaving the organization all week, but let’s face it. New York’s star running back is going to be out for revenge on Sunday.

Pittsburgh never met Bell’s contractual demands last offseason, which led to him sitting out all of 2018 and signing with the Jets in March. Bell endured plenty of criticism from within the organization while he was sitting out and it’s safe to assume some members of the Steelers organization are still harboring sour grapes against the 27-year-old.

Bell is going to be looking to stick it to his former team in Week 16. It’s only human nature that he’s going to be looking to prove a point to the organization that refused to keep him in town at his desired price tag.