New York Jets rookie safety Calvin Pryor has been late for multiple team meetings this season — probably causing him to be benched for Sunday’s game, according to ESPN.com.

The first-round draft pick (18th overall) did not start in Sunday’s stunning 20-13 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Jets started Jaiquawn Jarrett and he responded with the best game of his career — two interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery. Jarrett played every snap on defense.

Pryor didn’t play in the game on defense. He was limited to special teams in the win which snapped an eight-game losing streak for the 2-8 Jets.

Coach Rex Ryan made a reference after the game about the importance of showing up on time for meetings.

“We were trying to line up guys that we think deserve it, whether it’s in the classroom, on the practice field, or in meetings, being on time for meetings,” Ryan said in explaining why he decided to start Jarrett over Pryor. “(Jarrett) does a great job. He’s dependable and has been playing well. Those are the reasons we do that. We thought we were going to play all of them, but it really never turned out (that way). We just played the hot hand.”

Pryor has no interceptions, no forced fumbles, no fumble recoveries and only a half-sack this season.

“It’s not about me,” Pryor said after the game. “I’m trying to enjoy this victory, I’m trying to enjoy the guys in this locker room. I’m happy for Jaiquawn Jarrett. He played an outstanding game. Only way I can learn from this is see what he did, learn from (my) mistakes and try to get better.”