Tight end Pat Freiermuth has functioned as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ No. 2 target throughout the season. He’s been available in all 10 games while health has been an issue in the past. And yet, his numbers aren’t blowing anyone away. Arthur Smith downplayed Freiermuth’s stat line, noting that he’s still been an asset to the offense.
“Sometimes we call things, and maybe coverage or pressure doesn’t do exactly,” Smith said via a team-issued transcript of the defense changing the offensive intent. “Defense has a say. That’s why you’ve got to build in reads and progressions. I think Pat’s had a good season.