Although they haven’t been the main focus of the offense, the Pittsburgh Steelers tight ends are having an impact on the team. Whether it be Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward, 0r MyCole Pruitt the tight ends have been given opportunities, even if the yardage numbers don’t jump off the page.
Tomorrow, the Steelers take on the Baltimore Ravens whose pass defense against top tight ends has not been great. Overall, they have allowed a total of 756 yards to tight ends this year, allowing 75.6 yards per game. Top tight ends have had big games against them such as Las Vegas Raiders TE Brock Bowers having a 98-yard game and Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton having a 100-yard game.