The big story of the week, aside from the Pittsburgh Steelers losing their second-straight game, is WR George Pickens’ usage. Playing a season-low 34 snaps, 59-percent of the offense, in the loss. Overall, Pickens was a non-factor, recording just three catches for 26 yards as RB Najee Harris led the team in receiving yards. WRs Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin III played more snaps than Pickens.
Post-game, Mike Tomlin chalked it up to wanting to rotate Pickens and keep him fresh. He claimed it had nothing to do with an “underlying” issue aka punishment for something pre-game or in-game temper tantrum.