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George Pickens Knew He ‘Was Gonna Have To Make A Play’ Before Huge Third Down Catch

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Even though they lost, the Pittsburgh Steelers proved that their starting offense can actually score. Cordarrelle Patterson burst through a hole and flew into the endzone, helping to quiet some of the offense’s doubters. However, that wouldn’t have been possible without Russell Wilson connecting with George Pickens on a long third down. It was a nice pitch and catch, and Pickens seems very happy to have gotten that opportunity.

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Speaking to reporter Missi Matthews after the game, Pickens was asked what that completion meant to him.