Though he made some big plays and was a big reason why the offense for the Pittsburgh Steelers had a great day in the 44-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals, third-year wide receiver George Pickens had two bone-headed, frustrating unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, continuing a tough stretch for the mercurial receiver.
Pickens was called for two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties for taunting in the win over the Bengals, both of which came after big plays, leading to the Steelers gaining a bunch of yardage, but then losing 15 yards in the process.
Pickens taunted Bengals’ LB Germaine Pratt after a 21-yard catch-and-run to move the chains, dropping the football on the prone Pratt.