Why does Pat Freiermuth have fewer targets from Russell Wilson than Darnell Washington?
In four games with Russell Wilson, Darnell Washington has seen 12 targets to Pat Freiermuth’s 10. Justin Fields started the first six games of the Steelers’ season, and they produced very different numbers. In those six games, Freiermuth drew 25 targets to Washington’s seven.
Now, Darnell Washington has clearly earned more receiving opportunities—but more than Pat Freiermuth? The Steelers can’t possibly feel that way, considering the contract extension they gave him. Russell Wilson is barely throwing to him two times per game, despite averaging just over 30 attempts.