Last week, it was George Pickens. This week, it was Calvin Austin III. For the first time since 2018, the Pittsburgh Steelers hit 70-plus yard touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Pittsburgh picked up their first 1st down in the first quarter of the season in explosive fashion, Pickett hitting WR Calvin Austin III on a deep post for a 72-yard touchdown.
After the game, Pickett explained to reporters what he saw.
“They were doing a really good job with doubling George all night,” Pickett said via the team’s YouTube channel, referring to the Raiders’ defense.