One of the biggest shifts the Pittsburgh Steelers made in their first game without Matt Canada was an increase in 13 personnel, a grouping that contains one running back and three tight ends. Pittsburgh leaned on the depth they have at the position with Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, and Connor Heyward, and wound up using it more than they had the entire season.
Consider Kenny Pickett a fan of the move. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, Pickett discussed its usefulness.
“I like the versatility out of it,” Pickett said via the team’s YouTube channel. “I don’t think you’re run-heavy.