It didn’t take long for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett to have a spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame — sort of.
Pickett, who started 12 games as a rookie last season, had quite a few memorable moments from his rookie season, which included the Christmas Eve matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Acrisure Stadium in Week 16.
That night — just a few days after the passing of Steelers’ Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris, who was set to be immortalized by the Steelers’ franchise with his jersey retirement — Pickett led yet another late-game comeback for the black and gold, firing a 14-yard strike to rookie receiver George Pickens for the game-winning touchdown with 46 seconds left, lifting the Steelers to a 13-10 win on an emotional night, keeping the Steelers’ playoff hopes alive.