Despite the relatively underwhelming start to the season for the Steelers passing offense in 2023, they now are the proud owners of the two longest passing plays in the NFL. George Pickens had the 71-yard touchdown in Week Two, only topped by the 72-yard touchdown to Calvin Austin in Week Three.
Although his record was broken, Pickens was no passenger in the Austin touchdown. Coach Mike Tomlin quickly pointed this out when asked about the play on The Mike Tomlin Show today.
“I’ll tell you another significant component of the play, is the two people that George Pickens occupied,” Tomlin noted.