Without WR George Pickens, the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense couldn’t do much right against the Philadelphia Eagles. They really only got going on one drive, and that ended after a fumble by Najee Harris. Pickens brings an explosive element that the offense needs. And it’s unclear if he’s going to suit up Saturday in Baltimore. However, Arthur Smith doesn’t want to use Pickens’ absence as an excuse for the offense’s issues.
“Nobody cares,” Smith said Wednesday via team-provided transcripts. “Nobody is feeling sorry for you on the other side. You have to have the mindset nobody is coming to rescue you.