In his first game back, George Pickens saw seven targets for the Steelers, catching three for 50 yards. The majority of that came on one 41-yard catch, the sort of play he has every game. But he also has the low-effort play every game, and Wednesday’s was particularly damaging.
After a holding penalty negated a touchdown, Russell Wilson threw an interception. It was Pickens giving up on a route after a jam that allowed the safety to peel off and hunt the ball. Already trailing 13-0, the Steelers squandered a golden opportunity for point. And they may have found seven on that play if Justin Reid needed to think about Pickens.