Leading into the Week 16 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals at Acrisure Stadium, second-year Pittsburgh Steelers’ wide receiver George Pickens found himself dealing with a ton of criticism due to a lack of effort against the Indianapolis Colts on a run play, and then some questionable comments to the media two days later.
That situation then led to head coach Mike Tomlin needing to step in and address the media last Wednesday, giving some backing to Pickens, stating he was going to play against the Bengals.
Good thing he did, too.
Pickens put up four receptions for 195 yards and two touchdowns, hauling in touchdown passes of 86 and 66 yards on the night from backup quarterback Mason Rudolph.