Seemingly every NFL analyst in the country had Pittsburgh Steelers WR George Pickens pegged for a breakout campaign in 2023. While he’s not having a bad season despite the lack of touchdowns—he is on pace for over 1000 receiving yards—however, we are not seeing the anticipated growth in his second season.
Or rather, we are, and it has helped him in important ways, because right now it’s the only thing keeping him successful. Thus far through the first four games of the 2023 season, his featured attribute has been non-existent when it matters.
Contested catches.