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Steelers’ Week 1 Snap Count Shows Who Offense’s True No. 2 Receiver Is

Who is the Pittsburgh Steelers No. 2 wide receiver? That was the conversation all last year, and came under focus again when they traded George Pickens to the Dallas Cowboys this offseason. If there was any doubt about who is the No. 2 opposite DK Metcalf, Week 1 answered that question in a big way.

According to snap count data from Pro Football Focus, here is the full list of receivers and tight ends and their offensive snaps from Week 1.

Player Off. Snaps
DK Metcalf 54
Calvin Austin III 45
Jonnu Smith 37
Pat Freiermuth 28
Darnell Washington 26
Roman Wilson 10
Ben Skowronek 10
Scotty Miller 9
Connor Heyward 4

Calvin Austin III was easily the No.