Much has been made about the Pittsburgh Steelers’ tight end usage this season. Or more accurately, a lack of usage. Pat Freiermuth has just seven receptions while Jonnu Smith has gone quiet for stretches. Against the Minnesota Vikings, neither saw the field much as Darnell Washington and Spencer Anderson dominated the snap count.
I’m less concerned about snap counts. Freiermuth and Smith will have larger roles in future games, similar to the first three weeks of the season. The more concerning part is the lack of production when those two have the ball in their hands.