The Steelers had been at dwelling in Week 14 for his or her second matchup of the season vs. the Browns. Pittsburgh gained the sport 24-17 and improved to 10-3. They’re 7-1 of their final eight video games. Towards Cleveland in Week 14, the Steelers had been with out WR George Pickens.
He was dominated out with a hamstring damage and that restricted Russell Wilson’s explosiveness as a passer. On Tuesday, Ian Rapoport of the NFL Community reported that Pickens’ hamstring is worse than it appeared. Head coach Mike Tomlin stated that Pickens might theoretically play however is described as “uncertain” to play in Week 15 towards the Eagles. Pittsburgh is considering the larger image and needs to guard Pickens so he’s accessible within the postseason.
George Pickens is probably going out in Week 15 for the Steelers
#Steelers coach Mike Tomlin tells reporters that whereas George Pickens (hamstring) might theoretically play this week, he’s finest described as uncertain. The hamstring a bit worse than it appeared.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 10, 2024
With a second-round decide within the 2022 NFL draft, the Steelers chosen George Pickens out of Georgia. In every of his first two seasons for Pittsburgh, Pickens performed in all 17 video games. The 23-year-old is not going to accomplish that feat in 2024 after he missed Week 14. There’s an opportunity that Pickens will miss two video games in a row for the primary time in his skilled profession. Via 12 video games in 2024, Pickens has 55 catches for 850 yards and three touchdowns.
For the primary six video games of the season, Justin Fields was the QB for Pittsburgh. Pickens averaged (60.2) receiving yards per recreation with Fields because the starter. He had zero touchdowns. In six video games with Russell Wilson, Pickens is averaging (81.2) receiving yards per recreation and has three touchdowns. The younger WR has shined with Wilson below middle. Pickens is a big-play receiver and Wilson likes to throw the deep ball. It’s a match made in heaven. Nonetheless, Pickens was out in Week 14 and chances are high he misses Week 15 as properly. He’s coping with a hamstring damage and the staff gained’t threat dropping him long-term. If he wants to take a seat out one other week, Pittsburgh will let that occur. The Steelers are on the highway this weekend to face the Eagles.
