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George Pickens and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense have had a rough go of it as of late. The Steelers recently won a narrow home Thursday Night Football game against the Tennessee Titans; however, Pickens was held in check for the night, hauling in just two receptions for negative one yard on the evening. After the […]

Wide receivers are extremely important in today’s game, especially in fantasy football. However, it’s a little tough to pick the perfect ones for your fantasy team. As we prepare for Week 9 of the 2023 NFL season, it’s crucial to discuss which wide receivers should be included in your fantasy football roster and which ones […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars reeled off their fifth straight win in Week 8 against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and it’s clear there was more on the line for Jacksonville’s defense after George Pickens referred to their defense as a “hope defense” prior to their meeting. After the game, safety Rayshawn Jenkins made it clear that Pickens’ comments […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars improved their record with the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Jaguars remain at the top of the AFC South standings. Tight end Evan Engram discussed the team’s performance after the game and addressed some provoking comments George Pickens made earlier in the week. Jaguars’ defense prevails over the Steelers Engram was […]

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is at it again. Just a month after being fined more than $48,000 for unnecessary roughness in a Week 2 win over the Cleveland Browns, he and teammates George Pickens and Diontae Johnson have been collectively hit with more than $80,000 in fines after the Steelers’ Week 7 come-from-behind […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been known to express his own opinion without a filter. Pickens doesn’t shy away from the cameras or pressure and is always ready for competition. With the Steelers set to face one of the bottom-tier passing defenses in the Jacksonville Jaguars, Pickens expressed his thoughts on their vulnerability, […]

At a crucial point of the fourth quarter in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 24-17 win over the Los Angeles Rams, WR George Pickens dazzled and frustrated on the same play. Afterwards, he blamed Rams defenders, presumably for the negative consequence only. With the score tied 17-17, the Steelers began a drive on their own 20-yard line. […]

It has been a strange start to the NFL season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite allowing the third-most yards per game and gaining the third-fewest yards per contest in the NFL, the Steelers enter Week 7 with a 3-2 record, just half a game out of the lead in the AFC North. The Steelers have […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers offense is… not good, to say the least. There’s a reason why “Fire Canada” chants have been raining down in Acrisure Stadium whenever they play. The team is one of the worst point-scoring squads in the entire league, largely due to their playcalling and deficiencies. One area that they aren’t lacking, though, […]

We’re approaching the midpoint of the fantasy football regular season. This means it’s time to step up our performance as managers. As we head into the fantasy playoffs, the room for error becomes narrower. Consequently, we must overcome various challenges, such as injuries and bye weeks. This piece can provide guidance for your start ’em, […]

Week 3 of the NFL is here, and on Sunday night in prime time, two of the AFC’s most storied franchises will face off. The Pittsburgh Steelers will travel west to face the Las Vegas Rams on Sunday Night Football in Week 3 of the 2023 NFL regular season. Both teams are 1-1 and looking […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were staring 0-2 in the face down 22-19 with 10 minutes left in their Week 2 Monday Night Football game against the Cleveland Browns. The team came back, though, and won the game 26-22, evening their 2023 record at 1-1. Here are the Steelers’ biggest heroes from the game, including George Pickens […]

Lost in the sea of Nick Chubb injury news will be the fact that the Pittsburgh Steelers took home a huge 26-22 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. While Chubb’s reported season-ending injury will justifiably draw the headlines, credit must go to the Steelers for tallying their first win of the season. In […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers will be without Dionate Johnson for at least one game, making life harder on Kenny Pickett in his second NFL season. A hamstring injury will prevent Johnson from playing Monday night when the Steelers host the Cleveland Browns. Kenny Pickett expects multiple wide receivers to step up amid Johnson’s injury. “I think […]

A post surfaced following the Pittsburgh Steelers loss to the San Francisco 49ers that showed wide receiver George Pickens liking a comment that was indirectly criticizing QB Kenny Pickett on Instagram. The comment read, “Nobody to get that man the ball tho,” via NFL reporter Arye Pulli of The Sports Place. Steelers WR George Pickens […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are set for what could be an exciting season with Kenny Pickett at the helm of the offense and George Pickens primed for a breakout season. Pickens has been getting hype from all corners of the NFL, including most recently from a former Keystone State All-Pro. Coach Mike Tomlin revealed the T.J. […]

One of the reasons the Pittsburgh Steelers are gaining a lot of traction as a potential playoff team this season is because of the number of young breakout candidates they have on their roster. While most of the focus is naturally going to be on quarterback Kenny Pickett, one of the players he will be […]

The hype for Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is only growing. ESPN analyst Louis Riddick is the latest person to join the Pickett bandwagon after Pickett’s excellent preseason. Riddick raved about Pickett, who played in all three preseason games and only threw two incomplete passes in three games. “The sky’s the limit. Kenny is doing […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wideout George Pickens is seizing the fanbase’s attention. In Thursday night’s preseason win over the Atlanta Falcons, Pickens made a monster two-handed grab near the end zone that set Pittsburgh up in scoring position. GEORGE PICKENS 🔥pic.twitter.com/WRUlLSc93N — PFF (@PFF) August 24, 2023 It was an all-around great night for Pittsburgh, who picked […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hoping to get back to their championship ways in  2023. Kenny Pickett has been anointed as the starter at quarterback and George Pickens is one of a handful of offensive weapons with Pro Bowl aspirations. Former MVP Rich Gannon revealed his expectations for Pickett recently. Pickett has been lights out for […]

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett is not only focused on his own development, but improving his chemistry with second-year wide receiver George Pickens. For Pickett, stepping up his game in year two also involves working with his teammates and pass-catchers to build chemistry together. While Pickett has worked with wide receivers Diontae Johnson and recently […]

George Pickens is ready to be a star for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The second-year wideout is a nightmare to cover and could emerge as a star this season if everything goes right. But is he more talented than Minnesota Vikings superstar Justin Jefferson? I wouldn’t say so. But Ryan Clark would. Clark, a Pro Bowler […]

As we gear up for the upcoming 2023 NFL season, fantasy football aficionados are already on the lookout for rising stars to add to their teams. One player who’s got people talking is second-year wide receiver George Pickens of the Pittsburgh Steelers. After showing promise in his first year, many are wondering if Pickens can […]

Kenny Pickett ended the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first drive of the preseason opener by connecting with George Pickens for a 33-yard touchdown pass. It was a perfect pass from Pickett, who fired a bullet 20 yards in the air, hitting George Pickens in stride. The Steelers receiver broke one tackle and shook off another defender, taking […]

George Pickens is having a big training camp for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and quarterback Kenny Pickett is making sure to take notice. When asked about how he is going to get Pickens the ball, Pickett emphasizes that his big wide receiver will get plenty of 1-on-1 opportunities, via NFL Network. .@Steelers QB Kenny Pickett loves […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens recently appeared on the All Things Covered podcast and gave his top five wide receivers of all time. During his appearance on the All Things Covered podcast, George Pickens said his top five receivers of all time are Calvin Johnson, Randy Moss, Jerry Rice, Julio Jones and Michael Crabtree. […]

George Pickens has made headlines early in Pittsburgh Steelers training camp because of highlight-reel catches. However, the Steelers’ receiver still has some things to improve upon. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, for instance, believes George Pickens has to be better at dealing with officials. NFL officials were present at Steelers training camp on Wednesday, calling penalties […]

Quarterbacks and wide receivers need to get along to form strong reads and offensive schematics together. Knowing the ins and outs of each other’s games allows them to complement one another inside the gridiron. This seems to be the case for the Pittsburgh Steelers duo of Kenny Pickett and George Pickens. The two have been […]

Joey Porter Jr. may very well follow in his father’s footsteps as a Pittsburgh Steelers legend. During Tuesday’s training camp practice, though, budding star wideout George Pickens provided the rookie cornerback with a classic “welcome to the NFL” moment. Matched up in one-on-one pass-catching drills, Pickens and Porter ran for stride-for-stride in a physical downfield […]

George Pickens is perhaps one of the most intriguing players to watch in 2023. The Pittsburgh Steelers WR caught the attention of many fans last season with his play. Pickens’ route running and incredible hands made him a fan favorite, and people were quick to point to who he’s most similar to. One of his […]

George Pickens is set to be the next great wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A team that has boasted spectacular talent at that position now turns over to the 22-year-old out of Georgia, who had a very solid rookie season and projects to be even better in 2023. Pickens has made a name for […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are building a solid group of weapons for Kenny Pickett. George Pickens came into his own last season as a breakout star in the making, and he’s paired with another underrated player in Diontae Johnson. In the backfield, there’s Najee Harris, while the team just drafted highly-touted tight end Darnell Washington. While […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first team opened up Thursday’s training camp practice with a go route for receiver George Pickens. If George Pickens is right, it’s something that Steelers’ fans will see more of during the 2023 NFL season. The Steelers’ offense, in particular Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Matt Canada, has been criticized for being too conservative. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best traditions of winning in the National Football League, and former Pittsburgh Panthers QB Kenny Pickett is hoping to continue it in 2023. For Pickett to lead the Steelers to an AFC North title, his connection with receiver George Pickens looms large. Pickett and Pickens are listed as […]

The 2021 Georgia football squad has been surrounded by much controversy. This continues to haunt the players even when they got out of college football and transitioned into their professional careers. Wide receiver George Pickens is no exception as sexual assault allegations still followed him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers wide receiver was involved […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may officially be past the Ben Roethlisberger-led perennial Superbowl contender era, but they find themselves with a bevy of quality young talents that they expect to get them back into the conversation relatively soon. However, the development of said players will prove to be crucial in their desire to become a dominating […]

George Pickens put together an overall solid rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers. But as Pickens enters year two, he is trying to take his and the Steelers game to the next level. The wide receiver is looking to make the Pro Bowl this season, via Bo Marchionte of College2Pro.com. Pickens felt like he was […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers roster is pretty much set heading into the dog days of the NFL offseason following the 2023 NFL Draft. While the team may make a few changes around the edges between now and late July when Steelers training camp kicks off, the bones of the team are solid right now. Here we […]

George Pickens had a strong rookie season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, flashing his big play potential at times. But for all the success Pickens had for the Steelers, the wide receiver hasn’t received the same level of respect. A graphic was recently posted to Twitter asking fans which receiver they think would have the best […]