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The Pittsburgh Steelers won a tough AFC North matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Steelers’ 34-11 victory moved them to 8-7 on the season. They edged past the Bengals for the third spot in the division. Second-year receiver George Pickens had an outstanding performance and addressed prior controversial comments he made during a press conference. […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their franchise’s history of tormenting the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday with a 34-11 win over rising star and former backup quarterback Jake Browning’ s team. Steelers reserve turned starter Mason Rudolph lit up the scoreboard with two long TD passes to George Pickens, who has suddenly gone from a fantasy football […]

The Steelers’ win over the surging Cincinnati Bengals was a surprising one for many reasons, first among them the incredible games turned in by Mason Rudolph and George Pickens. The oft-maligned former Georgia Bulldogs star Pickens got a message of support from Antonio Brown after the game. Pickens savagely trolled ‘haters’ after the game in […]

In a stunning turn of events on the social media front, former Pittsburgh Steelers star Antonio Brown, known for his outspoken and wildly controversial demeanor, took to Twitter to rally behind current Steelers wide receiver George Pickens after an electrifying performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. Pickens, who had faced criticism for an alleged lack of […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens wasn’t in the mood, as he basically told all his critics that he’s not interested in hearing any complaints about his style of play. Last week, Pickens admitted to not blocking for Steelers running back Jaylen Warren on a touchdown attempt near the end zone because of the potential injury […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers knocked off the Cincinnati Bengals by a score of 34-11 on Saturday, setting off chants in favor of the Steelers’ newest QB hero (for the time being). Steelers receiver George Pickens followed up criticism with a wildly successful first half of Saturday’s game en route to a big-time overall performance. Longtime Steelers […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was the subject of heavy criticism this past week, particularly after he didn’t block for teammate Jaylen Warren during the Steelers’ 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Pickens was called out with many saying he’s not a team player, and some even suggesting he should get benched. Despite the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was called out for not blocking on one of Jaylen Warren’s runs during the Steelers’ 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Warren was running in the red zone when Pickens put in practically no effort to block a Colts defender that ended up tackling Warren down before the goal-line. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been criticized for his attitude and character ever since he’s been drafted. Pickens has developed names like “cocky” and “selfish” with his style of play, which first started in his college days with the Georgia Bulldogs and transitioned into his professional career with the Steelers. In the Steelers’ […]

A disappointing season is turning into an ugly one for Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, with video showing a perceived lack of effort in Week 15’s 30-13 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Two plays in the damaging loss “perfectly sum up the big problem on this team that no head coach or offensive coordinator […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, who has been prone to sideline outbursts this season — in addition to voicing his frustrations about the team’s offense in the third person, has been working with head coach Mike Tomlin to control his emotions. Tomlin spoke at length about his efforts working with the Steelers’ talented young […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have struggled recently, with two home losses to the Arizona Cardinals and the New England Patriots resulting in some frustrations boiling over, and wide receiver George Pickens had an interesting explanation of how he is approaching each week. “I’m just running my routes to get open,” George Pickens said, via Brian Batko […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers suffered a devastating loss in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL Season, falling 21-18 to the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with the Steelers coming up short in the final moments. This defeat has left fans and analysts alike searching for answers. There […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers season has been one marked by never-before-seen statistical anomalies, the firing of their offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and questions about the competency of Kenny Pickett, but in traditional Mike Tomlin fashion, the Steelers continue to win in the face of all of this adversity. At 6-4, Pittsburgh is still right in the […]

Chatter and minor discontent are inevitable consequences of an NFL locker room. It is difficult to balance a team mindset with individual ambitions, especially as emotions continue to run high. Communication is a must in those situations in order to prevent debilitating tension from infiltrating a team. The Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3) are doing their best […]

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has been known for his leadership and respect of players for years, with an innate ability to keep emotions from clashing. He has had a few cocky, hot-headed players rostered, but it usually wasn’t a problem in the locker room. Antonio Brown, Chase Claypool, and Le’Veon Bell found their […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens garnered some attention during last week’s win over the Tennessee Titans when he was visibly frustrated for not getting the ball and dissociated from the team on social media, and Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin made it clear that he is not worried about George Pickens’ mentality. “I know […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Tennessee Titans in Week 9, 20-16. However, the Steelers could have just as easily lost after wide receiver George Pickens’ touchdown was called back because the receiver failed to drag his toes in the end zone. Hall of Fame tight end Shannon Sharpe reacted strongly to this big play, calling […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are 5-3 on the season but have scored less points than they’ve given up. Kenny Pickett typifies the Steelers’ season: a talented but inconsistent player who won’t be mistaken for one of the league’s best anytime soon, but also a winning player who does what’s needed to eke out victories each week. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers legendary wide receiver Hines Ward is giving some free advice to a young receiver who plays for his former team. Ward is urging Steelers wideout George Pickens not to say distracting things on social media and instead bond with the team, per CBS Sports. “George, he’s just young,” Ward said, per an interview […]

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 […]