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According to Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth, he recently got together with new quarterback Russell Wilson in San Diego for throwing drills. Also in attendance were Calvin Austin III and Van Jefferson, who signed with the Steelers a few weeks ago. Interestingly enough, wideout George Pickens reportedly skipped out on participating with the group. Although a reason hasn't been revealed, it's something to monitor ahead of offseason workouts and moving toward training camp. However, with Wilson looking to bounce back from an unproductive year, not having his No. 1 wideout join him for voluntary drills isn't ideal. It also isn't a good look for Pickens, who fell below expectations throughout the 2023-24 campaign.
Apr 7, 2024 9:36 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught five of his 11 targets for 50 yards and picked up 15 rushing yards on his lone carry of a wild-card round loss to the Buffalo Bills. Pickens came down with a few impressive grabs in the contest but also made a costly mistake when he lost a fumble on Pittsburgh's third offensive possession. Buffalo had already held a 7-0 lead and quickly went up by two touchdowns following the fumble recovery. The 22-year-old managed to bounce back and operated as a go-to guy for Mason Rudolph down the stretch. Despite dealing with inconsistent quarterback play all season, Pickens turned in an incredibly productive campaign and will look to further establish himself as one of the league's most exciting young receivers next season.
Jan 16, 2024 12:32 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens ended the regular season as the fantasy WR26 in half-PPR scoring and will hope to make an impact in his NFL postseason debut against the Buffalo Bills. Pickens did not receive a target in last week's win over the Ravens as both teams battled through rainy conditions. Unfortunately, he'll need to try and overcome the elements once again to bounce back on Sunday. Heavy snow and vicious winds are expected in Buffalo, which could greatly reduce Pittsburgh's chances of success through the air. Because Pickens primarily operates as a downfield threat, volume is not guaranteed in this matchup. The 22-year-old should be viewed as a boom-or-bust WR2 option this weekend.
Jan 13, 2024 12:47 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens gained three yards on his lone rush attempt of a Week 18 victory against the Baltimore Ravens. The second-year pro, who had emerged as the favorite weapon of quarterback Mason Rudolph over the past two weeks, was surprisingly not targeted in the contest. While this sudden disappearance could not have been predicted, it shouldn't come as a complete shock that Pickens failed to make an impact on Saturday. The 22-year-old primarily operates as a downfield threat and many of the Steelers' plays developed close to the line of scrimmage due to the sloppy weather conditions in Baltimore. Pickens can only hope for another opportunity to shine in the playoffs with Pittsburgh's postseason fate currently undetermined.
Jan 6, 2024 10:44 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has scored as a top-12 fantasy option in each of his past two games and will hope to find continued success against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 18. Baltimore's defense has been one of the best units in the NFL this season, but has been vulnerable to receivers recently and is expected to rest many of its starters on Saturday. Pickens has proven to be the favorite target of Mason Rudolph, who will get the start for a third consecutive week. With Pittsburgh battling for a spot in the playoffs, Pickens should be heavily utilized and viewed as a high-upside WR2 for fantasy managers.
Jan 5, 2024 9:18 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hauled in seven of his nine targets for 131 yards in a Week 17 win over the Seattle Seahawks. For a second consecutive week, Pickens operated as the number-one option for quarterback Mason Rudolph. The impressive 22-year-old made multiple highlight-reel grabs, including a 34-yard reception in the fourth quarter that he managed to secure with his fingertips while falling to the ground. If Rudolph remains the starter in Week 18, Pickens should see enough volume to carry high-end WR3 value against a stout Baltimore Ravens defense.
Dec 31, 2023 7:45 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is fresh off a massive performance and will be carrying positive momentum into a Week 17 showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Although last week's victory was the first contest in which Pickens played with Mason Rudolph starting at quarterback, the duo displayed plenty of chemistry, connecting for 195 yards and two scores. The 22-year-old wideout should continue to operate as a downfield threat against a Seahawks defense that has given up the 12th-most fantasy points and eighth-most touchdowns to receivers this season. With Rudolph drawing another start, fantasy managers in need of upside can roll with Pickens as a high-end WR3 or flex option on Sunday.
Dec 29, 2023 7:25 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens secured four of his six targets for 195 yards and two touchdowns in a 34-11 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. The 22-year-old received criticism throughout the week for a lack of effort in recent contests and responded with the best showing of his young career. With Mason Rudolph at quarterback, Pickens thrived down the field as the two connected on deep balls of 44 and 66 yards. He also took a short pass 86 yards to the house to give Pittsburgh its first of four touchdowns in the win. Although Kenny Pickett (ankle) may return next week, fantasy managers should hope that Rudolph gets the nod in an incredibly enticing matchup for Pickens against the Seattle Seahawks.
Dec 23, 2023 8:59 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been very underwhelming for fantasy purposes over the second half of the season but will look to get back on track against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 16. The Bengals have been vulnerable to receiver production in 2023, but Pickens managed just three receptions for 58 yards in a meeting with Cincinnati four weeks ago. In addition, Pickens has never played in a full game with quarterback Mason Rudolph, who will be starting for the Steelers on Saturday. Fantasy managers cannot possibly have confidence in the second-year wideout this week and should avoid starting him if possible.
Dec 22, 2023 7:44 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens hauled in three of his seven targets for 47 yards in a Week 15 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. Although Pickens earned the most looks from quarterback Mitch Trubisky, it was Diontae Johnson who found the end zone en route to a productive fantasy showing. Trubisky was benched for Mason Rudolph late in Saturday's loss, which could indicate a change under center next week. Kenny Pickett (ankle) is also pushing to return against the Cincinnati Bengals, which would be the best possible scenario for Pickens' fantasy outlook. Given how ineffective Pittsburgh has been offensively, though, it will be difficult to trust Pickens in the fantasy playoffs going forward.
Dec 17, 2023 1:45 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has not found the end zone since Week 8 and will hope to get on the same page as quarterback Mitch Trubisky against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 15. The Colts have been far more vulnerable against the run than the pass as Indianapolis has surrendered the 11th-fewest fantasy points to receivers this season. Although Pickens recorded two more receptions than teammate Diontae Johnson last week, the latter gained much more yardage and scored for a second consecutive contest with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback. Fantasy managers should not view Pickens as anything more than a WR4 in what projects to be a low-scoring affair.
Dec 15, 2023 8:43 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens secured five of his six targets for 19 yards in a Week 14 loss to the New England Patriots. Pickens, who had been averaging an impressive 17 yards per catch on the season, was utilized close to the line of scrimmage on Thursday night with quarterback Mitch Trubisky starting in place of the injured Kenny Pickett (ankle). If Pickett is forced to miss another contest, it will be very difficult to trust Pickens for fantasy purposes in Week 15 when the Steelers travel to Indianapolis to face the Colts.
Dec 8, 2023 12:00 AM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has been quiet for fantasy purposes in recent weeks and will be looking to turn things around against the New England Patriots on Thursday Night Football. Unfortunately for Pickens, the Steelers will be starting Mitch Trubisky at quarterback with Kenny Pickett (ankle) expected to be sidelined for a few weeks. In Trubisky's four full starts last season, Pickens averaged just over four opportunities per contest and did not eclipse double-digit fantasy points once. The 22-year-old has been featured in Pittsburgh's offense more frequently this year, but fantasy managers should not rely on him as anything more than a desperation flex option in what projects to be a low-scoring affair.
Dec 6, 2023 7:11 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens secured four of five targets for 86 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Arizona Cardinals. Pickens was heavily involved early on with Kenny Pickett (ankle) under center but only earned one opportunity with Mitch Trubisky at quarterback in the second half. The 22-year-old still managed to lead the team in receiving with ease as Pittsburgh struggled to get much of anything going offensively. Fantasy managers would be wise to consider other options in Week 14 as Pickens' fantasy outlook against the New England Patriots will largely depend on the status of Pickett.
Dec 3, 2023 8:06 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has not eclipsed double-digit fantasy points since Week 7 but has a great opportunity to bounce back in Week 13 against the Arizona Cardinals. Arizona has surrendered the sixth-most receiving yards to opposing wideouts in 2023. The Steelers parted ways with former offensive coordinator Matt Canada heading into Week 12 and immediately showed signs of life as Kenny Pickett completed multiple deep passes, including a 43-yard dime to Pickens. As the team's most explosive playmaker, Pickens offers upside as a flex option for fantasy managers this week.
Dec 1, 2023 6:46 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens finished with three receptions for 58 yards on five targets in a Week 12 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He gained 43 yards on a perfect deep pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in the fourth quarter. Although Pickens failed to come through with a great fantasy performance, his presence was still felt as Pittsburgh posted 421 yards of offense. The Steelers were willing to take shots down the field in their first contest since parting ways with former offensive coordinator Matt Canada, which should raise Pickens' weekly upside going forward. The 22-year-old will look to capitalize on a soft matchup against the Arizona Cardinals next week.
Nov 26, 2023 10:08 PM EST
With the Pittsburgh Steelers firing offensive coordinator Matt Canada, quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan will now be the team's play-caller and running backs coach Eddie Faulkner will essentially become the interim offensive coordinator moving forward. The new coaching structure will first and foremost focus on what quarterback Kenny Pickett is most comfortable with. They are expected to try and get the receivers involved quickly in Week 12 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Most importantly, they are expected to focus on getting the ball more to their star offensive players, specifically running back Jaylen Warren and wide receiver George Pickens. Warren has already been seeing more work alongside Najee Harris in Pittsburgh's backfield, but the Steelers also want to get Pickens going to spark what has been an underwhelming offense, to say the least.
Nov 26, 2023 12:05 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (shin) was a full participant in practice on Friday and won't carry an injury designation into Sunday's Week 12 game against the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals. Pickens didn't practice on Wednesday and was limited for Thursday's session. He will be available this weekend and could see more targets from quarterback Kenny Pickett after the team fired offensive coordinator Matt Canada earlier in the week. It probably won't change the fact that the 22-year-old is a boom/bust commodity in fantasy lineups, though, as the Steelers offense is unlikely to suddenly become a powerhouse. Pickens has scored three times in his second NFL season and has three 100-yard games, but he also hasn't topped 50 receiving yards or four catches in a game since Week 7.
Nov 24, 2023 2:23 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (shin) upgraded to a limited participant on Thursday afternoon. He had been absent from practice the day prior. The second-year receiver tallied 37 catches, 604 yards, and three touchdowns through 10 games this season, struggling to form a firm rapport with Kenny Pickett on a steady basis. Pickens ranks as a low-floor, high-ceiling WR3 heading into Sunday's clash with Cincinnati.
Nov 23, 2023 7:53 PM EST
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens (shin) was listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's practice, leaving his status for the Week 12 contest versus the division-rival Cincinnati Bengals in question this Sunday. Pickens will need to get in a practice either Thursday or Friday to be a realistic option for the Steelers and fantasy managers this weekend. The 22-year-old second-year wideout can make highlight-reel catches with the best of them, but he's been a boom/bust fantasy commodity in Pittsburgh's lackluster offense in 2023. He has three 100-yard games and three trips to paydirt but hasn't gone over 50 receiving yards since Week 6. The Steelers' move to fire offensive coordinator Matt Canada this week could be good news for Pickens the rest of the way, but he needs to get back on the field first. Allen Robinson II and Calvin Austin III could see bigger roles on Sunday if Pickens is out or limited.
Nov 22, 2023 10:18 PM EST
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