George Pickens played a pivotal role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday Night Football victory over the New York Jets, showing why he’s considered the team’s top wide receiver. The Jets defense, already hampered by injuries in the secondary, tasked standout cornerback Sauce Gardner with keeping Pickens in check. However, Pickens was undeterred, thriving as a deep target for the Steelers’ debuting quarterback, Russell Wilson.
Pickens and Wilson found an immediate connection, linking up for five receptions and 111 yards, including a touchdown that electrified the crowd. Pickens’ ability to track the football against tight man coverage was on full display, as he consistently beat Gardner on downfield routes. His chemistry with Wilson was a key factor in Pittsburgh’s 37-15 win, as the two made it clear that they would be a force to reckon with for the remainder of the season.
After the game, Pickens spoke to the media about the offensive changes that helped the Steelers dominate the Jets. “They played a lot of man-to-man situations,” Pickens said. This played directly into the hands of the Steelers’ explosive wideout, whose physical playing style thrives against one-on-one matchups. He also acknowledged how playing alongside a seasoned veteran like Wilson only heightened his own performance, as it showed on the field.
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