Pittsburgh Steelers broad receiver George Pickens was singled out by NFL legend Terrell Owens after the Steelers dropped three straight video games, together with a lopsided loss to the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs Christmas Day.Â
Coming back from a three-game absence after a hamstring harm, Pickens was anticipated to have an effect towards the defending champions.Â
Kansas Metropolis Chiefs security Justin Reid (20) hits Pittsburgh Steelers broad receiver George Pickens (14) in the course of the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)
However after simply three receptions for 50 yards, the third-year wideout confronted scrutiny for his lack of manufacturing. Amongst these calling him out was Corridor of Famer Terrell Owens.
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Responding to a social media publish about Cam Hayward’s postgame feedback wherein he stated, “When 10 guys do their job and one man doesn’t, we’re screwed,” Owens agreed there was an analogous concern on offense.Â
“Identical on offense as nicely once you acquired #14 not operating his routes inflicting [interceptions,]” Owens stated in a publish on X.Â
Pittsburgh Steelers broad receiver George Pickens (14) makes a catch towards Kansas Metropolis Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams (2) in the course of the second half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photograph/Gene J. Puskar)
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Owens appeared to be referencing a play on the finish of the primary quarter. With the Chiefs main 13-0, veteran quarterback Russell Wilson threw an interception ultimately zone. Whereas taking possession for the error, Wilson acknowledged Pickens was presupposed to run one other route.Â
“Yeah, you recognize, I believe he was going to go vertical. However, on the finish of the day, it may’t occur. It’s on me,” Wilson stated, through FOX 8. “I used to be making an attempt to offer Pat [Freiermuth] an opportunity. He is carried out a superb job for us down within the crimson zone, and so they made a superb play.”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) runs into the top zone for a landing towards Kansas Metropolis Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal (54) in the course of the first half Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photograph/Matt Freed)
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The Steelers have misplaced three video games in 11 days.
“The underside line is the junior varsity isn’t ok. We have got to personal that,” head coach Mike Tomlin stated.
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