The Steelers' offense looked much more effective this week after offensive coordinator Matt Canada was fired ahead of Week 12, and Pickens had his best game since tallying 107 receiving yards against the Rams in Week 7. Pickens could still show some inconsistency as the season progresses, but it appears likely that he'll have more upside with a new offensive play-caller in Pittsburgh.
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Receiving
| Year | Team | GP | REC | TGTS | YDS | AVG | TDS | LNG | YAC | YDS/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PIT | 11 | 40 | 73 | 662 | 17 | 3 | 71 | 210 | 60 |
| 2022 | PIT | 17 | 52 | 84 | 801 | 15 | 4 | 42 | 104 | 47 |
Rushing
The Steelers' offense looked much more effective this week after offensive coordinator Matt Canada was fired ahead of Week 12, and Pickens had his best game since tallying 107 receiving yards against the Rams in Week 7. Pickens could still show some inconsistency as the season progresses, but it appears likely that he'll have more upside with a new offensive play-caller in Pittsburgh.
Pickens was sidelined for the Steelers' first Week 12 practice Wednesday due to the shin issue, but he erased any lingering concern about his health by advancing to limited activity Thursday and then full participation Friday. The second-year wideout has played at least 85 percent of the Steelers' offensive snaps in each of his first 10 appearances of the season, and he should comfortably clear that threshold once again Sunday since he's not carrying a designation into the contest.
After being deemed a non-participant in Wednesday's session, Pickens' limited listing a day later has him trending in the right direction ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals. If the wideout is able to upgrade to full participation Friday, he'll have a chance to head into the weekend minus a Week 12 injury designation.
The injury is a new one for Pickens, who will still have two more opportunities to log some practice activity and put the shin concern behind him ahead of Sunday's road game against the Bengals. If the second-year wide receiver suits up, he'll be playing in a Pittsburgh offense directed by former running backs coach Eddie Faulkner after the team parted ways with offensive coordinator Matt Canada on Tuesday.
Pickens led the Steelers in receptions and receiving yards during Sunday's matchup but was unable to generate much fantasy production in the low-scoring matchup. He's been a somewhat inconsistent contributor since Pittsburgh's Week 6 bye, securing 15 of 28 targets for 211 yards and a touchdown over the past five matchups.
Pickens led Pittsburgh in all major receiving categories, which evidenced the team's struggles in the passing game Sunday, when quarterback Kenny Pickett managed just 126 yards. With 205 yards on the ground, however, the Steelers didn't need Pickens to have a big day to secure another close victory. The wideout will now turn his attention toward Week 11's meeting with the Browns, who he posted 127 yards and a touchdown against earlier this season.
Although Diontae Johnson was targeted 14 times during Sunday's matchup, Pickens was the lone Steelers receiver to reach the end zone in the defeat. Despite his touchdown, Pickens logged season-low marks in targets, receptions and yards. The 2022 second-rounder has had the ability to provide a spark for Pittsburgh's lackluster offense this year, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him display some inconsistency now that Johnson is healthy.
Team
Pittsburgh Steelers
Birthdate
3/4/2001 (22)
Status
Active
HT/WT
6'3", 200 lbs
Draft Info
2022: Rd 2; Pk 52 (PIT)
Birthplace
Hoover, AL, USA
Position
WR
College
Georgia
Experience
2nd season
Career History
Pittsburgh Steelers
2022 - Present
(2 seasons)
Previous Game
16
Final
10
3
REC
58
YDS
0
TDS
2023 Season Stats
REC
REC YDS
REC TDS
YAC
AVG YDS
40
662
3
210
17
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11/26
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W 16-10
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3
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5
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58
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19.3
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0
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43
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15
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11/19
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L 10-13
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4
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6
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38
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9.5
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0
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14
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-1
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1
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-1
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-1
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0
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-1
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0
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11/12
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W 23-19
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3
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4
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45
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15
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0
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28
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12
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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11/2
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W 20-16
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2
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5
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-1
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-0.5
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0
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2
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0
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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10/29
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L 10-20
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1
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5
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22
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22
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1
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22
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15
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-
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-
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-
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