pittsburgh steelers Wide receiver George Pickens was targeted by NFL legend Terrell Owens after the Steelers suffered three straight losses, including a lopsided loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day.
Pickens, returning from a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, was expected to make an impact against the defending champions.
Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid, 20, attacks Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, 14, during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
But with just three receptions for 50 yards, the third-year wideout came under scrutiny for his lack of production. Among the people who spoke to him were Hall of Famer Terrell Owens.
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In response to a social media post about Cam Heyward's postgame comments, Owens said, “If 10 guys do their job and one guy doesn't, we're screwed,” and said the same goes for the offense. Agreed that there is a problem.
“It’s the same on offense, when #14 doesn’t run his route, [interceptions,]” Owens said in the X post.
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens, 14, makes a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Joshua Williams, 2, during the second half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. to do. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
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Owens seemed to be referring to the play at the end of the first quarter. Veteran quarterback as Chiefs lead 13-0 Russell Wilson He made an interception in the end zone. Wilson took responsibility for the mistake but acknowledged that Pickens should have run a different route.
“Yeah, I think he meant to go vertical. But at the end of the day, that can't happen. That's on me,” Wilson said. Via FOX8. “I was going to give it to Pat. [Freiermuth] It's a chance. He did a good job for us in the red zone and they played well. ”
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson, 3, touches Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Leo Chenal, 54, during the first half on Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, in Pittsburgh. Run into the end zone for a down. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
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The Steelers have lost their third straight game in the past 11 days.
“The bottom line is there's not enough junior varsity. We have to own it,” head coach Mike Tomlin said.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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