WR George Pickens, PIT (2 Viewers)

[LawFitz]

Summed above. Much easier schedule ROS + 18% of targets just opened up for competition between Pickens, an already target-heavy Johnson, and a bunch of nobodies.

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[Faust]

Fantasy Football Six Pack: JuJu Smith-Schuster has joined some elite company

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15.0 – George Pickens has an average depth of target of 15.0 yards entering the season's second half and Chase Claypool'sold workload (6.3 targets per game) suddenly needs to be redistributed. Pittsburgh's offense has been a complete embarrassment, of course, so we're not promising a WR1-ish finish for Pickens. But any potential uptick in his touches qualifies as an actionable fantasy event because that guy is a silly talent, capable of cartoonishly difficult catches.

 

[flapgreen]

Traded away Kittle for a mid 2nd in the rookie draft with Pickens still sitting there. Something finally worked out in my favor, it appears.

 

[Faust]

George Pickens caught 3-of-4 targets for 32 yards in the Steelers' Week 10 win against the Saints, adding two rushes for 23 yards a touchdown.​

Pickens, talked up by head coach Mike Tomlin as a receiver who should see more involvement during the season's second half, was third on the team in targets against New Orleans. There was a concerted effort to get Pickens more involved, evidenced by his two carries -- one from the goal line on a tricky play drawn up by offensive coordinator Matt Canada. Kenny Pickett's glaring shortcomings as a passer are going to hold back every pass catcher in the Pittsburgh offense, though Pickens should have some downfield opportunities if Pickett is willing to take those shots. Against the Saints, he was not. Pickens will be a WR3 in Week 11 against the Bengals.
Nov 13, 2022, 3:59 PM ET

 

[flapgreen]

Little by little. I'm happy with the rookie.

 

[Faust]

With Increased Role, George Pickens ‘Executing At A High Level’ According To Pat Freiermuth

 

[infantsam]

Easily the best WR on the team. Mentally a 5 yr old though. Give him Martavis phone # and use another second round pick on a good WR.

 

[flapgreen]

Easily the best WR on the team. Mentally a 5 yr old though. Give him Martavis phone # and use another second round pick on a good WR.

Huh

 

[joey]

Easily the best WR on the team. Mentally a 5 yr old though. Give him Martavis phone # and use another second round pick on a good WR.

What did we miss?

 

[travdogg]

Easily the best WR on the team. Mentally a 5 yr old though. Give him Martavis phone # and use another second round pick on a good WR.

What did we miss?

He got ejected with like a minute left for hitting a guy in the head when he was already down, and then getting in a shoving match about it.

 

[Rookiefever]

Pickens already has moments where he looks like a man against boys in the nfl. He has a really high ceiling. Im fine with the hit and the shoving match even if it was uncalled for. It was a little bit of an over reaction by the refs to kick him out of the game unless I missed another unsportsmanlike penalty earlier. He’s no where near Antonio brown level nuts so I believe tomlin will coach him up with ease. Wish I had him in every dynasty.

 

[Bozeman Bruiser]

He got that dawg in him. I love it.

The hit wasn't bad, nobody would have even thought twice about it a decade ago. But, it was irresponsible and he should get his *** chewed by Tomlin and a $5k fine maybe. You don't want something like that happening when it matters.

 

[ericttspikes]

The only question I have for Pickens in dynasty is if Pickett will be good.

 

[humpback]

He also dropped a gimme 49 yd TD on their last possession, woulda/coulda/shoulda been a 5/132/2 game.

 

[notoriousbill]

Pickens already has moments where he looks like a man against boys in the nfl. He has a really high ceiling. Im fine with the hit and the shoving match even if it was uncalled for. It was a little bit of an over reaction by the refs to kick him out of the game unless I missed another unsportsmanlike penalty earlier. He’s no where near Antonio brown level nuts so I believe tomlin will coach him up with ease. Wish I had him in every dynasty.

He had issues at Georgia too with "anger issues" resulting in suspension.

 

[crushedspirit]

I have a feeling this guy will have a melt down eventually.

He has some skills though.

 

[menobrown]

He had issues at Georgia too with "anger issues" resulting in suspension.

Issues or one isolated issue?

 

[Doug B]

The hit wasn't bad, nobody would have even thought twice about it a decade ago. But, it was irresponsible and he should get his *** chewed by Tomlin and a $5k fine maybe. You don't want something like that happening when it matters.

Here's the video for those who hadn't seen it. I think you're right about the bolded.

As it was first reported, I thought Pickens lit someone up after the whistle or something.

 

[Doug B]

He had issues at Georgia too with "anger issues" resulting in suspension.

Issues or one isolated issue?

I found a quick two on YouTube.

Ejected against Georgia Tech in 2020 -- looks like the refs caught the second man, though. The GT cornerback definitely jacked Pickens in the facemask first. All that said, Pickens did escalate.

Unsportsmanlike Penalty against Tennessee in 2020 -- for squirting water at Tennessee QB going out of bounds on the UGa sideline. This was a punk move, no question. Small time, but still punk.

 

[BobbyLayne]

He also dropped a gimme 49 yd TD on their last possession, woulda/coulda/shoulda been a 5/132/2 game.

Pickett dropped a dime on that one, hit him in stride, he was pulling away from both defenders. Pickens just duck handed it.

ETA video

 

[Rookiefever]

He also dropped a gimme 49 yd TD on their last possession, woulda/coulda/shoulda been a 5/132/2 game.

Pickett dropped a dime on that one, hit him in stride, he was pulling away from both defenders. Pickens just duck handed it.

ETA video

This was the most disappointing thing I’ve seen from Pickens all year. That being said… the guy has darn good hands and I’m not worried at all.

 

[Rookiefever]

Pickens already has moments where he looks like a man against boys in the nfl. He has a really high ceiling. Im fine with the hit and the shoving match even if it was uncalled for. It was a little bit of an over reaction by the refs to kick him out of the game unless I missed another unsportsmanlike penalty earlier. He’s no where near Antonio brown level nuts so I believe tomlin will coach him up with ease. Wish I had him in every dynasty.

He had issues at Georgia too with "anger issues" resulting in suspension.

He definitely wasn’t/isn’t the most mature guy of this draft class. If he was we wouldn’t have been able to draft him as late as he went though. Seems to be good value to me.

 

[Judge Smails]

I do like the separation he’s getting. He just glides into seams. Coulda had a monster day. Hopefully it continues.

 

[Faust]

Steelers 2022 Rookie George Pickens Detailed Georgia Practices As ‘More Difficult’ Because Of Terrific Defensive Talent

 

[Faust]

Another incredible George Pickens catch sets up Steelers touchdown

 

[Faust]

2022 NFL season, Week 12: What We Learned from Steelers' win over Colts on Monday

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he Steelers have their connection of the future. Pickett and George Pickens are going to rack up a whole lot of yards in Pittsburgh in the years ahead. Monday night stands as proof of their potential, which finished at just three completions for 57 yards, but it was so much more than that. Pickett's 35-yard pass to Pickens in the first half required the rookie receiver's latest highlight-reel grab, and also set up the Steelers for their first touchdown of the night. The most important connection won't make the highlight reel, but helped the Steelers score their decisive fourth-quarter touchdown, thanks to a third-and-9 completion in which Pickett slid left to avoid pressure, flipped his hips forward and threw a perfectly placed pass to Pickett, who made an excellent diving grab to pick up 13 yards and a fresh set of downs. Eight plays later, Benny Snell scored from 2 yards out to give Pittsburgh a 24-17 lead, made official only after -- you guessed it -- Pickett scrambled and found Pickens in the corner of the end zone for the two-point conversion. The volume will increase in the future, but it's already obvious these two have a special connection.

Next Gen stat of the game: George Pickens' 35-yard reception in the second quarter had a completion probability of just 23.9%, the third-least likely completion for the Steelers this season. Pickens owns two of the Steelers' top three least likely receptions in 2022.

 

[TampaMike19]

Dudes a stud. Wr1 potential next year

 

[Faust]

Mike Tomlin on rookie WR George Pickens wanting ball more: 'That competitive spirit... I want that guy'

 

[Jacob's Ladder]

Tomlin is my favorite coach in the NFL. He doesn't care what anyone thinks and for the most part performs. The turnaround this season has been impressive. Pickens is looking like this team's future #1 and it's great he'll be able to develop with Pickett, I love the fire from both.

 

[BobbyLayne]

I’d rather say whoa than sic ‘em

Mike Tomlin addressing the Pickens in-game meltdown over his lack of targets

 

[ShamrockPride]

I feel like after this drama, he's either gonna come out this week and lay an egg or he's gonna go off for a buck fifty. There's no in between.

 

[steelcityman]

there is plenty of in between with the steelers offense currently. And they play the Ravens, so there is even more, considering AB, on his best days, with Ben, didnt throw up huge numbers vs Ravens, its just not how the games play out with those 2 teams. He might get 5 for 60, maybe a TD. This whole thing was blown out of proportion anyway.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Arjun Menon
@arjunmenon100
Best and worst receivers at getting open vs single man coverage this season (min 80 snaps vs single man coverage)

>>> LINK to chart

 

[Faust]

Scouting Report: The Pros And Cons Of WR George Pickens

‘See A Lot Of Myself In George:’ WR Allen Robinson II On Mentoring WR George Pickens

‘This Year We Are Going To Have An Edge’: George Pickens On Improving Yards After The Catch

 

[LawFitz]

Arjun Menon
@arjunmenon100
Best and worst receivers at getting open vs single man coverage this season (min 80 snaps vs single man coverage)

>>> LINK to chart

Interesting list to say the least. Giving Gallup and Gabe Davis mulligans based on health issues last year, but this list is a good counter-narrative for rookies who got fair amounts of hype last year in Pierce, Pickens and Doubs.

Also appreciating the surprising top performers in this category, particularly Garrett Wilson and to a lesser degree Pittman and Lockett; also Goodwin, in the event that DK or Lockett miss any time in 2023. I'd say the same for Diontae, except for his stone hands and body. Too bad Pickens and Johnson can't combine their relative strengths.

 

[Faust]

Steelers WR George Pickens sets Year 2 goal to make Pro Bowl: I feel like last year 'I got snubbed'

 

[BobbyLayne]

Steelers WR George Pickens sets Year 2 goal to make Pro Bowl: I feel like last year 'I got snubbed'

fr?

50th in receptions amongst WRs, 35th in yards, T32nd in TDs

how many WRs does he think goes to the Pro Bowl?

I know these guys manufacture stuff out of thin air to motivate themselves but Pro Bowl snub?

 

[travdogg]

Arjun Menon
@arjunmenon100
Best and worst receivers at getting open vs single man coverage this season (min 80 snaps vs single man coverage)

>>> LINK to chart

Interesting list to say the least. Giving Gallup and Gabe Davis mulligans based on health issues last year, but this list is a good counter-narrative for rookies who got fair amounts of hype last year in Pierce, Pickens and Doubs.

Also appreciating the surprising top performers in this category, particularly Garrett Wilson and to a lesser degree Pittman and Lockett; also Goodwin, in the event that DK or Lockett miss any time in 2023. I'd say the same for Diontae, except for his stone hands and body. Too bad Pickens and Johnson can't combine their relative strengths.

Goodwin is no longer in Seattle, he's in Cleveland now.

This is more evidence that Diontae is probably a good buy low right now. It was already really fluky that he had 0 TDs after averaging around 7 per year from 2019-2021.