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Now, at least some of that drop-off can be attributed to the absence of George Pickens, by far the Steelers’ best playmaker, for three December games that included the costly 34-17 Week 16 loss in Baltimore.
The dynamic wide receiver finished tied for third in the NFL with 14 receptions of at least 25 or more yards despite the missed time, and was a factor in Pittsburgh’s 18-16 home win over the Ravens in Week 11 with eight catches totaling 89 yards.
Pickens is now back healthy, but questions still linger as to whether Wilson’s 36-year-old arm and body have worn down over the rigors of a 13th NFL season. One positive is that he’s still throwing the deep ball with nearly the same aplomb as he has over the course of a potentially Hall of Fame-bound career, as his 48.8% completion rate on throws of 21 or more air yards is the second highest of any quarterback with at least 20 such attempts in 2024.
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