George Pickens

Week 16 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
George Pickens had three receptions for 47 yards on Sunday but has been getting more attention for lack of effort in a blocking situation. He still remains in the starting lineup, but the Steelers struggles on offense have limited his production.

Pickens has a good matchup this week against a below average Cincinnati pass defense. However, everything is pointing towards him having limited impact in the game. Keep Pickens on the bench for Week 16.

Week 14 vs. New England Patriots
George Pickens had four receptions for 84 yards but his quarterback is now out for several weeks. That means there will be some unknowns on where new QB Mitch Trubisky will look to throw the ball.

Pickens faces an average pass defense on a short week so we will go with the notion the offense will struggle because of getting a new QB acclimated, even if he is a veteran. Keep Pickens on the bench for Week 14.

Week 12 at Cincinnati Bengals
Over the last four weeks, George Pickens has only averaged five targets per game. That has produced 10 receptions for 104 yards. Not exactly what the Steelers were expecting from him as the possible No. 1 receiver. Pittsburgh did fire their offensive coordinator so we will see if that helps.

Pickens faces a below average Bengals pass defense, but he is definitely mired in a fantasy slump right now. Until we see signs of him getting out, keep him on the bench, including in Week 12.