Kenny Pickett to rock George Pickens' ski mask in Week 16

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett. Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

QB Kenny Pickett says he'll rock WR George Pickens' ski mask for frigid Week 16 game

By Aaron Becker | Last updated Dec 23, 2022 6:53 PM ET

Freezing temperatures are sweeping the northeast, and the Steelers are doing their best to prepare as they're set to host the Raiders on Saturday night.

QB Kenny Pickett is seeking advice from fellow rookie WR George Pickens to help combat the frigid temps.

"You can't prepare for that. Seven degrees, whatever it's going to be," Pickett told reporters. "I'll wear a thicker thermal and maybe put on a ski mask. I'll ask George which one he prefers. I'll rock the same one G.P. is rocking and we'll be good to go."

It’s going to be in the single digits at kickoff Saturday night, with a windchill below zero.

Kenny Pickett says he’s going to wear a thicker thermal and also ask George Pickens what ski mask he recommends and wear the same one. pic.twitter.com/01lmwNBZDt
— Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) December 22, 2022

A video of Pickens went viral when he was drafted by Pittsburgh. It showed him wearing a ski mask and watching himself get drafted on TV. He's worn one ever since, so it's safe to say he'll be able to help Pickett out.

Can’t wait to stand like George Pickens while watching George Pickens dominate on my tv pic.twitter.com/ITweEMBMZS
— Joey (@JoeyMulinaro) August 9, 2022

The temperature at game time is projected to be nine degrees with a wind chill as low as -15. Wind gusts are also predicted to be between 30 and 35 miles per hour.

Early @raiders vs. @steelers forecast on Christmas Eve (Saturday night 8:15 PM Pittsburgh time):

Gametime temperature at 9°, gusts 30-35 MPH.

Wind chill as low as -15°.

No precipitation expected during gametime.

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— Ted Pretty (@tedpretty) December 20, 2022

Pickett has never played in a game this cold but is looking forward to learning what it's all about.

"In the teens. I don't know if I've ever hit single digits," Pickett added. "I don't know if you feel much of a difference. I'm sure the wind will be a little bit more of a factor, but we'll see. I'm excited to see what it feels like."

Maybe the new ski mask duo can help the Steelers win their second straight game and the fifth of their last seven.

Aaron Becker

Aaron Becker is a Pittsburgh-based sports journalist, primarily covering the NFL and college football. He previously worked for the Kansas City Chiefs (2021-22), Pittsburgh Steelers (2019-21) and University of Pittsburgh (2018-19). Becker has a B

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