Steelers WR George Pickens Takes a Shot at Browns With Bold Post-Loss Statement

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By J.R. DeGroote | Last updated Nov 22, 2024 12:27 AM ET

The Cleveland Browns came out on top against the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Thursday Night Football," but George Pickens wasn’t exactly impressed with his AFC North foes.

Pickens was held to four catches for 48 yards in the 24-19 loss, but he said the snowy conditions contributed to his lack of production and the game's outcome.

"Conditions played a huge, huge part in today's game," Pickens said in his postgame interview. "I don't really think the Cleveland Browns are a good team at all. I think the conditions kind of saved them today."

The Steelers entered the matchup as a four-point road favorite but trailed for most of the game. Pittsburgh took the lead in the fourth quarter on a 23-yard touchdown connection between Russell Wilson and Calvin Austin III. However, the Browns responded with a touchdown run from Nick Chubb with just under a minute remaining.

Wilson drove the Steelers down the field with just one timeout and limited ticks left on the clock. But a late Hail Mary attempt came up short.

On that play, Pickens got tangled up with Cleveland cornerback Greg Newsome. Pickens appeared to end up in the stands and was held back by security after the score went final. He didn't address the incident after the game but the Browns were overheard by a reporter in the locker room saying, "He fake tough. He wasn’t even going for the ball.”

The Steelers and Browns will face off again on Dec. 8.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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