Three biggest takeaways from Steelers' Week 7 win

The Steelers found a way to win in ugly fashion once again Sunday, defeating the Rams 24-17. Here are the three biggest takeaways from Pittsburgh's Week 7 win.

Pickett is clutch once again

The Steelers offense wasn't able to get anything going in the first half of the game, heading into halftime with just three points. However, QB Kenny Pickett did what we've seen him do several times now and that's find a way to close out games in crucial moments. The second-year quarterback may have had the best half of his career, throwing just one incompletion and completing 11-of-12 for 152 yards.

Pickett now has five fourth quarter comebacks in just 18 games. The 25-year-old's stat line may never jump off the screen, but he finds a way to win, which is the most important stat of all. Pittsburgh is now 4-2 in a tight AFC North race and if Pickett can continue finding ways to win, he'll get his team to the postseason.

'Gin and Juice' are back

WR Diontae Johnson was activated from injured reserve Saturday after missing five weeks with a hamstring injury. WR George Pickens was happy to have Johnson back in the lineup as it meant the return of "Gin and Juice," the nickname they gave themselves this offseason.

The two receivers were certainly difference makers and proved to be perfect compliments to one another once again. Pickens finished the day with five catches for 107 yards while Johnson had five catches for 79 yards. The Steelers offense, although far from perfect, looked the best it has this season. The return of Johnson is surely a strong reason why.

Lucky streak continues

Pittsburgh must be given credit when credit is due as it won another close game. However, there should be somewhat of an asterisk next to the team's last two wins. In the Steelers' Week 5 matchup, the Ravens had seven drops by their pass catchers. In Week 7, Los Angeles' kicker Brett Maher missed three kicks.

If a couple more catches were made by Baltimore and Maher never missed any kicks, those games may have had different results. But every team in the NFL can play the "what if" game. Pittsburgh can't focus on its opponents' woes, just try to capitalize when mistakes are made. The Steelers have certainly done that.