George Pickens Scores 86-Yard Touchdown On Second Play Of Game vs Bengals

George Pickens needed this.

After having his effort questioned all week, George Pickens took a slant pass to the house for an 86-yard touchdown on the second play from scrimmage for the Steelers.

PICKENS GOES 86 YARDS TO THE HOUSE

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It was Pittsburgh’s longest play from scrimmage this year and Pickens’ first touchdown since Week 8. The Steelers lead the Bengals, 7-0, after the first quarter.