George Pickens wasn’t happy with the officiating after Monday’s AFC Wild Card Game loss to the Buffalo Bills.
“You can’t play the Bills and the refs at the same time,” he told reporters after the 31-17 loss.
The moment that Pickens seems to be referencing was when the Steelers were trailing 14 in the final minutes and went for it on fourth down. The pass was incomplete but it appeared a Bills defender wrapped his arms about Pickens’ waist and could’ve been flagged for pass interference.
It’s interesting that Pickens was unhappy with officiating considering one of the biggest controversial calls from the game went in the Steelers favor.
A long offseason awaits the Pittsburgh Steelers as they have to make some tough decisions with their quarterback. All eyes will be on Mike Tomlin and what happens with him. Tomlin stormed out of the postgame press conference after being asked about his future in Pittsburgh.
Meanwhile, the Bills will have a rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs next Sunday at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS in Highmark Stadium.
