What should we do with both Brandon Aiyuk and Geroge Pickens in Pittsburgh?
Pickens and Aiyuk commanded 22.2% of their team’s targets in 2023. Pickens had more targeted air yards (40%) vs. Aiyuk’s 37.9%, and Aiyuk had a slightly higher aDOT, 13.8 vs. 13.4. Pickens was better after the catch, averaging 6.5 yards vs Aiyuk’s, 4.9, and Pickens had slightly better drop rate. Aiyuk’s 71.4% catch rate was far superior to Pickens’ 59.1%. Pickens had poor quarterback play all season, while Aiyuk had some of the best.
