George Pickens’ hamstring injury couldn’t have come at a worse time for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Moments before their Week 14 matchup versus the Cleveland Browns, Mike Tomlin was optimistic that Pickens would play, so the team didn’t spend the practice week preparing for his absence. But Pickens didn’t even warm up, so there’s an unknown disconnect. What’s clear is that the lack of preparation showed during the first half against Cleveland.
