Move over, George Pickens. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a new contested target king in their latest wide receiver acquisition, Mike Williams.
Though Steelers Nation seemed mixed in their responses to the Williams trade, Pro Football Focus seems to think that Pittsburgh has a potential play-maker on its hands.
According to a tweet from PFF PIT, Williams has a 94.1 receiving grade (third), 91 receptions (second) and 1,495 yards (second) on contested targets since 2018
What should add to Williams’ contested targets success is his new quarterback, Russell Wilson.
Per Brooke Pryor, Steelers insider for ESPN, Wilson is tied with the New York Jets’ Aaron Rodgers for the most aggressive, tight-window throws (48) in the league since the stat started being tracked in 2016.
Wilson completed 4-of-11 tight-window attempts for a league-leading 112 yards and a touchdown to George Pickens in two games since returning to action.
Mike Williams on contested targets since 2018:
🔸 94.1 receiving grade (3rd)
🔸 91 receptions (2nd)
🔸 1,495 receiving yards (2nd)Your newest Pittsburgh Steeler 🙌 https://t.co/xPHU0YHCYM pic.twitter.com/Z9RXTJDdf8
— PFF PIT Steelers (@PFF_Steelers) November 5, 2024
