Steelers’ George Pickens (hamstring) without injury report, ready to return against Chiefs this Christmas

Pickens missed the past three games with a hamstring injury, with the Steelers going 1-2 and seeing their explosiveness on offense diminished.

Russell Wilson averaged 6.2 yards per carry. attempts, and Pittsburgh gained 167.7 yards per tilt in the last three competitions. While the struggles aren’t entirely due to the absence of Pickens, his absence can be directly linked to some of the offensive restrictions. In Wilson’s previous six games with Pickens in the lineup, the QB averaged 8.7 yards per carry. attempts, and the offense yielded 271.0 yards per tilt.

Losers of two straight, Mike Tomlin’s club is in danger of losing its once-burgeoning lead in the AFC North. Pittsburgh (10-5) currently holds the tiebreaker over the Baltimore Ravens (10-5). Next Gen Stats gives the Steelers a 39% chance to win the division, while metrics assigns 61% to the Ravens.

The hope is that Pickens’ return to the lineup can spark the Steelers’ offense against a stingy Chiefs defense and keep hope alive in the AFC North.

Meanwhile, backup quarterback Justin Fields is listed as questionable with an abdominal injury. Pittsburgh ruled out receiver Ben Skowronek (hip) and Joey Porter Jr. (knee).