George Pickens Fights During Steelers' Loss

In a dramatic finish to the Thursday night game, the Pittsburgh Steelers lost to the Cleveland Browns 24-19, marked by a controversial moment involving wide receiver George Pickens. Instead of attempting to catch a Hail Mary pass from Russell Wilson, Pickens engaged in a physical altercation with Browns cornerback Greg Newsome, which was captured on social media. The scuffle escalated as both players ignored the ball, ultimately leading to the Browns successfully deflecting the pass. After the game, Pickens expressed frustration, claiming the Browns received help to win, while Newsome taunted him online. This incident adds to Pickens' growing reputation for emotional outbursts on the field, which could concern Steelers coach Mike Tomlin. With this loss, the Steelers dropped to 8-3, while the Browns improved their record to 4-8.