Van Jefferson

Pickens was considered a long shot to practice after being a DNP in Tuesday and Wednesday's practices. The Steelers' WR1 will miss his third-straight game with a hamstring he suffered in practice just days before Week 14's game against the Browns, which has dealt a blow to the Steelers' passing game. Russell Wilson will have to find a way to make due with Scotty Miller, Van Jefferson, and Calvin Austin as his top receivers against the Ravens in a game that will go a long way in deciding the winner of the AFC North.

Pickens will miss his second-straight game with a Grade 2 hamstring injury he suffered in practice a little over a week ago. The Steelers will once again be working with Scotty Miller, Van Jefferson, and Calvin Austin as their top three receivers, which could also make for a busy day for Pat Freiermuth against a stout Eagles defense.

Missed Week 14 with hamstring issue George Pickens (hamstring) is considered doubtful but has an outside chance to play Sunday against the Eagles, head coach Mike Tomlin said. (Around the NFL) FF Today's Take: The Steelers were able to survive against the Browns without Pickens in Week 14, but the thought of Mike Williams, Van Jefferson and Calvin Austin trying to separate from Quinyon Mitchell, Cooper DeJean and Darius Slay is not an appealing one. Pat Freiermuth and the running backs figure to carry the day for Pittsburgh, at least as long as the Steelers' defense can hold the Eagles' offense in check. Expect Philadelphia's DST to have a good day.

It's just one man's opinion, but when speaking on 102.5 WDVE's Morning Show with Randy Baumann, Dulac said Pickens has a Grade 2 hamstring injury "that's typically two weeks" recovery time, while adding, "So I don't think they're expecting him to play in Philadelphia either." Pickens picked up the injury last Friday, so he'll barely be a week removed from the injury when the Steelers suit up next Sunday to take on the Eagles. He did test his hamstring during pre-game warmups before ultimately being ruled out, but this will definitely be something to watch out for when the team releases its first injury report on Wednesday. If Pickens is unable to go, the Steelers could once again be looking at Calvin Austin, Van Jefferson, and Scotty Miller as their top three receivers against a stout Eagles defense.

Sunday's performance was everything we've come to expect from Wilson this season. He did what he needed to keep the offense on schedule, while the Steelers' ground game set the tone for much of the afternoon. His first touchdown pass of the day came on a 10-yard strike Van Jefferson in the second quarter, but big plays were at a premium with George Pickens (hamstring) sidelined in this one. Wilson still managed to complete four passes of 20-plus yards, one of which came on a 20-yard touchdown pass to Pat Freiermuth late in the third quarter, but little was asked of the veteran quarterback with the game well in-hand for most of the afternoon. Wilson and the Steelers will have their work cut out for them in Week 15 when they face the Eagles. Wilson shouldn't be viewed as anything more than a mid to low-end QBs in the in-state rivalry.