George Pickens (Photo via ESPN)
Ever since he entered the league in 2022, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has established himself as one of the most polarizing players in the entire NFL. That was on full display throughout the 2024 season, and it ended on a low point during week 18.

Pickens had one of his worst performances of his NFL career last night against the Cincinnati Bengals, dropping several key passes from quarterback Russell Wilson. In the end, he finished with just one catch for zero yards while dropping three of his six targets during a 19-17 loss to their division rivals.

And if his play on the field wasn’t bad enough, Pickens performance on the sidelines wasn’t much better.

At one point, the 23-year-old was seen arguing with Steelers fans while challenging them to a fight as his teammates had to hold him back.

A night to forget for George Pickens:

1 Rec
6 Targets
3 Drops
0 Rec Yards pic.twitter.com/EEk3G48rl4

— NFL on ESPN (@ESPNNFL) January 5, 2025

George Pickens was talking trash to Steelers fans? Oh brother. pic.twitter.com/WRF5AObK4n

— Dom DiTommaso (@DomDiTommaso) January 5, 2025

It’s not a good look for a player who, you could argue, single-handedly lost his team the game.

Rough Ending To George Pickens’ Up-And-Down Year

Pickens and the Steelers’ offense were hoping to go into the postseason on a high note after struggling in recent weeks. Unfortunately, that won’t be the case.

Instead, Pickens ends the season with 900 yards, and he hasn’t recorded a 100-yard game since October 20 against the Jets. We’ll see if he can put that bitter ending behind him and bounce back when it matters most, in the postseason.

Dwight Howard Brutally Trolls 76ers Star Joel Embiid For His Flopping Skills

Dwight Howard and Joel Embiid (Images Credit: Getty Images)
Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid has established himself as one of the toughest players to guard in the NBA. By using his combination of size, strength, and skill, the 7-foot center has dominated opponents, leading the league in free throw attempts per game in three of the last four seasons. Despite Minnesota Timberwolves commentators’ criticism, his ability to draw fouls and exploit his physicality has made him a nightmare for defenders.

Former NBA star Dwight Howard recently shared his perspective on guarding Embiid during an appearance on the Thanalysis Show. When asked how he would approach defending Embiid, Howard laid out his strategy after trolling Embiid for his flopping skills.

“He is probably, I think, the toughest to guard because he knows how to flop. He knows how to use his size and his strength when he has to. He can shoot real well. If I was checking him, I would have to beat him up and down the court, not let him get easy points, don’t go for no pump fakes,” Howard said.

“Usually when he gets it in his left hand, he does it with his right, but he likes to left hesi to the pull-up. So, I would be right up on that. So, as soon as have it like this, I’m crowding his space because I know he’s either going to do like this and try to go around me,” he added.

Paul George Heaps High Praise On Joel Embiid After Win Over Brooklyn

The Philadelphia 76ers dominated the Brooklyn Nets with a 123-94 victory at Barclays Center, thanks to Joel Embiid’s stellar performance. After the game, his teammate Paul George admired the 2022-23 NBA MVP’s competitive spirit and leadership on the court.