In a performance that would make Randy Moss clap in applause, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens is having the best game of his career against the Cincinnati Bengals today. And he’s made sure to take the opportunity to rub it in everyone’s faces.
After opening the game with a dazzling 86-yard touchdown reception on the Steelers’ opening drive, Pickens was easily over the century mark by the middle of the third quarter. But after the Steelers gave up a long touchdown, Pickens made another big play with a 66-yard catch and run to give them a 31-8 lead.
Pickens has received a ton of criticism this past week for an apparent lack of effort recently. So after scoring, he looked right into the cameras and symbolically put his hands over his ears to “silence the haters.”
Fans weren’t impressed though based on the comments.
Silenced the haters. pic.twitter.com/hzXAuaqG4v https://t.co/lUKgLoFOFD
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) December 23, 2023
“I’m loud and proud tbh,” one user replied.
“who does he genuinely think he is bro,” asked another.
“He hasn’t silenced me,” a third declared.
You can’t win over everyone.
The game is being played on NBC.