A big reason the Steelers struggled on Saturday against the Baltimore Ravens was the absence of wide receiver George Pickens. The passing offense has no punch without Pickens in the lineup. But Tomlin offered an optimistic update about Pickens playing against the Chiefs this week.

Steelers wide receiver George Pickens has "a real chance" to play in Wednesday's game against the Chiefs, coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday.

George Pickens, who has missed the past two games with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out of Saturday's game against the Baltimore Ravens as he continues to work through the injury.  Pickens, who leads the Steelers with 55 receptions and 850 receiving yards,