Overview
- Freiermuth did not see a target until the fourth quarter of the loss to the Texans and finished with one catch for 18 yards on three targets.
- Mike Tomlin attributed the tight end’s low usage to Pittsburgh converting just 2 of 14 third downs, saying the offense lacked snaps to feature players.
- Aaron Rodgers said he did not have a good answer for why Freiermuth did not get more touches in the game.
- Jonnu Smith was targeted earlier than Freiermuth and finished with two receptions for minus-1 yard plus a false start penalty.
- Freiermuth said he was disappointed with his opportunities, noted he wants to remain a Steeler, and pointed to yearly quarterback changes as a challenge.