Overview
- Against the Bills, Darnell Washington logged 34 snaps and Jonnu Smith 23, while Pat Freiermuth played 17, including three in garbage time.
- Freiermuth called the situation frustrating but said he has complete faith in offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and hopes his role changes.
- Head coach Mike Tomlin said Freiermuth is a viable option who is strongly considered in weekly planning.
- Freiermuth is playing a career‑low 48% of offensive snaps this season yet still ranks second on the team with 298 receiving yards.
- Analyst Alex Kozora argues the team now views Freiermuth as a backup, a stance contrasted by official messaging as contract and cap scrutiny grows around his four‑year, $48.4 million deal.