The injuries at wide receiver had no impact on the playing time of Pat Freiermuth.
Pittsburgh has consistently used Darnell Washington more on early downs, Freiermuth more on third downs and the two together in 12 personnel. However, it did lead to a higher target rate, as the Steelers' three slot receivers combined for no receptions. Freiermuth is worth more consideration going forward if Roman Wilson’s injury is serious.
Freiermuth has 10 targets on the year, significantly more than the only other tight end to receive a target in Darnell Washington, who has four. Aside from DK Metcalf’s 19 targets, Freiermuth’s number is right in line with players like Roman Wilson, Jaylen Warren and Germie Bernard. That should continue to be the case. Despite his struggles through the first two games, Rodgers doesn’t seem willing to stop throwing the ball to Metcalf.
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