Pittsburgh Steelers rookie sensation George Pickens reeled in an incredible one-handed catch. Here is how social media responded.
While watching the George Pickens catch, football fans of any team may have asked themselves the following question: did I just witness the greatest catch in NFL history? The answer to that is yes, for now. It was not long ago that Odell Beckham Jr. turned heads with a fantastic one-handed grab of his own. But even this catch caught his eye.
The gift that keeps on giving. #GameDayCoverage
— NFL (@NFL) September 23, 2022
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THIS CATCH IS FILTHY
— Odell Beckham Jr (@obj) September 23, 2022
Beckham Jr. was not the only elite wide receiver who respected Pickens’ catch. Davante Adams, of the Las Vegas Raiders, was stunned by the grab.
George Pickens…re-lax.
— Davante Adams (@tae15adams) September 23, 2022
However, catching the eye of NFL greats is exciting, but catching the eye of potentially the Steelers’ biggest fan really tells you something. Internet sensation, Pittsburgh Dad, was so moved by the catch that he is ready for a Pickens statue!
I want a statue of that George Pickens catch at the airport by tomorrow morning!
— Pittsburgh Dad (@Pittsburgh_Dad) September 23, 2022
A couple more internet personalities reacted to this great catch as well.
I’d like to keep throwin’ to that Pickens guy
— Joey (@JoeyMulinaro) September 23, 2022
GEORGE PICKENS IS ALWAYS OPEN
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 23, 2022
I will note, Pickens was not wide open that play, but he adjusted himself to give himself the best shot at making the play.
One of the most inspiring reactions came from former Steeler Ryan Clark. Clark tweeted what all Steelers fans were thinking during this game.
Oh My Goodness!! George Pickens the answer to all of our Matt Canada woes… Just throw it to him Mitchell; while you have the time. He can save your job for a week… Maybe. He’s gonna make plays for you man, FOR US!!
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) September 23, 2022
That play was the highlight of the game for the Steelers, it gave the fans hope of better things to come amidst the offensive struggles we all anticipated.
Don’t want to overreact but that’s the best catch I’ve ever seen
— Zachary Smith (@ZacharySmithPGH) September 23, 2022
The catch was great, but we cannot forget that Mitch Trubisky threw that ball right where it needed to be. One fan recognized how impressive that throw was.
Gotta give Trubisky credit for that throw to Pickens too. Flushed out, feet aren't set, the guy has arm talent. And trust in Pickens to go make a play. #Steelers
— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) September 23, 2022
Getting targets to Pickens was something the fans were begging for and Pickens has been ready for some NFL action. Trubisky knew that to succeed he would need to fully utilize his offensive weapons.
Perhaps, the best reaction to that catch came from a fan-favorite backup quarterback, Duck Hodges.
Oh my pickens
— Devlin Hodges (@DevlinHodges10) September 23, 2022