NFL Fans Wonder Why Steelers’ George Pickens Played With Two Mouthguards

The young wide receiver torched a division rival on Saturday night. But his play on the field wasn’t the only thing garnering the attention of NFL fans.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens caught four passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns in Pittsburgh’s 34–11 rout of the visiting Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday night.

For the Steelers, it was a much-needed victory to keep their playoff hopes alive amid recent mediocre play. The spotlight was on Pickens for all the right reasons, but NFL fans couldn’t help but notice that the young wide receiver was burning the rival Bengals while sporting two mouthguards.

To get in the Christmas spirit, Pickens rocked one green mouth guard and one red mouthguard.

I've never seen this before. 😂 #Steelers #NFL https://t.co/9ESzsbhFO6

— Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) December 23, 2023

A true first on the field. https://t.co/mEBMzLyr9J

— Joe Gravel (@JoeGravel20) December 24, 2023

The Steelers moved to 8–7 on the season and remain in the thick of the AFC playoff picture. Pittsburgh fans will be hoping that starting quarterback Kenny Pickett will be back in the fold against the Seattle Seahawks next week, but if he still remains out of the lineup with an ankle injury, another game like Saturday’s from Mason Rudolph will be welcomed.

Rudolph played one of his best games as a pro, completing 17 of his 27 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns to no interceptions.

Next Sunday’s game in Seattle is a must-win for the Steelers, who exit Week 16 in much better shape than how they entered.