George Pickens criticizes NFL after controversial touchdown call in Steelers game

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens criticized the NFL after a controversial call in a recent game. He felt the league has a bias against him after his touchdown catch was ruled incomplete, while New York Jets' Garrett Wilson's similar catch was confirmed as a touchdown. Pickens' catch was overturned because he only had one foot down twice, while Wilson's catch counted because he had a foot and a shin down. Pickens expressed his frustration on social media, claiming the NFL has "vendettas" against certain players. Fans also reacted, questioning the consistency of the calls. Despite the uproar, the NFL's rules regarding catches are not expected to change. Pickens has shown improvement this season, especially after a strong performance in Week 7.


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