Matt Waldman on Michael Pittman

VideoFeel It or F--k It 5.18.26: An RSP Podcast with Bob Harris and Matt WaldmanMay 18, 2026

From the video

the McKinnon, the Michael Pittman Jr. Uh the running game, you know, we've got two running backs to support there again. Uh Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle... if if Pittman's a problem, they don't have much else on that receiving core.

Mentioned at 6:20 – 6:54

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Steelers WR1; back health impacts RB passing game usage.

Under McCarthy's Steelers offense, Pittman is part of the receiving core alongside McKinnon and two running backs (Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle). Health of Pittman's back is a key variable for running back passing game usage, as the Steelers lack depth at receiver if Pittman is unavailable.