Steelers make change at quarterback; Mike Tomlin picks the rookie

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The Pittsburgh Steelers have lost three games in a row, including a Week 4 loss to the New York Jets during which the Steelers lost a 10-point fourth-quarter lead. 

The losing streak has led to a quarterback change with 2022 first-round NFL Draft pick Kenny Pickett getting the start in Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills on the road. 

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates beside teammates after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second half Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Pickett, who replaced starting quarterback Mitch Trubisky at halftime Sunday, is now listed as QB1 on Pittsburgh’s depth chart. 

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"I don't want to dump the responsibility of what transpired at Mitch's feet," head coach Mike Tomlin said at his Tuesday press conference, according to ESPN. "That's not fair to him. He's played better than that description, but we haven't. And so, in an effort to be better, in an effort to score more points, in an effort to move the ball more fluidly, we decided to go to Kenny in the hope that he would provide a spark for us. We felt that, not only in terms of our ability to move the ball but just in terms of energy.

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"And so, hopefully, that's a catalyst for us as we try to move forward and change the outcome of some of these games."

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers argues a call during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium Sept. 22, 2022, in Cleveland.  (Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)

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