Did Pittsburgh find its WR2 in its win over the NY Giants in Week 8?

Over the last decade, most if not all of the Steelers' top receivers started out as dynamic punt returners. Steelers receivers like Antonio Brown, Juju Smith-Schuster and Diontae Johnson all had incredible success as punt returners and eventually developed into phenomenal receivers for Pittsburgh. A Week 8 receiver seemingly had his career breakthrough and turning point as WR Calvin Austin electrified both the New York Giants' secondary and special teams unit.

In the third quarter of his team's contest, with the score tied at 9-9, Austin knew he had to make a big play. When the team needed him most, he stepped into action, returning a punt 73 yards for a touchdown. He further cemented his position as WR2 when he caught a 29-yard TD reception from QB Russell Wilson, his second touchdown of the night.

There has been a lot of speculation and trade rumors about the Steelers' need for an elite receiver over WR1 George Pickens, but two scores on the night and accumulating 54 receiving yards on just three receptions should prove why Austin is the WR2 after Pittsburgh was looking for.

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