Pickens said Thursday that it was offensive coordinator Arthur Smith's decision to restrict his snaps during Sunday's 20-17 loss to Dallas, NFL.com's Nick Shook reports.

Pickens recorded seven receptions on 11 targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts.

Pickens caught five of seven targets for 57 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers.

Pickens recorded six receptions on seven targets for 85 yards in Sunday's 18-10 win over the Falcons.

Pickens recorded two catches on two targets for 26 yards in Saturday's 24-17 preseason loss to the Lions.

Pickens wasn't targeted and rushed once for three yards during the Steelers' 17-10 win over Baltimore on Saturday.

Pickens secured three of five targets for 58 yards during the Steelers' 16-10 win over the Bengals on Sunday.

Pickens (shin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.

Pickens (shin) was listed as a limited participant in Thursday's practice, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports.

Pickens (shin) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.