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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Emmanuel Sanders said he will be the kick and punt returner for the team next season and that WR Antonio Brown will only be used in special situations. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown feels he exceeded expectations for the 2011 season, after posting his first 1,000-yard season and making the Pro Bowl. 'I think I surpassed them,' Brown said. 'I came into training camp as the No. 4 receiver. I was prepared to get extra opportunities. I got a lot of opportunities and I took advantage of them. I continued to get better as the season progressed.' Brown was the first player in NFL history to have a 1,000-yard season in both receiving and returns. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown had six receptions for 90 yards in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns to lead the team in receiving yardage. WR Jerricho Cotchery posted three grabs for 28 yards, while WR Emmanuel Sanders added a catch for 14 yards. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown was voted the team's most valuable player by his teammates for the 2011 season. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown had five receptions for 59 yards in the Week 15 game Monday, Dec. 19, against the San Francisco 49ers. The yardage total was his lowest since a 16-yard effort in Week 6. |
| Fantasy Impact: A little bit of a down game for Brown but his numbers weren't terrible. He still helped some fantasy teams. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown has increased his productivity over the last seven games, averaging 5.3 receptions and 94.7 yards per game. During his first six games of the year, Brown was averaging just three receptions and 43.7 yards per game. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown shined in a Week 14 win over the Cleveland Browns, catching five passes for 151 yards, including a 79-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter. |
| Fantasy Impact: Brown continues to post big numbers on a weekly basis. He is almost a must start at this point. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown has been named AFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 13, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 7. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said WRs Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders will be used as kick returners as well as punt returners moving forward. |
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| Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown had four receptions for a game-high 81 yards in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Brown has 67 or more receiving yards in each of his past five games. |
| Fantasy Impact: Brown is a big-time talent that should be a huge factor in this offense for years to come. |
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