Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown was fantastic on Sunday against the Chicago Bears, but his strong play wasn't enough to lift his team to a win. Chicago dominated the rest of the game, but Brown's stats still stick out as a strong performance, especially for fantasy owners.
Antonio Brown has 2 touchdowns for Steelers, fantasy owners
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown had two touchdowns and almost 200 yards on Sunday. We break down the fantasy implications.
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Brown caught nine passes for 196 yards with two touchdowns, including a long of 45 yards. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 406 yards, and were it not for his two interceptions, we might be talking about how Brown’s game was the deciding factor in a Pittsburgh win.
The next-leading receiver was Jerricho Cotchery with three receptions for 52 yards. Pittsburgh is in need of receiving options to step up, and if Brown's game was a sign of anything to come, the 0-3 team could turn things around sooner rather than later.
Fantasy Impact: Brown isn't a No. 1 fantasy option for most, but he always has the potential for a big game. He's not quite a must-start player, but he certainly won a few games for fantasy owners on Sunday. If you have him and you're debating between him and another player of similar caliber, Brown might just be the smarter option because of the lack of targets in Pittsburgh.
