Week 14 vs. Baltimore Ravens
Toe injury? No practice? No problem for Antonio Brown. He posted 8 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown. That's seven 100-yard games this season. He also has scored 6 touchdowns in his past three games. But Baltimore held him to 4 receptions for 34 yards earlier this season—though Jimmy Smith won't be available in this one. You've got to keep rolling with Brown.
Week 13 at Cincinnati Bengals
Antonio Brown reached double-digits in catches for the second consecutive game snaring 10 passes for 169 yards and 2 touchdowns on just 12 targets. He had 4 receptions for 69 yards and a touchdown when the Bengals visited Pittsburgh earlier this season. Brown has had some tough games over the years against the Bengals, but he's too hot to handle right now. Keep rolling with him as a WR1.
Week 12 vs. Green Bay Packers
Antonio Brown put on a show last Thursday night, catching 10 passes for 144 yards and 3 touchdowns, including one he pinned against the side of his helmet in the end zone. It was the fourth time this season he has had double-digits in catches and his fifth 100-yard game. The Packers have allowed 10 touchdowns to opposing receivers this season and Brown is virtually uncoverable. He is a top play again this week.
Week 11 vs. Tennessee Titans
Antonio Brown had just 3 receptions for 47 yards on 7 targets last week, which is not exactly what you're looking for in terms of production from the league's top receiver. But better days are ahead, starting this week. The Titans don't have anyone in their secondary who can handle Brown. He should return to form this week.
Week 10 at Indianapolis Colts
Brown had just 5 receptions against the Colts in 2016 but scored on 3 of them. In his past three games against the Colts, he has 342 yards receiving with 5 touchdowns. He's averaging 114 yards per game in that span with 7 touchdown catches. If that sounds good, it should. Brown should be in your starting lineup in all formats.
Week 8 at Detroit Lions
Brown had an off game, at least for him, last week when he caught 4 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown on 10 targets. With Martavis Bryant out, he should even see a few more targets. Darius Slay will shadow Brown all over the field, but he's not a shutdown corner. He just happens to be the best Detroit has. Brown is a must-start player in all formats.
Week 7 vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Antonio Brown had 8 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown last week, his fourth game this season with over 100 yards. Cincinnati's defense is tough against the pass, allowing the second-fewest yards in the league—behind Pittsburgh—and did a very good job on Brown last season. He had lines of 4-39 and 3-56 on 16 targets against the Bengals last season. Don't get your expectations of a huge game too high here. You can't bench Brown, but also don't go in expecting another 100-yard effort.
Week 6 at Kansas City Chiefs
Antonio Brown caught 10 passes for 157 yards last week against Jacksonville, but took 19 targets to get there. In five career games against Kansas City, he's averaged nearly 90 yards per game and scored 3 times. Kansas City's top corner, Marcus Peters, is an aggressive player who can be beaten on double moves, something in which Brown specializes. And Peters won't match up on Brown all over the field, anyway. He remains a strong start in all formats.
Week 5 vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Brown had just 4 catches last week, gaining 34 yards, but the Steelers went very run-heavy against the Ravens. Still, Brown saw 9 targets and would have had another catch if not for an inexplicable review that wound up being an interception. He'll have a tough draw this week against Jacksonville's top-rated pass defense but you never bet against Brown making an impact on a game, especially in PPR leagues. There are some better receiver matchups this week, but Brown remains a must start.
Week 4 at Baltimore Ravens
The Steelers offense hasn't looked great thus far but Antonio Brown certainly has. He had 10 catches for 110 yards and his first touchdown last week and leads the NFL in receptions and yards through two weeks. Brown had 18 catches for 186 yards and 2 scores on 22 targets against Baltimore last season. There is no reason to think the Ravens can stop Brown. Few other teams have. He's a must-start in all formats.
