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Brown’s helmet catch

Nov 15, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates his touchdown catch against the Cleveland Browns during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports

Antonio Brown is definitely a player that is certainly building a healthy list of his own greatest plays. Brown has already more than established himself as one of the best wide receivers in the league, regardless of his size.

Among Brown’s many Steelers franchise records he has set so far in just his sixth season he’s also set NFL records for being the first NFL player in a season to have 1,000 returning and receiving yards as well as the first player to have 5 catches in a game for at least 50 receiving yards for 34 consecutive games.

The one play that started it all off for Antonio Brown happened in the 2010 AFC Divisional playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. The Steelers and Ravens were tied at 24 with just over two minutes left in the game and on a 3

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and 19 Ben Roethlisberger targeted Brown for a 58-yard reception that Brown caught with the aid of his helmet that would lead to the game-winning touchdown.

The Steelers would then go on to defeat the New York Jets in the AFC Championship the next week but lose Super Bowl XLV to the Green Bay Packers, 31-25.  Antonio Brown would go on to continue to amaze Steelers fans with his skills, speed and acrobatic receptions and celebrations.

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