The Pittsburgh Steelers are facing a must-win game against the Cincinnati Bengals in their final game of the regular season on Sunday, and suddenly it sounds like they are in danger of being without star wide receiver Antonio Brown.
Brown missed practice on Wednesday for what was called a coach’s decision, but he then sat out again on Thursday with a sore knee. On Friday, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that Brown was undergoing tests on his knee and is questionable to face Cincinnati.
#Steelers coach Mike Tomlin told reporters that WR Antonio Brown, who didn’t practice, is having tests done on his knee. He’s questionable for Sunday in a huge game.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2018
Brown had one of the best games of his career in a loss to the New Orleans Saints last week, as he was targeted 19 times and caught 14 passes for 185 yards and two touchdowns. It’s possible he’s just dealing with some wear and tear from the heavy workload, but it is at least somewhat concerning that he has had to undergo tests.
The Steelers need to beat the Bengals at home and have the Cleveland Browns beat the Ravens at Baltimore in order to qualify for the postseason. It goes without saying that winning would be a lot more challenging without Brown.
