Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin confirmed Tuesday that star wide receiver Antonio Brown will miss Monday's game against the Houston Texans due to a lower leg contusion, according to Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
However, Tomlin wouldn't comment on Brown's status beyond this week. The pass-catcher reportedly tore his calf muscle, but he's expected to return in time for the postseason.
The 11-3 Steelers are still on course to secure a first-round bye despite their heartbreaking loss to the New England Patriots in Week 15, though the 10-4 Jacksonville Jaguars are still in contention. Getting Brown an extra week of rest should give Pittsburgh added motivation to win out.
In Brown's absence, Martavis Bryant and JuJu Smith-Schuster are set to be the focal points of the Steelers' passing game.
