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The top NFL player to watch from each team in 2017

By Peter Panacy

Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the 2017 NFC Championship Game at the Georgia Dome. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 17, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a 34 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) celebrates after scoring a 34 yard touchdown against the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Pittsburgh Steelers — Wide Receiver Antonio Brown

The NFL allowing players some luxury in celebrations this upcoming season is reason enough to want to watch Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown.

Sure, Brown’s antics last year — and Facebook Live locker-room video — might rub some fans the wrong way. But overall, he’s one of the most exciting players to watch on any NFL field right now.

While running back Le’Veon Bell is just as electric, it’s impossible to turn off Steelers games simply because of what Brown can offer in the receiving game. Merely stating his stats — a 106-catch, 1,284-yard and 12-touchdown campaign last year — doesn’t tell the whole story.

No, Brown is much more prolific than that.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger still has his favorite weapon, and these two have combined to make one of the better offenses in the league the last few seasons.

While Pittsburgh’s defense remains a work in progress, at least it will be fun to watch Brown.