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Steelers' Brown in concussion protocol after hit

PITTSBURGH -- Steelers receiver Antonio Brown is in concussion protocol after taking a hit from Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in the final minute of Pittsburgh's 18-16 wild-card win.

Brown was unavailable for comment after the game, but he appeared in good spirits in the locker room Brown, who finished with seven catches for 119 yards, went over the middle when Burfict lowered his helmet and sniped Brown from the side.