Filling in as a starter for Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring), Brown (ankle) had seven receptions for 66 yards on nine targets in Sunday's 37-19 loss to the Steelers. Brown also fumbled into his own end zone on a punt return, giving the Steelers what was essentially a game-sealing touchdown. The Panthers wanted to keep Jason Avant as the No. 3 wideout, so Brown got the first nine targets of his career. While a solid contributor in the passing game, Brown made a terrible mistake in the fourth quarter, right after the Panthers had pulled within 10 points and gotten a three-and-out. Brown could have some deep league value, but only if Cotchery (hamstring) misses time beyond Week 3. Once Cotchery returns, Brown will likely just be the fourth wide receiver.

Brown started Sunday night's game against the Steelers. With Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) inactive, Brown got the start opposite Kelvin Benjamin over veteran Jason Avant. The rookie out of Ohio State made his first career catch early in the first quarter.