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Top 5 receivers the Browns will face in 2017

By Joshua Dentler

Nov 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs through the Cleveland Browns defense during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers won 24-9. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown (84) runs through the Cleveland Browns defense during the second half at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Steelers won 24-9. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) celebrates a second half touchdown against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts receiver T.Y. Hilton (13) celebrates a second half touchdown against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

Statistically speaking, T.Y. Hilton is consistently one of the NFL’s best receivers. He has gone for over 1,000 yards receiving in every season except for his first when he turned in 861 yards. Hilton has been selected to the last three Pro Bowl teams and many more can be expected.

The precedent was set that Jordy Nelson is a home run threat. If that is true then Hilton might be the biggest slugger out there. He has at least one reception of over 70 yards in four of his first five seasons, only striking for 63 in 2016. He can legitimately go deep on any play.

The Browns learned this the hard way in their last meeting with the Indianapolis Colts in 2014. Cleveland stormed out to a 21-7 lead but couldn’t hold on, losing 25-24. Hilton played a major part in his team’s comeback, going for 150 yards and two touchdowns including the game winner in the final minute.

Joe Haden will need to keep up better than he did last time in a Week 3 matchup in Indianapolis for the Browns to have a chance.

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