Antonio Brown's Facebook Live video linked to Steelers' playoff woes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 12, 2026, 11:24 PM
Last updated Jul 12, 2026
The Pittsburgh Steelers last won a playoff game on January 15, 2017, against the Kansas City Chiefs, with Chris Boswell scoring six field goals. Following that victory, Antonio Brown's Facebook Live video from the locker room, which included a broadcast of coach Mike Tomlin's postgame speech, is believed to be a turning point for the team. The Steelers subsequently lost to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship game and have since experienced seven consecutive playoff losses. Brown was not disciplined for his actions during the livestream.
- •Steelers defeated the Chiefs 18-16 on January 15, 2017.
- •Brown livestreamed Tomlin's postgame speech without consent.
- •The Steelers lost to the Patriots 36-17 in the next playoff game.
- •Pittsburgh has lost seven straight playoff games since then.
- 11:24 PMYahoo Sports — Antonio Brown's infamous Facebook Live video cursed the Steelers in the playoffs
"Bad luck has followed the Steelers in the NFL playoffs ever since Antonio Brown's infamous Facebook Live.
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