Pittsburgh Steelers WR Antonio Brown calls calf injury 'minor setback'

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown isn't letting his calf injury get him down.

Brown wrote on Twitter Monday that the injury he sustained in the Steelers' 27-24 loss to the New England Patriots was a "minor setback." Multiple media outlets reported that Brown has a partially torn left calf and that the wideout is eyeing a return for the playoffs.

"Even in adversity I can't help but feel blessed. Thanks to everyone who reached out," Brown wrote. "This is a minor setback for me but not this team. The goal is still the same & I'm confident that we can & will achieve it. We may not have won the game yesterday but this TEAM made a statement."

Brown was taken to a local hospital for X-rays on Sunday after his lower leg collided with New England defensive back Eric Rowe in the end zone with 13:09 remaining in the second quarter.

Brown was helped off the field to the chants of "MVP, MVP" from the crowd at Heinz Field.

Earlier in the game, Brown caught his 100th pass of the season to become the only player in NFL history with 100 receptions in five consecutive seasons.

Brown, who hasn't missed a game due to injury since 2012, has put himself into the MVP conversation with 101 catches, 1,533 yards and nine touchdowns this season.