Antonio Brown kicks Browns punter at the end of a punt return

NFL coaches don't appear to be bashful about using front-line starters at punt returners this season.

And the Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown isn't shy when he does return punts.

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Check out the finishing move Brown performed at the end of this punt return against the Cleveland Browns. Brown leaped to avoid a tackle and found himself in the air with no one by Browns punter Spencer Lanning. Brown appeared to kick Lanning in the facemask at the end of the return.

Poor punters. That was some Mortal Kombat stuff right there.

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Brown was just rubbing it in, apparently. He scored on a touchdown reception, helping the Steelers take a 24-3 lead over the Browns.

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