Game story
In Week 8 of the 2000 NFL season on 2000-10-22, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 22–0 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -15.15 total EPA.
On the individual side, B. Shaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +4.58 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+54.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: P.Dawson kicks 53 yards from CLE 30 to PIT 17. T.Edwards to PIT 27 for 10 yards (E.Little).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 22 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.53 EPA/play
- 2 K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.20 total EPA · 18 snaps · +0.12 EPA/play
- 3 C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.68 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.68 EPA/play
- 4 J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.01 total EPA · 36 snaps · +0.03 EPA/play
- 5 M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · -0.25 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.25 EPA/play
- 6 A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · -0.26 total EPA · 2 snaps · -0.13 EPA/play
- 7 D. Pederson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · -0.30 total EPA · 1 snaps · -0.30 EPA/play
- 8 C. Hawkins · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · -0.43 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.14 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Shaw — PIT · Receiving
B. Shaw posted the highest total EPA (+4.58) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +1.53 EPA per play.
The signature play (+3.62 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (14:04) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to B.Shaw to PIT 45 for 36 yards (E.Little).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 27 (Q1 46:56) — (1:56) K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 37:41) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 2 (Q2 31:56) — (1:56) K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q3 22:46) — (7:46) K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 8 (Q4 12:03) — (12:03) K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q4 1:38) — (1:38) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 60:00) — P.Dawson kicks 53 yards from CLE 30 to PIT 17. T.Edwards to PIT 27 for 10 yards (E.Little).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to B.Shaw to PIT 45 for 36 yards (E.Little).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by L.Kirkland (J.Gildon) at CLE 37. L.Kirkland to CLE 36 for 1 yard (E.Lindsay).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 41:25) — (11:25) C.Gardocki punts 48 yards to PIT 34, Center-R.Kuehl. H.Poteat to CLE 12 for 54 yards (A.Malbrough).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 44:04) — (14:04) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to B.Shaw to PIT 45 for 36 yards (E.Little).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 38:30) — (8:30) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 48:22) — (3:22) (Shotgun) D.Pederson pass intended for D.Northcutt INTERCEPTED by L.Kirkland (J.Gildon) at CLE 37. L.Kirkland to CLE 36 for 1 yard (E.Lindsay).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 36:55) — (6:55) D.Pederson pass intended for K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by C.Scott at CLE 48. C.Scott to CLE 45 for 3 yards (K.Johnson).
Quarterback report card
D.Pederson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- D.Pederson (Cleveland Browns) · 23 dropbacks · 39.1% completion · -0.66 EPA/play · -15.15 total EPA
- K.Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 18 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · +0.12 EPA/play · +2.20 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.323 | +0.022 |
| Offensive success rate | 31.7% | 41.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.608 | -0.083 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.258 | -0.039 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.323 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.6% | 68.3% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.32), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -20.38 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +2.13 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Shaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 46:56 · CLE 27 · Score 0-3
(1:56) K.Brown 44 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 38:30 · CLE 1 · Score 0-9
(8:30) J.Bettis up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 37:41 · CLE 2 · Score 0-10
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 31:56 · CLE 2 · Score 0-13
(1:56) K.Brown 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 22:46 · CLE 13 · Score 0-16
(7:46) K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:03 · CLE 8 · Score 0-19
(12:03) K.Brown 26 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:38 · CLE 15 · Score 0-22
(1:38) K.Brown 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 22-0 in Week 8, 2000 on 2000-10-22.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 22 (CLE 0-22 PIT) in Week 8, 2000 on 2000-10-22.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 22.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 38:30) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 46:56, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 31:56, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 22:46, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 12:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 1:38, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
D. Pederson (Cleveland Browns), 39.1% completion, -0.66 EPA per dropback, -15.15 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 38.9% completion, +0.12 EPA per dropback, +2.20 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Shaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +4.58 on receiving plays. across 3 snaps. The top single-play swing was (+3.62 EPA): (14:04) (Shotgun) K.Graham pass to B.Shaw to PIT 45 for 36 yards (E.Little).. The biggest win-probability swing was +54.6%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-5 Now 2-6 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-3 Now 4-3 W
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