Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–7 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Tied 7–7 at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Shaw
- Top passer
- Te'Cory Couch
- Biggest EPA play
- 3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE …
- Game date
- 2002-01-06
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28–7 on 2002-01-06. B. Shaw posted a game-high +6.00 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 7 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(3:34) 30-J.White up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
(13:44) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at CLE 32. 81-T.Edwards for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
(7:37) 33-R.Bowers up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:34TD Points+6
- Yard line
- PIT 3
- Score
- 6-0
(3:34) 30-J.White up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:29XP PDP. DawsonPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:44TD CFC. Fuamatu-Ma'afalaPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 7-6
(13:44) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:38XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 15:00TD Tru EdwardsPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 30
- Score
- 7-13
3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at CLE 32. 81-T.Edwards for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 14:44XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:17TD BSB. ShawPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 40
- Score
- 7-20
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 0:07XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:37TD RBR. BowersPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 7-27
(7:37) 33-R.Bowers up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:31XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-28
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.00 total EPA · 2 snaps · +3.00 EPA/play
- 2C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.93 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
- 3R. Bowers · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.34 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
- 4J. Dawson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.37 EPA/play
- 5K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.13 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 6Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.88 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.88 EPA/play
- 7
Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.88 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play - 8T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.86 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
B. Shaw — PIT · Receiving
B. Shaw posted the highest total EPA (+6.00) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 2 counted snaps, they averaged +3.00 EPA per play.
B. Shaw's top snap (+5.11 EPA): (:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-6.85 EPA): Kyron Brown — 3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at C
Quarterback report card
Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 31 dropbacks · 41.9% completion · -0.35 EPA/play · -10.86 total EPA- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.44 EPA/play · -8.87 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.232 | +0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.1% | 51.3% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.350 | -0.219 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.093 | +0.321 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.056 | +0.232 |
| Defensive success rate | 48.7% | 55.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.23), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.06 EPA/play (68th percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -15.76 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, +4.40 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Jordan White
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Tru Edwards
- Pittsburgh Steelers — B. Shaw (T. Maddox pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Bowers
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q1 3:34) — (3:34) 30-J.White up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:29) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q2 13:44) — (13:44) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 13:38) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q3 15:00); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 14:44) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 40 (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 0:07) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 33-R.Bowers up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 7:31) — 3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 15:00) — 3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at C
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:13) — (6:13) 10-K.Stewart pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 31-R.Jackson at PIT 27. 31-R.Jackson to PIT 27 for no gain (80-P.Burress).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 15. 37-A.Henry to CLE 15 for no gain (80-P.Burress).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:47) — (7:47) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass incomplete to 80-P.Burress. Coverage by #24 Fuller PENALTY on PIT-80-P.Burress, Offensive Pass Interference, 10 yards, enforced at CLE 35 - No Play.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 15:00) — 3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at C
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 0:17) — (:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 6:54) — (6:54) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 80-P.Burress INTERCEPTED by 37-A.Henry at CLE 15. 37-A.Henry to CLE 15 for no gain (80-P.Burress).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:37) — (7:37) 33-R.Bowers up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 3:34 · PIT 3 · Score 6-0
(3:34) 30-J.White up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:29 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 13:44 · CLE 17 · Score 7-6
(13:44) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala left end for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:38 · CLE 2 · Score 7-7
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 15:00 · PIT 30 · Score 7-13
3-K.Brown kicks 54 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 16. 34-B.Gay MUFFS catch, and recovers at CLE 16. 34-B.Gay to CLE 29 for 13 yards (83-L.Jackson). FUMBLES (83-L.Jackson), RECOVERED by PIT-81-T.Edwards at C - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 14:44 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 0:17 · CLE 40 · Score 7-20
(:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 0:07 · CLE 2 · Score 7-21
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 7:37 · CLE 21 · Score 7-27
(7:37) 33-R.Bowers up the middle for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:31 · CLE 2 · Score 7-28
3-K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- B. Shaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2002-01-06?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-7 in Week 17, 2001.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q4: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. White (Q1 3:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q2 13:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — T. Edwards (Q3 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — B. Shaw (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 0:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Bowers (Q4 7:37) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 41.9% completion, -0.35 EPA per dropback, -10.86 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 40.0% completion, -0.44 EPA per dropback, -8.87 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Shaw (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.00 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 2 snaps. Their top snap (+5.11 EPA): (:17) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 82-B.Shaw for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-8 Now 7-9 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 12-3 Now 13-3 W
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