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NFL · Week 18 · January 5, 2003 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2002 Week 18 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 36–33 in Week 18

K.Holcomb led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 33–36 Week 18 finish.

Cleveland Browns 33 9–8
Final 33–36
Pittsburgh Steelers 36 11–5 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
33–36
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
T. Maddox
FantasyHQ MVP
K.Holcomb
Game date
January 5, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • K.Holcomb 26/48 · 428 YDS · 3 TD +25.8 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 6 REC · 92 YDS · 2 TD +10.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Andre' Davis 2 REC · 65 YDS · 1 TD +6.0 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • T.Maddox 30/55 · 351 YDS · 3 TD +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress 6 REC · 100 YDS · 1 TD +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Tuman 3 REC · 18 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 36–33 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 17–7 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
K. Holcomb
Top passer
T. Maddox
Biggest EPA play
(14:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 1 for 83 yards (27-B.Alexander)…
Game date
2003-01-05

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 36–33 on 2003-01-05, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 17–7 halftime lead. K. Holcomb posted a game-high +25.81 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns71079033
Pittsburgh Steelers07722036

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

CLECleveland Browns
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

19 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 13:49TD
    WGW. Green

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    6-0

    (13:49) #66 Zukauskas is eligible receiver 31-W.Green up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 13:44XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:44TD
    DND. Northcutt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 32
    Score
    13-0

    (14:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:38XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 9:51TD
    CGC. Gardocki

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 69
    Score
    14-6

    (9:51) 17-C.Gardocki punts 35 yards to PIT 34, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 9:35XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-7

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:53FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    17-7

    (:53) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 12:17TD
    DND. Northcutt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    23-7

    (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 12:11XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    24-7

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:59TD
    PBP. Burress

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    24-13

    (3:59) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:50.)

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:50XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    24-14

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  12. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 15:00FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    27-14

    (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:34TD
    JTJ. Tuman

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    27-20

    (12:34) 8-T.Maddox pass to 84-J.Tuman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  14. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:28XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    27-21

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  15. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 10:25TD
    KHK. Holcomb

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    33-21

    (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  16. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:11TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    33-27

    (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  17. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:06XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    33-28

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  18. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:58TD
    CFC. Fuamatu-Ma'afala

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    33-34

    (:58) (Shotgun) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  19. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:54Safety
    ARA. Randle

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    33-36

    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 84-J.Tuman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +25.81 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.22 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  3. 3T. Maddox · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.11 total EPA · 55 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  4. 4Andre' Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.97 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.49 EPA/play
  5. 5P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  6. 6Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.65 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Tuman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  8. 8Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.95 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.25 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

K. Holcomb — CLE · Passing

K. Holcomb posted the highest total EPA (+25.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.

K. Holcomb's top snap (+8.01 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 1 for 83 yards (27-B.Alexander).

Quarterback report card

T. Maddox led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 55 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.18 EPA/play · +10.11 total EPA
  • K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) · 48 dropbacks · 54.2% completion · +0.54 EPA/play · +25.81 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.089+0.090
Offensive success rate38.6%55.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.477+0.199
Rush EPA/play-0.494-0.031
Defensive EPA/play-0.090-0.089
Defensive success rate44.1%61.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns +0.09, Pittsburgh Steelers +0.09) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.09 EPA/play (73rd percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.09 EPA/play (74th percentile vs. 2002 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 16 drives, +8.94 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, +8.34 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — W. Green (Q1 13:49)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 14:44)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Gardocki (Q2 9:51)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 12:17)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 3:59)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Tuman (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 12:34)
  • Cleveland Browns — K. Holcomb (Q4 10:25)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 3:11)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q4 0:58)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 0:53)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 15:00)
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 1 (Q1 13:49) — (13:49) #66 Zukauskas is eligible receiver 31-W.Green up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 13:44) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 32 (Q2 14:44) — (14:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:38) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 69 (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 17-C.Gardocki punts 35 yards to PIT 34, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 9:35) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 14 (Q2 0:53) — (:53) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 12:11) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q3 3:59) — (3:59) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:50.); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 3:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 22–9. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 12:34) — (12:34) 8-T.Maddox pass to 84-J.Tuman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 12:28) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 22 (Q4 10:25) — (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q4 3:11) — (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 3:06) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 0:58) — (:58) (Shotgun) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 84-J.Tuman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 1 for 83 yards (27-B.Alexander). [WPA +25.4% · EPA +8.01]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:07) — (:07) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 84-A.King to PIT 29 for 16 yards (26-D.Townsend; 27-B.Alexander). [WPA -21.2% · EPA -0.41]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:54) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 84-J.Tuman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. [WPA +14.9% · EPA +1.05]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 17-C.Gardocki punts 35 yards to PIT 34, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.84]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:48) — (1:48) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress to CLE 10 for 17 yards (25-C.Fuller). [WPA +13.9% · EPA +1.71]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:23) — (14:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 1 for 83 yards (27-B.Alexander). [WPA +25.4% · EPA +8.01]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:51) — (9:51) 17-C.Gardocki punts 35 yards to PIT 34, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -14.2% · EPA -5.84]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 14:52) — (14:52) 17-C.Gardocki punts 41 yards to PIT 31, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by CLE-36-C.Akins at PIT 32. 36-C.Akins to PIT 32 for no gain (29-C.Iwuoma). [WPA +13.7% · EPA +5.15]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 86-H.Ward INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 3. 33-D.McCutcheon pushed ob at CLE 31 for 28 yards (72-W.Gandy). [WPA -12.8% · EPA -5.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 13:49 · PIT 1 · Score 6-0
    (13:49) #66 Zukauskas is eligible receiver 31-W.Green up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 13:44 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  3. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 14:44 · PIT 32 · Score 13-0
    (14:44) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 14:38 · PIT 2 · Score 14-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 9:51 · PIT 69 · Score 14-6
    (9:51) 17-C.Gardocki punts 35 yards to PIT 34, Center-97-R.Kuehl. 82-A.Randle El for 66 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · CLE 2 · Score 14-7
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:53 · PIT 14 · Score 17-7
    (:53) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 12:17 · PIT 15 · Score 23-7
    (12:17) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 86-D.Northcutt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 12:11 · PIT 2 · Score 24-7
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:59 · CLE 6 · Score 24-13
    (3:59) 8-T.Maddox pass to 80-P.Burress for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #2 at 03:50.)
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:50 · CLE 2 · Score 24-14
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  12. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 6 · Score 27-14
    (15:00) 4-P.Dawson 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 12:34 · CLE 3 · Score 27-20
    (12:34) 8-T.Maddox pass to 84-J.Tuman for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  14. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 12:28 · CLE 2 · Score 27-21
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  15. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:25 · PIT 22 · Score 33-21
    (10:25) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 87-Andre' Davis for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  16. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:11 · CLE 5 · Score 33-27
    (3:11) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox pass to 86-H.Ward for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  17. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:06 · CLE 2 · Score 33-28
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  18. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:58 · CLE 3 · Score 33-34
    (:58) (Shotgun) 45-C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  19. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 0:54 · CLE 2 · Score 33-36
    TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 82-A.Randle El pass to 84-J.Tuman is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-01-05?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 36-33 in Week 18, 2002.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 22; Final: Cleveland Browns 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 36.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Cleveland Browns touchdown — W. Green (Q1 13:49) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q2 14:44) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Gardocki (Q2 9:51) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Northcutt (K. Holcomb pass) (Q3 12:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — P. Burress (T. Maddox pass) (Q3 3:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Tuman (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 12:34) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Holcomb (Q4 10:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (T. Maddox pass) (Q4 3:11) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Fuamatu-Ma'afala (Q4 0:58) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 0:53, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 15:00, 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?

T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.5% completion, +0.18 EPA per dropback, +10.11 total passing EPA. K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns), 54.2% completion, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +25.81 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

K. Holcomb (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (+8.01 EPA): (14:23) (Shotgun) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 85-K.Johnson to PIT 1 for 83 yards (27-B.Alexander)..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 36-33 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 9-7 Now 9-8 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W