Browns 33–13 Steelers: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 5, 2003

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns), 71.4% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.54 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 39.3% completion, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -18.00 total passing EPA.

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

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.65 EPA): (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Hei.

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 33–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Cleveland Browns 23–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Te'Cory Couch
Top passer: Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play: (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 3…
Game date: 2003-10-05

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–13 on 2003-10-05. Te'Cory Couch posted a game-high +13.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Cleveland Browns	10	13	7	3	0	33
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	10	3	0	0	13

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns

+3CLE 12

CLE 1

+1CLE 2

CLE 32

+3CLE 19

PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:12TD
Ashtyn Davis
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 6
Score
6-0
(9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:07XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 5:49FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
10-0
(5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 12
Score
10-3
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 12:52TD
Kisean Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
16-3
(12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:19TD
JBJ. Bettis
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 1
Score
16-9
(3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:17XP
Joe Reed
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
16-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:13TD
Te'Cory Couch
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 9
Score
22-10
(:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:06XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
23-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:45TD
DMD. McCutcheon
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 32
Score
29-10
(9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 9:30XP
PDP. Dawson
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
30-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:59FG
Joe Reed
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 19
Score
30-13
(2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:33FG
PDP. Dawson
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 4
Score
33-13
(9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +13.54 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
4Ashtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
5Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
6Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
7Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
8A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 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

Te'Cory Couch — CLE · Passing

Te'Cory Couch posted the highest total EPA (+13.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Te'Cory Couch's top snap (-5.65 EPA): (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Heiden).

Biggest single play (-10.43 EPA): T. Maddox — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.54 total EPA
T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -0.64 EPA/play · -18.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Cleveland Browns	Pittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play	+0.103	-0.225
Offensive success rate	45.9%	39.4%
Pass EPA/play	+0.569	-0.583
Rush EPA/play	-0.295	-0.246
Defensive EPA/play	+0.225	-0.103
Defensive success rate	60.6%	54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Cleveland Browns: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +8.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -15.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Ashtyn Davis (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q1 9:12)
Cleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q2 12:52)
Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q2 3:19)
Cleveland Browns — Te'Cory Couch (Q2 0:13)
Cleveland Browns — D. McCutcheon (Q3 9:45)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 5:49)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 15:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 2:59)
Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 9:33)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 1 (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–10. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:17) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:30) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) 4-J.Miller punts 36 yards to CLE 30, Center-54-M.Schneck. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 27, RECOVERED by PIT-57-C.Kriewaldt at CLE 21. 57-C.Kriewaldt to CLE 21 for no gain (59-K.Be [WPA +12.6% · EPA +5.19]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -10.43]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 20 for -8 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at PIT 20. 92-C.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (77-M.Smith). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt to PIT 39 for 18 yards (20-D.Washington). Tipped by #31 Logan [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.81]
Cleveland Browns (Q2 14:53) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 25 to CLE 8. 87-A.Davis pushed ob at PIT 23 for 69 yards (20-D.Washington). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.06]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -10.43]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Heiden). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -5.65]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) 4-J.Miller punts 36 yards to CLE 30, Center-54-M.Schneck. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 27, RECOVERED by PIT-57-C.Kriewaldt at CLE 21. 57-C.Kriewaldt to CLE 21 for no gain (59-K.Be [WPA +12.6% · EPA +5.19]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 20 for -8 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at PIT 20. 92-C.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (77-M.Smith). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:12 · PIT 6 · Score 6-0
(9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:07 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 5:49 · PIT 1 · Score 10-0
(5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 12 · Score 10-3
(15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · PIT 9 · Score 16-3
(12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:19 · CLE 1 · Score 16-9
(3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:17 · CLE 2 · Score 16-10
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · PIT 9 · Score 22-10
(:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 2 · Score 23-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:45 · CLE 32 · Score 29-10
(9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 9:30 · PIT 2 · Score 30-10
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:59 · CLE 19 · Score 30-13
(2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:33 · PIT 4 · Score 33-13
(9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-10-05?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-13 in Week 5, 2003.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 13.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (T. Couch pass) (Q1 9:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q2 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 3:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Couch (Q2 0:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. McCutcheon (Q3 9:45) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 5:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 2:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 9:33, 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?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 71.4% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.54 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 39.3% completion, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -18.00 total passing EPA.

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

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.65 EPA): (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Hei.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L

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