Game story
In Week 6 of the 2010 NFL season on 2010-10-17, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 28–10 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -2.42 total EPA, and +9.9% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +12.48 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-23.5% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (6:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 3. 23-J.Haden to PIT 35 for 62 yards (71-F.Adams).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 28 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +12.48 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 2 M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.11 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.22 EPA/play
- 3 E. Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.83 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play
- 4 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.21 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.60 EPA/play
- 5 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.98 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
- 6 P. Hillis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 7 H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.50 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.31 EPA/play
- 8 I. Redman · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing
B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+12.48) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 29 counted snaps, they averaged +0.43 EPA per play.
The signature play (-7.48 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (6:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 3. 23-J.Haden to PIT 35 for 62 yards (71-F.Adams).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall
- Cleveland Browns — B. Watson (C. McCoy pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson
How it unfolded, quarter by quarter
A quarter-by-quarter recap built from live scoring plays and play descriptions.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q1 46:55) — (1:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 29 (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Roth].; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 40:40) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q3 18:19) — (3:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 18:13) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:54) — (5:54) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 5:50) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q4 4:17) — (4:17) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 4:09) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 14 (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:25) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 3. 23-J.Haden to PIT 35 for 62 yards (71-F.Adams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:40) — (11:40) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 88-E.Sanders to CLE 29 for 22 yards (23-J.Haden).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:24) — (12:24) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep left to 89-E.Moore to PIT 36 for 19 yards (22-W.Gay) [92-J.Harrison]. Penalty on PIT-56-L.Woodley, Defensive Offside, declined.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 40:47) — (10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Roth].
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 22:29) — (7:29) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 40-P.Hillis pushed ob at PIT 38 for 11 yards (92-J.Harrison) [51-J.Farrior].
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 51:26) — (6:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 3. 23-J.Haden to PIT 35 for 62 yards (71-F.Adams).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Punt formation) 9-D.Sepulveda punts 34 yards to CLE 13, Center-60-G.Warren. 83-C.Stuckey MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 13, RECOVERED by PIT-57-K.Fox at CLE 13. 57-K.Fox to CLE 13 for no gain (83
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:31) — (1:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 94-L.Timmons (29-R.Mundy) at CLE 23. 94-L.Timmons pushed ob at CLE 18 for 5 yards (55-A.Mack).
Quarterback report card
C.McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- C.McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 42 dropbacks · 54.8% completion · +9.9% CPOE · -0.06 EPA/play · -2.42 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 29 dropbacks · 55.2% completion · +5.9% CPOE · +0.43 EPA/play · +12.48 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.022 | +0.196 |
| Offensive success rate | 42.5% | 48.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.058 | +0.430 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.156 | -0.119 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.196 | +0.022 |
| Defensive success rate | 51.9% | 57.5% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.20 vs -0.02), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -1.59 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +15.84 total EPA, 4 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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- C. McCoy (CLE) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) beat expectation through the air — positive CPOE game for stack builds.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 46:55 · PIT 21 · Score 3-0
(1:55) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 40:47 · CLE 29 · Score 3-6
(10:47) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 17-M.Wallace for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN [53-M.Roth]. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 40:40 · CLE 2 · Score 3-7
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 18:19 · CLE 8 · Score 3-13
(3:19) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 86-H.Ward for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 18:13 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 5:54 · CLE 2 · Score 3-20
(5:54) #64 Legursky reports as eligible receiver. 34-R.Mendenhall left guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 5:50 · CLE 2 · Score 3-21
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 4:17 · PIT 12 · Score 9-21
(4:17) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right to 82-B.Watson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 4:09 · PIT 2 · Score 10-21
4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:31 · CLE 14 · Score 10-27
(1:31) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 83-H.Miller for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 1:25 · CLE 2 · Score 10-28
3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-D.Sepulveda.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-10 in Week 6, 2010 on 2010-10-17.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 28 (CLE 10-28 PIT) in Week 6, 2010 on 2010-10-17.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 40:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 18:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q4 5:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Watson (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 4:17) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:31) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 46:55, 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?
C. McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 54.8% completion, +9.9% CPOE, -0.06 EPA per dropback, -2.42 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.2% completion, +5.9% CPOE, +0.43 EPA per dropback, +12.48 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +12.48 on passing plays. across 29 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-7.48 EPA): (6:26) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right intended for 21-M.Moore INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at CLE 3. 23-J.Haden to PIT 35 for 62 yards (71-F.Adams).. The biggest win-probability swing was -23.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-4 Now 1-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-1 Now 4-1 W
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