Game story
In Week 17 of the 2013 NFL season on 2013-12-29, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
J. Campbell (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -9.23 total EPA, and -6.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Cameron (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.88 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-11.6% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
- 2 J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 4 F. Whittaker · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
- 5 H. Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
- 6 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
- 7 W. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 8 E. Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Cameron — CLE · Receiving
J. Cameron posted the highest total EPA (+3.88) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.24 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell
- Cleveland Browns — F. Whittaker (J. Campbell pass)
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
- Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
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 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 55:00) — (10:00) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 54:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 34:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 34:22) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q3 18:54) — (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:46) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 49:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at PIT 32 for -7 yards (99-B.Keisel). FUMBLES (99-B.Keisel) [99-B.Keisel], RECOVERED by PIT-54-C.Carter at PIT 23. 54-C.Carter to PIT 23 for no gain (55-A.Mack).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 56:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown to CLE 21 for 24 yards (39-T.Gipson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 45:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 30 for -7 yards (90-B.Winn).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 50:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 88-J.Cooper pushed ob at PIT 26 for 9 yards (22-W.Gay).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 48:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 49:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at PIT 32 for -7 yards (99-B.Keisel). FUMBLES (99-B.Keisel) [99-B.Keisel], RECOVERED by PIT-54-C.Carter at PIT 23. 54-C.Carter to PIT 23 for no gain (55-A.Mack).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete short right to 88-J.Cooper.
Quarterback report card
J.Campbell led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- J.Campbell (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.23 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.210 | -0.056 |
| Offensive success rate | 34.2% | 45.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.201 | -0.070 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.168 | -0.038 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.056 | +0.210 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.8% | 65.8% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -16.61 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.11 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.
- J. Cameron (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. Campbell (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with field position and full play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 55:00 · CLE 9 · Score 0-6
(10:00) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 54:53 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 34:29 · CLE 5 · Score 0-13
(4:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 34:22 · CLE 2 · Score 0-14
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 18:54 · CLE 13 · Score 0-17
(3:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:31 · CLE 14 · Score 0-20
(8:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:55 · PIT 35 · Score 6-20
(2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · PIT 2 · Score 7-20
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-7 in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (CLE 7-20 PIT) in Week 17, 2013 on 2013-12-29.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 55:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 34:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — F. Whittaker (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 2:55) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 18:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 8:31, 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?
J. Campbell (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.23 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.9% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. Cameron (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +3.88 on receiving plays. across 7 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.24 EPA): (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).. The biggest win-probability swing was -11.6%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W
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