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NFL · Week 10 · November 15, 2015 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2015 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 30–9 in Week 10

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 9–30 Week 10 finish.

Cleveland Browns 9 2–8
Final 9–30
Pittsburgh Steelers 30 6–4 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
9–30
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–21 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
J. Manziel
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
November 15, 2015

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • B.Hartline 6 REC · 77 YDS +6.1 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Gabriel 2 REC · 26 YDS +3.8 Fantasy Impact
  • T.Benjamin 7 REC · 113 YDS +3.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 22/41 · 378 YDS · 3 TD +20.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 10 REC · 139 YDS · 2 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Myles Bryant
    Myles Bryant 6 REC · 178 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 30–9 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 3–21 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
J. Manziel
Biggest EPA play
(12:31) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel sacked at CLE 15 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-55-…
Game date
2015-11-15

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 30–9 on 2015-11-15. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +20.59 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 15 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns300609
Pittsburgh Steelers61536030

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 11:02FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    0-3

    (11:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:09FG
    TCT. Coons

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    3-3

    (8:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 4:49FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 16
    Score
    3-6

    (4:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:32TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    3-12

    (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:27Safety
    BRB. Roethlisberger

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    3-14

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:42TD
    Myles Bryant

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 32
    Score
    3-20

    (:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:37XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    3-21

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. Penalty on CLE-98-J.Meder, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-77-M.Gilbert, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:36FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 7
    Score
    3-24

    (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 12:33TD
    GBG. Barnidge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    9-24

    (12:33) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:17TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 56
    Score
    9-30

    (9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +20.59 total EPA · 41 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
  2. 2Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.98 total EPA · 15 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  3. 3B. Hartline · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.13 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play
  4. 4T. Gabriel · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.77 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.26 EPA/play
  5. 5Myles BryantMyles Bryant · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.29 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  6. 6T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.19 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.29 EPA/play
  7. 7G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.17 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play
  8. 8M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.85 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 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. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+20.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 41 counted snaps, they averaged +0.50 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-5.47 EPA): (:36) 7-B.Roethlisberger kneels to CLE 3 for -1 yards.

Biggest single play (-5.57 EPA): J. Manziel — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel sacked at CLE 15 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CLE 15. 55-A.Moats to CLE 12 for 3 yards (77-J.Greco).

Quarterback report card

J. Manziel led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • J. Manziel (Cleveland Browns) · 54 dropbacks · 61.1% completion · +10.7% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.78 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 41 dropbacks · 53.7% completion · +6.8% CPOE · +0.50 EPA/play · +20.59 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.117+0.139
Offensive success rate37.6%46.8%
Pass EPA/play+0.014+0.437
Rush EPA/play-0.623-0.193
Defensive EPA/play-0.139+0.117
Defensive success rate53.2%62.4%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.12), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.12 EPA/play (24th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.14 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -9.94 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +10.96 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 3:32)
  • Myles BryantPittsburgh Steelers — Myles Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:42)
  • Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass) (Q4 12:33)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:17)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 11:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — T. Coons (Q1 8:09)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 4:49)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 8:36)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q1 11:02) — (11:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q1 8:09) — (8:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q1 4:49) — (4:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 15–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 3:32) — (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:27) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q2 0:42) — (:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:37).

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 7 (Q3 8:36) — (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 6–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q4 12:33) — (12:33) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 56 (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin to PIT 10 for 61 yards (23-M.Mitchell). Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +5.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel sacked at CLE 15 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CLE 15. 55-A.Moats to CLE 12 for 3 yards (77-J.Greco). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -5.57]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:49) — (6:49) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant to CLE 24 for 44 yards (26-P.Desir). [WPA +11.1% · EPA +3.14]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:28) — (1:28) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 83-B.Hartline to PIT 46 for 17 yards (31-R.Cockrell). [WPA +10.1% · EPA +2.95]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 8:05) — (8:05) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel sacked at PIT 49 for -10 yards (94-L.Timmons). [WPA -9.5% · EPA -2.61]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:31) — (12:31) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel sacked at CLE 15 for -8 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CLE 15. 55-A.Moats to CLE 12 for 3 yards (77-J.Greco). [WPA -16.8% · EPA -5.57]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:36) — (:36) 7-B.Roethlisberger kneels to CLE 3 for -1 yards. [EPA -5.47]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 10:12) — (10:12) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass deep left to 11-T.Benjamin to PIT 10 for 61 yards (23-M.Mitchell). Penalty on PIT-22-W.Gay, Defensive Holding, declined. [WPA +18.3% · EPA +5.23]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 9:17) — (9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.7% · EPA +4.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 11:02 · CLE 6 · Score 0-3
    (11:02) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 8:09 · PIT 5 · Score 3-3
    (8:09) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 4:49 · CLE 16 · Score 3-6
    (4:49) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:32 · CLE 4 · Score 3-12
    (3:32) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 3:27 · CLE 2 · Score 3-14
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 84-A.Brown is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:42 · CLE 32 · Score 3-20
    (:42) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-M.Bryant for 32 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:37 · CLE 15 · Score 3-21
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. Penalty on CLE-98-J.Meder, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting. Penalty on PIT-77-M.Gilbert, Unnecessary Roughness, offsetting.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:36 · CLE 7 · Score 3-24
    (8:36) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:33 · PIT 7 · Score 9-24
    (12:33) (Shotgun) 2-J.Manziel pass short right to 82-G.Barnidge for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:17 · CLE 56 · Score 9-30
    (9:17) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 84-A.Brown for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. Manziel (CLE) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2015-11-15?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 30-9 in Week 10, 2015.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 15; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 6; Final: Cleveland Browns 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 30.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 3:32) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Bryant (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:42) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. Manziel pass) (Q4 12:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:17) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 11:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q1 8:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 4:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 8:36, 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. Manziel (Cleveland Browns), 61.1% completion, +10.7% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.78 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 53.7% completion, +6.8% CPOE, +0.50 EPA per dropback, +20.59 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +20.59 total EPA on Passing plays. across 41 snaps. Their top snap (-5.47 EPA): (:36) 7-B.Roethlisberger kneels to CLE 3 for -1 yards..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-7 Now 2-8 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-4 Now 6-4 W

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