Game story
In Week 8 of the 2018 NFL season on 2018-10-28, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 33–18 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -2.38 total EPA, and +1.4% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +6.18 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.5% win probability) landed in the second quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 33 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 2 J. Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 3 V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
- 4 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.56 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
- 5 S. DeValve · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
- 6 D. Hilliard · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 7 J. Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
- 8 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
A. Brown — PIT · Receiving
A. Brown posted the highest total EPA (+6.18) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.77 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Cleveland Browns — A. Callaway (B. Mayfield pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Conner
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Conner
- Cleveland Browns — S. DeValve (B. Mayfield pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — G. Joseph
- Cleveland Browns — G. Joseph
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
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 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q1 54:15) — (9:15) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 47:38) — (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 43 (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 41:26) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 30:10) — (:10) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 30:08) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–6. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 95 (Q3 23:13); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 20:29); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q3 17:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 17:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 2:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 43:33) — (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:07) — 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 37:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 18-D.Ratley INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at PIT 13. 23-J.Haden to PIT 13 for no gain.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 50:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Kindred (58-C.Kirksey) at CLE 46. 26-D.Kindred to CLE 44 for -2 yards (19-J.Smith-Schuster).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 23:07) — 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 27:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 22-S.Ridley to CLE 22 for 3 yards (26-D.Kindred). FUMBLES (26-D.Kindred), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at CLE 20. 21-D.Ward to CLE 29 for 9 yard
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 41:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Quarterback report card
B.Mayfield led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.56 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.161 | +0.005 |
| Offensive success rate | 32.5% | 50.6% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.054 | +0.094 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.212 | +0.083 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.005 | +0.161 |
| Defensive success rate | 49.4% | 67.5% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -12.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +0.43 total EPA, 6 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.
- A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- 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 54:15 · PIT 16 · Score 3-0
(9:15) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 47:38 · PIT 27 · Score 6-0
(2:38) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 41:35 · CLE 43 · Score 6-6
(11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 41:26 · CLE 15 · Score 6-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:10 · CLE 1 · Score 6-13
(:10) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 30:08 · CLE 15 · Score 6-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 23:13 · PIT 95 · Score 6-16
(8:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb to CLE 6 for 1 yard (98-V.Williams). PENALTY on CLE-69-D.Harrison, Offensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced in End - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 20:29 · PIT 1 · Score 12-16
(5:29) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-24-C.Sensabaugh, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 17:49 · CLE 12 · Score 12-22
(2:49) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 17:42 · CLE 15 · Score 12-23
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:33 · CLE 24 · Score 12-26
(13:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · CLE 22 · Score 12-32
(2:10) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · CLE 15 · Score 12-33
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · PIT 24 · Score 18-33
(:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 33-18 in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 33 (CLE 18-33 PIT) in Week 8, 2018 on 2018-10-28.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 33.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 41:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 30:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Callaway (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 20:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 17:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 2:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. DeValve (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 0:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 54:15, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 47:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 13:33, 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?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.2% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.56 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
A. Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +6.18 on receiving plays. across 8 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.77 EPA): 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.5%.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W
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