Game story
In Week 13 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-12-01, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 20–13 final that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) paced the passing game, with -4.78 total EPA, and -6.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, J. Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +9.55 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (-13.7% win probability) landed in the fourth quarter when Pittsburgh Steelers changed the game: (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 20 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 J. Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
- 2 D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.89 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
- 3 J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
- 4 J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 5 T. Jones · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
- 6 S. Carlson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
- 7 D. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
- 8 N. Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
J. Washington — PIT · Receiving
J. Washington posted the highest total EPA (+9.55) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Pittsburgh Steelers's efficiency. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.39 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.05 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — K. Hunt (B. Mayfield pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Washington (D. Hodges pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Z. Banner
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — A. Seibert
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Cleveland Browns — A. Seibert
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 13 (Q1 52:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 37:40) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 33:00) — (3:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q2 31:06); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 31:00) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 25:42) — (10:42) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 25:36) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 28:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington pushed ob at CLE 15 for 44 yards (21-D.Ward).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 57:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 89-S.Carlson to PIT 22 for 21 yards (23-J.Haden).
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 19:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 44 for -8 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree) [48-B.Dupree], RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at CLE 46. 97-C.Heyward to CLE 46 for no gain (77-W.Teller
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 31:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 37:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.78 total EPA
- D.Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +7.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.075 | -0.009 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.5% | 39.5% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.118 | +0.316 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.016 | -0.159 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.009 | +0.075 |
| Defensive success rate | 60.5% | 60.5% |
By the numbers
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -6.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -0.65 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.
- One-score margin — fantasy managers should double-check garbage-time stats before drawing conclusions.
- J. Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- B. Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- D. Hodges (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 52:34 · PIT 13 · Score 3-0
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 37:46 · PIT 15 · Score 9-0
(7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 37:40 · PIT 15 · Score 10-0
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 33:00 · CLE 21 · Score 10-3
(3:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 31:06 · CLE 30 · Score 10-9
(1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 31:00 · CLE 15 · Score 10-10
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 25:42 · CLE 1 · Score 10-16
(10:42) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 25:36 · CLE 15 · Score 10-17
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:51 · CLE 11 · Score 10-20
(13:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 7:34 · PIT 16 · Score 13-20
(7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-13 in Week 13, 2019 on 2019-12-01.
What was the final score of Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
The final score was Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 20 (CLE 13-20 PIT) in Week 13, 2019 on 2019-12-01.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 37:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Washington (D. Hodges pass) (Q2 31:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — Z. Banner (Q3 25:42) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 52:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 33:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 13:51, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 7:34, 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), 46.2% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.78 total passing EPA. D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.0% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +7.89 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
J. Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) led the game in total EPA with +9.55 on receiving plays. across 4 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.05 EPA): (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).. The biggest win-probability swing was -13.7%.
Was Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?
Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-13 in a game that stayed a one-score game deep into the second half.
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W
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