Game story
In Week 11 of the 2016 NFL season on 2016-11-20, the Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business against the Cleveland Browns, pulling away with a 24–9 final that controlled the game from start to finish.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with +5.48 total EPA, and +1.6% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, T.Pryor Sr. (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +8.77 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+12.0% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor Sr. ran ob at PIT 38 for 36 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
| Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 T.Pryor Sr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
- 2 B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.48 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
- 3 A. Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
- 4 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
- 5 L. Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
- 6 G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
- 7 C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8 D.Johnson Jr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
T.Pryor Sr. — CLE · Receiving
T.Pryor Sr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.77) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.
The signature play (-6.81 EPA) came from Cleveland Browns: (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — L. Bell
- Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. McCown
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — C. Boswell
- Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
- 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: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q1 47:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q2 34:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 30:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q2 30:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q3 23:05) — (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q3 15:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 87 (Q4 3:44); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:36) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most — the swings that decided the game.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:40) — (13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor Sr. ran ob at PIT 38 for 36 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 33:40) — (3:40) (No Huddle) 6-C.Kessler sacked at CLE 30 for -11 yards (55-A.Moats).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 53:26) — (8:26) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell to PIT 49 for 19 yards (58-C.Kirksey).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 46:03) — (1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass incomplete short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr. [94-L.Timmons]. PENALTY on PIT-25-A.Burns, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at CLE 20 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 25:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge to PIT 34 for 9 yards (94-L.Timmons).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 58:40) — (13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor Sr. ran ob at PIT 38 for 36 yards (31-R.Cockrell).
Quarterback report card
B.Roethlisberger led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- B.Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.48 total EPA
- J.McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.105 | -0.121 |
| Offensive success rate | 48.1% | 28.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.137 | -0.063 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.382 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.121 | -0.105 |
| Defensive success rate | 72.0% | 51.9% |
By the numbers
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
- Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 8 drives, +8.48 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.
- T.Pryor Sr. (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- J. McCown (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 FG (+3) — Q1 47:32 · CLE 14 · Score 3-0
(2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 34:46 · CLE 15 · Score 6-0
(4:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 30:00 · CLE 1 · Score 12-0
(:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 30:00 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 23:05 · PIT 6 · Score 14-3
(8:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 15:04 · CLE 4 · Score 17-3
(:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:50 · PIT 14 · Score 17-9
(9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · PIT 87 · Score 23-9
(3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCH - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · CLE 15 · Score 24-9
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-9 in Week 11, 2016 on 2016-11-20.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 9 (PIT 24-9 CLE) in Week 11, 2016 on 2016-11-20.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 9.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 30:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q4 9:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. McCown (Q4 3:44) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 47:32, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 34:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 23:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 15:04, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 57.5% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.48 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 38.9% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.62 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
T.Pryor Sr. (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +8.77 on receiving plays. across 10 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-6.81 EPA): (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN.. The biggest win-probability swing was +12.0%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L
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