Game story
In Week 11 of the 2019 NFL season on 2019-11-14, the Cleveland Browns took care of business against the Pittsburgh Steelers, pulling away with a 21–7 final that built a comfortable lead.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 7 combined points — the stretch that most shaped the final margin.
M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) paced the passing game, with -19.00 total EPA, and -10.3% completion percentage over expected.
On the individual side, B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) delivered the top overall EPA impact at +3.40 — the clearest player-of-the-game signal on the analytics sheet.
The momentum swing (+9.1% win probability) landed in the opening quarter when Cleveland Browns changed the game: (11:34) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Cleveland Browns | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA) across passing, rushing, and receiving.
- 1 B. Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.40 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.10 EPA/play
- 2 S. Carlson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.21 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.21 EPA/play
- 3 K. Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.20 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.28 EPA/play
- 4 K. Hodge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5 J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.02 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 6 T. Edmunds · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.82 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 7 N. Vannett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.67 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.67 EPA/play
- 8 B. Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +0.47 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.47 EPA/play
Player of the game
FantasyHQ analytics player-of-the-game pick based on total EPA and signature plays.
B. Mayfield — CLE · Passing
B. Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+3.40) in the game, making the biggest overall impact on Cleveland Browns's efficiency. Across 35 counted snaps, they averaged +0.10 EPA per play.
The signature play (-5.64 EPA) came from Pittsburgh Steelers: (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at PIT 24. 53-J.Schobert to PIT 4 for 20 yards (2-M.Rudolph).
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal with the player named in official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — B. Mayfield
- Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Samuels (M. Rudolph pass)
- Cleveland Browns — S. Carlson (B. Mayfield pass)
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 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 56:13) — (11:13) 6-B.Mayfield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 56:07) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q2 39:59) — (9:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-93-D.McCullers, Illegal Use of Hands, declined.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 39:55) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 20:45) — (5:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 38-J.Samuels for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 20:39) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q4 5:33) — (5:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 89-S.Carlson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward].; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 5:25) — 4-A.Seibert extra point 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.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 56:34) — (11:34) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 13-O.Beckham for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. The Replay Official reviewed the runner broke the plane ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at PIT 24. 53-J.Schobert to PIT 4 for 20 yards (2-M.Rudolph).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep left to 80-J.Holton.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 54:24) — (9:24) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to 13-J.Washington. PENALTY on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Pass Interference, 33 yards, enforced at PIT 34 - No Play. Penalty on CLE-26-G.Williams,
Impact plays
Highest expected-points added snaps that flipped field position and scoring chances.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:32) — (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at PIT 24. 53-J.Schobert to PIT 4 for 20 yards (2-M.Rudolph).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 33:44) — (3:44) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right intended for 14-T.Jones INTERCEPTED by 42-M.Burnett (21-D.Ward) at CLE 27. 42-M.Burnett ran ob at PIT 30 for 43 yards (66-D.DeCastro). Flea Flicker
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 4:03) — (4:03) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right intended for 89-V.McDonald INTERCEPTED by 31-J.Burris at CLE 22. 31-J.Burris to CLE 49 for 27 yards (2-M.Rudolph).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 52:52) — (7:52) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 44 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Quarterback report card
M.Rudolph led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- M.Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 56 dropbacks · 41.1% completion · -10.3% CPOE · -0.34 EPA/play · -19.00 total EPA
- B.Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · -6.8% CPOE · +0.10 EPA/play · +3.40 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency from FantasyHQ analytics.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.357 | -0.190 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.2% | 38.4% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.339 | +0.097 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.375 | -0.244 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.190 | +0.357 |
| Defensive success rate | 61.6% | 59.8% |
By the numbers
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.19 vs -0.36), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
- Cleveland Browns: 15 drives, -16.33 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -31.09 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research, film review, and follow-up box score digging.
- Cleveland Browns leaves with the win and the better postgame narrative for Week-to-week momentum.
- B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) is the first name to pull up for highlight reels and prop-retrospective research.
- M. Rudolph (PIT) finished below expected efficiency — volume may have masked accuracy issues.
- B. Mayfield (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.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 56:13 · PIT 1 · Score 0-6
(11:13) 6-B.Mayfield up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 56:07 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 39:59 · PIT 1 · Score 0-13
(9:59) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 80-J.Landry for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-93-D.McCullers, Illegal Use of Hands, declined. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 39:55 · PIT 15 · Score 0-14
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 20:45 · CLE 3 · Score 6-14
(5:45) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left to 38-J.Samuels for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 20:39 · CLE 15 · Score 7-14
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 5:33 · PIT 8 · Score 7-20
(5:33) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 89-S.Carlson for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN [97-C.Heyward]. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 5:25 · PIT 15 · Score 7-21
4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-7 in Week 11, 2019 on 2019-11-14.
What was the final score of Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
The final score was Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 21 (PIT 7-21 CLE) in Week 11, 2019 on 2019-11-14.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 21.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Mayfield (Q1 56:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 39:59) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Samuels (M. Rudolph pass) (Q3 20:45) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. Carlson (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 5:33) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 41.1% completion, -10.3% CPOE, -0.34 EPA per dropback, -19.00 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 48.6% completion, -6.8% CPOE, +0.10 EPA per dropback, +3.40 total passing EPA.
Who was the most impactful player in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led the game in total EPA with +3.40 on passing plays. across 35 snaps. The top single-play swing was (-5.64 EPA): (6:32) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle intended for 13-J.Washington INTERCEPTED by 53-J.Schobert at PIT 24. 53-J.Schobert to PIT 4 for 20 yards (2-M.Rudolph).. The biggest win-probability swing was +9.1%.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 5-4 Now 5-5 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W
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