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NFL · Week 11 · November 19, 2023 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2023 Week 11 Recap

Browns defeat Steelers 13–10 in Week 11

Jaylen Warren led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 10–13 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 10 6–4
Final 10–13
Cleveland Browns 13 7–3 Winner
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
10–13
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–10 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
FantasyHQ MVP
Jaylen Warren
Game date
November 19, 2023

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jaylen Warren
    Jaylen Warren 9 CAR · 129 YDS · 1 TD +8.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Kenny Pickett
    Kenny Pickett 1 CAR · 1 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • George Pickens
    George Pickens 4 REC · 45 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Elijah Moore
    Elijah Moore 6 REC · 60 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson
    Dorian Thompson-Robinson 2 CAR · 11 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Cedric Tillman
    Cedric Tillman 1 REC · 2 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 13–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jaylen Warren
Top passer
Dorian Thompson-Robinson
Biggest EPA play
(14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2023-11-19

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13–10 on 2023-11-19. Jaylen Warren posted a game-high +8.50 total EPA in the rushing.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers0073010
Cleveland Browns7306013

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers
CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:38TD
    Jonathan Ford

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    0-6

    (4:38) 53-N.Harris and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford right guard to PIT 1 for no gain (99-L.Ogunjobi). Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED. 53-N.Harris and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 4:35XP
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    0-7

    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:09FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    0-10

    (:09) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 14:22TD
    Jaylen Warren

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 74
    Score
    6-10

    (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 14:10XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    7-10

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 7:44FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 10
    Score
    10-10

    (7:44) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:05FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 17
    Score
    10-13

    (:05) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on PIT-90-T.Watt, Defensive Offside, declined.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:02FG
    Dustin Hopkins

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 35
    Score
    10-13

    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +8.50 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.94 EPA/play
  2. 2Elijah MooreElijah Moore · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.30 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.33 EPA/play
  3. 3Kenny PickettKenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.96 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  4. 4Dorian Thompson-RobinsonDorian Thompson-Robinson · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.93 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  5. 5Cedric TillmanCedric Tillman · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6George PickensGeorge Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.93 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  7. 7Jaylen WarrenJaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.61 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.20 EPA/play
  8. 8Pat FreiermuthPat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.37 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.37 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jaylen Warren

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jaylen Warren — PIT · Rushing

Jaylen Warren posted the highest total EPA (+8.50) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 9 counted snaps, they averaged +0.94 EPA per play.

Jaylen Warren's top snap (+6.77 EPA): (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Dorian Thompson-Robinson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Dorian Thompson-RobinsonDorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns) · 45 dropbacks · 53.3% completion · -14.0% CPOE · -0.23 EPA/play · -10.30 total EPA
  • Kenny PickettKenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 44.1% completion · -8.5% CPOE · -0.36 EPA/play · -12.27 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play-0.165-0.131
Offensive success rate31.1%39.1%
Pass EPA/play-0.361-0.229
Rush EPA/play+0.228-0.016
Defensive EPA/play+0.131+0.165
Defensive success rate60.9%68.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.17, Cleveland Browns -0.13) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.17 EPA/play (19th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.13 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2023 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -12.05 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -12.23 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Jonathan FordCleveland Browns — Jonathan Ford (Q1 4:38)
  • Jaylen WarrenPittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren (Q3 14:22)

Field goals

  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q2 0:09)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 7:44)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:05)
  • Dustin HopkinsCleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins (Q4 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q1 4:38); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:35) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q2 0:09) — (:09) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 74 (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 14:10) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q4 7:44) — (7:44) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 17 (Q4 0:05); Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q4 0:02) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +6.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 5:03) — (5:03) 22-N.Harris left guard to CLE 45 for -5 yards (54-O.Okoronkwo). [WPA -13.3% · EPA -1.58]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:28) — (1:28) 6-P.Harvin punts 47 yards to CLE 23, Center-46-C.Kuntz. 11-J.Proche pushed ob at CLE 35 for 12 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). [WPA -13.2% · EPA -0.98]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 11:09) — (11:09) 30-J.Warren right guard to CLE 27 for 21 yards (26-R.McLeod; 23-M.Emerson). CLE-26-R.McLeod was injured during the play. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +1.96]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:02) — (:02) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short left to 14-G.Pickens to PIT 31 for 6 yards. Lateral to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 38 for 7 yards (28-M.Ford). [WPA -8.6% · EPA -0.00]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 14:22) — (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +15.3% · EPA +6.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 14:09) — (14:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short right to 30-J.Warren to PIT 39 for 14 yards (33-R.Hickman). [WPA +8.2% · EPA +2.63]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 1:35) — (1:35) (Shotgun) 17-D.Thompson-Robinson pass short left intended for 2-A.Cooper INTERCEPTED by 34-C.Sullivan (24-J.Porter) at PIT 23. 34-C.Sullivan to PIT 23 for no gain (8-E.Moore). [WPA -8.5% · EPA -2.61]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:09) — (6:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett sacked at PIT 40 for -11 yards (54-O.Okoronkwo). [WPA -6.1% · EPA -2.53]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:38 · PIT 1 · Score 0-6
    (4:38) 53-N.Harris and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 34-J.Ford right guard to PIT 1 for no gain (99-L.Ogunjobi). Cleveland challenged the short of the goal line ruling, and the play was REVERSED.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:35 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
    7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:09 · PIT 6 · Score 0-10
    (:09) 7-D.Hopkins 25 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 14:22 · CLE 74 · Score 6-10
    (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 14:10 · CLE 15 · Score 7-10
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:44 · CLE 10 · Score 10-10
    (7:44) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:05 · PIT 17 · Score 10-13
    (:05) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. Penalty on PIT-90-T.Watt, Defensive Offside, declined.
  8. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · CLE 35 · Score 10-13
    7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.

Key takeaways

What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.

  • Cleveland Browns earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Dorian Thompson-Robinson (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2023-11-19?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 13-10 in Week 11, 2023.

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 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cleveland Browns 13.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Ford (Q1 4:38) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q3 14:22) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:09, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:44, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q4 0:02, 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?

Dorian Thompson-Robinson (Cleveland Browns), 53.3% completion, -14.0% CPOE, -0.23 EPA per dropback, -10.30 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 44.1% completion, -8.5% CPOE, -0.36 EPA per dropback, -12.27 total passing EPA.

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

Jaylen Warren (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.50 total EPA on Rushing plays. across 9 snaps. Their top snap (+6.77 EPA): (14:22) 30-J.Warren right end for 74 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 13-10 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-3 Now 6-4 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 6-3 Now 7-3 W