Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 43–0 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 20–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- R. Huntley
- Top passer
- K. Stewart
- Biggest EPA play
- K.Brown kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 21 for 15 yards. FUMBLES, REC…
- Game date
- 1999-09-12
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 43–0 on 1999-09-12. R. Huntley posted a game-high +11.33 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 13 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 43 |
 Cleveland Browns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers(7:03) K.Stewart right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(7:55) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(:06) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(9:31) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(10:57) M.Tomczak pass to R.Huntley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
(6:13) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:03TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 6-0
(7:03) K.Stewart right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 5:16XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 10-0
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 7:55TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 16-0
(7:55) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:49XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 17-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:06FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 10
- Score
- 20-0
(:06) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:31TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 26-0
(9:31) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 15:00FG Points+3
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 29-0
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:57TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 35-0
(10:57) M.Tomczak pass to R.Huntley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:48XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 36-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 42-0
(6:13) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:08XP Points+1
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 43-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +11.33 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.89 EPA/play
- 2Max Tomczak · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +10.34 total EPA · 8 snaps · +1.29 EPA/play
- 3K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.74 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play
- 4K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.98 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.71 EPA/play
- 5R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.82 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.44 EPA/play
- 6
Tru Edwards · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.57 EPA/play - 7B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
- 8A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.02 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.02 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
R. Huntley — PIT · Receiving
R. Huntley posted the highest total EPA (+11.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 6 counted snaps, they averaged +1.89 EPA per play.
R. Huntley's top snap (+3.35 EPA): (9:31) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley to CLE 30 for 24 yards (D.McCutcheon).
Biggest single play (-4.55 EPA): Another player — K.Brown kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 21 for 15 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-T.Edwards at CLE 21.
Quarterback report card
K. Stewart led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +0.36 EPA/play · +8.74 total EPA
- T. Detmer (Cleveland Browns) · 15 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -0.73 EPA/play · -10.89 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.228 | -0.536 |
| Offensive success rate | 52.7% | 34.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.614 | -0.995 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.103 | -0.393 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.536 | -0.228 |
| Defensive success rate | 65.9% | 47.3% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.23 vs -0.54), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.23 EPA/play (96th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.54 EPA/play (1st percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -23.60 total EPA, 0 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +25.56 total EPA, 8 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) K.Stewart right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 5:16) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:49) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 10 (Q2 0:06) — (:06) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 9:31) — (9:31) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 21 (Q4 10:57) — (10:57) M.Tomczak pass to R.Huntley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:48) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 6:13) — (6:13) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 6:08) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 15:00) — C.Gardocki kicks 70 yards from CLE 30 to end zone, Touchback.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) T.Detmer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Oldham at CLE 48. C.Oldham to CLE 39 for 9 yards (T.Kirby).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:47) — (11:47) K.Stewart up the middle to CLE 22 for no gain.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) K.Stewart pass to H.Ward to CLE 16 for 42 yards (C.Fuller, R.McNeil). PENALTY on CLE-J.Miller, Roughing the Passer, 8 yards, enforced at CLE 16.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:03) — (7:03) K.Stewart pass to T.Edwards pushed ob at CLE 20 for 19 yards (J.Miller, W.Rainer).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:10) — K.Brown kicks 64 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 6. R.Powell to CLE 21 for 15 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-T.Edwards at CLE 21.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) (Shotgun) K.Stewart up the middle to PIT 42 for 10 yards (M.Forbes).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:48) — (10:48) T.Couch pass INTERCEPTED by S.Shields at CLE 41. S.Shields to CLE 29 for 12 yards.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Shotgun) T.Detmer pass INTERCEPTED by C.Oldham at CLE 48. C.Oldham to CLE 39 for 9 yards (T.Kirby).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:03 · CLE 1 · Score 6-0
(7:03) K.Stewart right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 5:16 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 1 · Score 10-0
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:55 · CLE 5 · Score 16-0
(7:55) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:49 · CLE 2 · Score 17-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:06 · CLE 10 · Score 20-0
(:06) K.Brown 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 9:31 · CLE 3 · Score 26-0
(9:31) R.Huntley up the middle for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 1 · Score 29-0
(15:00) K.Brown 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:57 · CLE 21 · Score 35-0
(10:57) M.Tomczak pass to R.Huntley for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:48 · CLE 2 · Score 36-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:13 · CLE 1 · Score 42-0
(6:13) M.Tomczak pass to H.Ward for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 6:08 · CLE 2 · Score 43-0
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Pittsburgh Steelers earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- R. Huntley (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 1999-09-12?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 43-0 in Week 1, 1999.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 43, Cleveland Browns 0.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:03) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 7:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 9:31) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 10:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:13) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 0:06, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 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?
K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.5% completion, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +8.74 total passing EPA. T. Detmer (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, -0.73 EPA per dropback, -10.89 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
R. Huntley (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.33 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 6 snaps. Their top snap (+3.35 EPA): (9:31) K.Stewart pass to R.Huntley to CLE 30 for 24 yards (D.McCutcheon)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Now 1-0 W
Cleveland Browns
Now 0-1 L
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