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NFL · Week 10 · November 14, 1999 · 11 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1999 Week 10 Recap

Browns defeat Steelers 16–15 in Week 10

Kisean Johnson led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 16–15 Week 10 finish.

Cleveland Browns 16 2–8 Winner
Final 16–15
Pittsburgh Steelers 15 5–4
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
16–15
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Kisean Johnson
Game date
November 14, 1999

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Kisean Johnson
    Kisean Johnson 5 REC · 73 YDS · 1 TD +5.6 Fantasy Impact
  • Mike Edwards
    Mike Edwards 4 REC · 22 YDS · 1 TD +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.al-Jabbar 1 REC · 7 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • R.Huntley 4 CAR · 12 YDS · 1 TD +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Hawkins 3 REC · 29 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Bruener 2 REC · 20 YDS +0.7 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 16–15 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Halftime score unavailable
FantasyHQ MVP
Kisean Johnson
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(7:11) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by J.Thierry at PIT 23. J.Thierry…
Game date
1999-11-14

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16–15 on 1999-11-14. Kisean Johnson posted a game-high +5.59 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns7090016
Pittsburgh Steelers3930015

Scoring Map

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

CLECleveland Browns
PITPittsburgh Steelers

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 15:00TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 35
    Score
    6-0

    (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 12:25XP

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 12:25FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 23
    Score
    7-3

    (12:25) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    7-6

    (15:00) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:59TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    7-12

    (8:59) (Shotgun) R.Huntley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 15:00FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 28
    Score
    7-15

    (15:00) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:26TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 5
    Score
    13-15

    (6:26) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:02FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 22
    Score
    16-15

    (:02) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play
  2. 2R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  3. 3Mike EdwardsMike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  4. 4A. al-Jabbar · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play
  5. 5M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play
  6. 6C. Hawkins · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play
  7. 7M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play
  8. 8R. Huntley · 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.

Kisean Johnson

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Kisean Johnson — CLE · Receiving

Kisean Johnson posted the highest total EPA (+5.59) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.80 EPA per play.

Kisean Johnson's top snap (+4.36 EPA): (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-4.52 EPA): Another player — (7:11) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by J.Thierry at PIT 23. J.Thierry to PIT 15 for 8 yards (T.Edwards).

Quarterback report card

Te'Cory Couch led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -0.11 EPA/play · -4.13 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 42.9% completion · -0.46 EPA/play · -15.99 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.083-0.097
Offensive success rate35.9%41.8%
Pass EPA/play-0.106-0.353
Rush EPA/play-0.243+0.031
Defensive EPA/play+0.097+0.083
Defensive success rate58.2%64.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Cleveland Browns -0.08, Pittsburgh Steelers -0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.08 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (30th percentile vs. 1999 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -6.49 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -8.81 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q3 8:59)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 6:26)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q1 12:25)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q3 15:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 0:02)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 12:25) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q1 12:25) — (12:25) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q3 15:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 8:59) — (8:59) (Shotgun) R.Huntley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q4 6:26) — (6:26) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q4 0:02) — (:02) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:02) — (:02) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki. [WPA +42.3% · EPA +0.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 69 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 1. R.Powell to CLE 20 for 19 yards (C.Fuamatu-Ma'afala). [WPA +42.2% · EPA +0.00]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:57) — (9:57) T.Couch sacked at CLE 8 for -6 yards (J.Gildon). FUMBLES (J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-O.Roye at CLE 8. O.Roye to CLE 8 for no gain (D.Wohlabaugh). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -4.13]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to D.Chiaverini to CLE 48 for 23 yards (L.Flowers). PENALTY on PIT-M.Vrabel, Roughing the Passer, 15 yards, enforced at CLE 48. [WPA +17.3% · EPA +0.00]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by J.Thierry at PIT 23. J.Thierry to PIT 15 for 8 yards (T.Edwards). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -4.52]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:11) — (7:11) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by J.Thierry at PIT 23. J.Thierry to PIT 15 for 8 yards (T.Edwards). [WPA -16.4% · EPA -4.52]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.6% · EPA +4.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:49) — (1:49) K.Stewart pass intended for T.Edwards INTERCEPTED by M.Pope at CLE 22. M.Pope to CLE 35 for 13 yards (J.Witman). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -4.21]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 9:57) — (9:57) T.Couch sacked at CLE 8 for -6 yards (J.Gildon). FUMBLES (J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-O.Roye at CLE 8. O.Roye to CLE 8 for no gain (D.Wohlabaugh). [WPA -20.6% · EPA -4.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 35 · Score 6-0
    (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 12:25 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 12:25 · CLE 23 · Score 7-3
    (12:25) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 15:00 · CLE 14 · Score 7-6
    (15:00) K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · CLE 5 · Score 7-12
    (8:59) (Shotgun) R.Huntley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · CLE 28 · Score 7-15
    (15:00) K.Brown 47 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-M.Tomczak.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · PIT 5 · Score 13-15
    (6:26) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 0:02 · PIT 22 · Score 16-15
    (:02) P.Dawson 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.

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.
  • Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 1999-11-14?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 16-15 in Week 10, 1999.

What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?

Q1: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Q4: Cleveland Browns 9, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 16, Pittsburgh Steelers 15.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 8:59) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q4 6:26) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q1 12:25, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q4 15:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q4 0:02, 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?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -0.11 EPA per dropback, -4.13 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 42.9% completion, -0.46 EPA per dropback, -15.99 total passing EPA.

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

Kisean Johnson (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.59 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+4.36 EPA): (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 1 points. Cleveland Browns won 16-15 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-8 Now 2-8 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-3 Now 5-4 L