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.
| Q1 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 16 | |
| 3 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.59 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.80 EPA/play - 2
R. Huntley · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.77 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play - 3

Mike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play - 4
A. al-Jabbar · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.28 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 5
M. Campbell · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.12 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.12 EPA/play - 6
C. Hawkins · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.18 EPA/play - 7
M. Bruener · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.17 EPA/play - 8
R. 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.

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 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.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.083 | -0.097 |
| Offensive success rate | 35.9% | 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 rate | 58.2% | 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
- Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
- Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player
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.
- 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).
- 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).
- 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.
- 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).
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).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — (15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- 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).
- 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).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 15:00 · PIT 35 · Score 6-0
(15:00) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 12:25 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
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.
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.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 8:59 · CLE 5 · Score 7-12
(8:59) (Shotgun) R.Huntley up the middle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:26 · PIT 5 · Score 13-15
(6:26) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
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