Steelers 20–23 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 3, 2000

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

T. Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields)..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 23–20 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 10–20 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Te'Cory Couch
Top passer: K. Graham
Biggest EPA play: (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields).
Game date: 2000-09-17

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23–20 on 2000-09-17. Te'Cory Couch posted a game-high +11.02 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	10	10	0	0	20
Cleveland Browns	20	0	3	15	0	23

Scoring Map

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

PITPittsburgh Steelers

PIT 57

PIT 21

+3CLE 23

+3CLE 13

CLE 10

+3PIT 10

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

15 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:09TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 57
Score
0-6
(14:09) E.Rhett to CLE 45 for 2 yards.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 14:49TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
0-6
(14:49) T.Couch pass to A.Shea for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 10:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
0-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 7:35TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 21
Score
0-13
(7:35) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 3:35XP
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
0-14
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 4
Score
6-14
(15:00) R.Huntley right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 13:34XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
7-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:55FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 23
Score
10-14
(1:55) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 13:05FG
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 13
Score
13-14
(13:05) K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 12:39FG
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
13-17
(12:39) P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 10:12TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 10
Score
19-17
(10:12) J.Bettis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 5:47XP
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
20-17
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 15:00FG
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 10
Score
20-20
(15:00) P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 2:48TD
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 1
Score
20-23
(2:48) P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:30TD
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 6
Score
20-23
(:30) K.Graham pass incomplete.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Te'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +11.02 total EPA · 32 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play
2J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +7.27 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.30 EPA/play
3D. Patten · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.26 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.56 EPA/play
4B. Shaw · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.43 EPA/play
5Kisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
6D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.49 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
7Mike Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.78 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.78 EPA/play
8H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.19 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

Te'Cory Couch — CLE · Passing

Te'Cory Couch posted the highest total EPA (+11.02) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 32 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.

Te'Cory Couch's top snap (+5.01 EPA): (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields).

Quarterback report card

K. Graham led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

K. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 35 dropbacks · 37.1% completion · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.05 total EPA
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 71.9% completion · +0.34 EPA/play · +11.02 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.096	+0.071
Offensive success rate	46.7%	42.3%
Pass EPA/play	-0.200	+0.344
Rush EPA/play	+0.281	-0.404
Defensive EPA/play	-0.071	-0.096
Defensive success rate	57.7%	53.3%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.10, Cleveland Browns +0.07) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.07 EPA/play (71st percentile vs. 2000 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +5.05 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +8.61 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 14:49)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q1 7:35)
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 15:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q3 10:12)

Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q2 1:55)
Pittsburgh Steelers — unlisted player (Q3 13:05)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q3 12:39)
Cleveland Browns — unlisted player (Q4 15:00)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 20–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 57 (Q1 14:09) — (14:09) E.Rhett to CLE 45 for 2 yards.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q1 14:49) — (14:49) T.Couch pass to A.Shea for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 10:34) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 21 (Q1 7:35) — (7:35) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 3:35) — P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) R.Huntley right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 13:34) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q2 1:55) — (1:55) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q3 13:05) — (13:05) K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q3 12:39) — (12:39) P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 10 (Q3 10:12) — (10:12) J.Bettis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 5:47) — K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 15–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 10 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 2:48) — (2:48) P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 6 (Q4 0:30) — (:30) K.Graham pass incomplete..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — K.Brown kicks 70 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 0. D.Patten to CLE 38 for 38 yards (D.Townsend). [WPA +57.2% · EPA +1.26]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:14) — (:14) K.Graham sacked at CLE 10 for -4 yards (C.Brown). [WPA -50.5% · EPA -3.08]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) K.Graham pass to B.Shaw to CLE 36 for 29 yards (D.McCutcheon). [WPA +23.8% · EPA +2.62]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to D.Patten to PIT 26 for 36 yards (A.Battles). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +3.39]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields). [WPA +21.8% · EPA +5.01]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:57) — (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields). [WPA +21.8% · EPA +5.01]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:47) — (5:47) T.Couch pass to D.Chiaverini to CLE 31 for 2 yards (J.Gildon). FUMBLES (J.Gildon), RECOVERED by PIT-C.Scott at CLE 29. C.Scott to CLE 23 for 6 yards (C.Brown). [WPA -16.0% · EPA -4.80]
Cleveland Browns (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) T.Couch pass to D.Patten to PIT 26 for 36 yards (A.Battles). [WPA +22.5% · EPA +3.39]
Cleveland Browns (Q3 0:55) — (:55) T.Prentice right tackle to CLE 37 for -2 yards (K.Henry). [WPA +15.0% · EPA -3.37]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:09 · PIT 57 · Score 0-6
(14:09) E.Rhett to CLE 45 for 2 yards.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:49 · PIT 2 · Score 0-6
(14:49) T.Couch pass to A.Shea for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 10:34 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 7:35 · PIT 21 · Score 0-13
(7:35) T.Couch pass to M.Edwards for 21 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 3:35 · PIT 2 · Score 0-14
P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 4 · Score 6-14
(15:00) R.Huntley right tackle for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 13:34 · CLE 2 · Score 7-14
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:55 · CLE 23 · Score 10-14
(1:55) K.Brown 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 13:05 · CLE 13 · Score 13-14
(13:05) K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 12:39 · PIT 5 · Score 13-17
(12:39) P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:12 · CLE 10 · Score 19-17
(10:12) J.Bettis up the middle for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 5:47 · CLE 2 · Score 20-17
K.Brown extra point is GOOD, Center-M.Schneck, Holder-K.Graham.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 10 · Score 20-20
(15:00) P.Dawson 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:48 · PIT 1 · Score 20-23
(2:48) P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-R.Kuehl, Holder-C.Gardocki.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:30 · CLE 6 · Score 20-23
(:30) K.Graham pass incomplete.

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.
Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2000-09-17?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 23-20 in Week 3, 2000.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 20; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 15; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 20, Cleveland Browns 23.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 14:49) Cleveland Browns touchdown — unlisted player (Q1 7:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q2 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — unlisted player (Q3 10:12) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q2 1:55, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — unlisted player (Q3 13:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — unlisted player (Q3 12:39, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns 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. Graham (Pittsburgh Steelers), 37.1% completion, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.05 total passing EPA. Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 71.9% completion, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +11.02 total passing EPA.

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

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.02 total EPA on Passing plays. across 32 snaps. Their top snap (+5.01 EPA): (6:57) T.Couch pass to K.Johnson pushed ob at PIT 13 for 79 yards (S.Shields)..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Cleveland Browns won 23-20 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W

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