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NFL · Week 9 · November 11, 2001 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2001 Week 9 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 15–12 in Week 9

A.Zereoue led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 15–12 Week 9 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 15 6–2 Winner
Final 15–12
Cleveland Browns 12 4–4
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
15–12
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 6–9 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
A.Zereoue
Game date
November 11, 2001

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • A.Zereoue 3 REC · 77 YDS +7.2 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Stewart 18/33 · 184 YDS +2.2 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Bettis 29 CAR · 163 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Q.Morgan 3 REC · 28 YDS +2.6 Fantasy Impact
  • O.Santiago 2 REC · 14 YDS · 1 TD +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • J.German 3 REC · 23 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 15–12 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 6–9 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
A. Zereoue
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(1:00) 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T.Rogers). FUMBLES (78-T.Rogers), bal…
Game date
2001-11-11

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 15–12 on 2001-11-11, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 9–6 halftime lead. A. Zereoue posted a game-high +7.15 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 12 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4OTT
Pittsburgh Steelers3333315
Cleveland Browns9030012

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 8:51Safety
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 99
    Score
    0-2

    (8:51) 36-J.Bettis left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-O.Roye).

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 6:43TD
    OSO. Santiago

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 12
    Score
    0-8

    (6:43) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-O.Santiago for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 6:43XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-9

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:47FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 13
    Score
    3-9

    (2:47) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 6:13FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    6-9

    (6:13) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 11:02FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 18
    Score
    9-9

    (11:02) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 5:08FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 23
    Score
    9-12

    (5:08) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 11:33FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 20
    Score
    12-12

    (11:33) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    OT 10:19FG
    Kyron Brown

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    15-12

    (10:19) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.15 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.38 EPA/play
  2. 2Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.58 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.65 EPA/play
  3. 3K. Stewart · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.16 total EPA · 33 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  4. 4O. Santiago · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.69 EPA/play
  5. 5J. Bettis · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.94 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
  6. 6J. German · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.54 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.51 EPA/play
  7. 7P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.07 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
  8. 8Jordan WhiteJordan White · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.63 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.31 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

A. Zereoue — PIT · Receiving

A. Zereoue posted the highest total EPA (+7.15) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 3 counted snaps, they averaged +2.38 EPA per play.

A. Zereoue's top snap (+5.88 EPA): (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue to CLE 2 for 62 yards (24-C.Fuller). Pitt. player Hines Ward injured on play

Biggest single play (-6.45 EPA): K. Stewart — (1:00) 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T.Rogers). FUMBLES (78-T.Rogers), ball out of bounds at CLE 1. Play Challenged by CLE and REVERSED. 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T

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) · 41 dropbacks · 43.9% completion · -0.13 EPA/play · -5.19 total EPA
  • K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +2.16 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.071-0.000
Offensive success rate47.2%42.4%
Pass EPA/play-0.109-0.128
Rush EPA/play+0.155-0.123
Defensive EPA/play+0.000-0.071
Defensive success rate57.6%52.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.07 vs -0.00), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.07 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.00 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2001 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -0.02 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +6.30 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — O. Santiago (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q1 6:43)

Field goals

  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q1 2:47)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q2 6:13)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q3 11:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q3 5:08)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (Q4 11:33)
  • Kyron BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Kyron Brown (OT 10:19)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 9–3. Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the CLE 99 (Q1 8:51) — (8:51) 36-J.Bettis left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-O.Roye).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 12 (Q1 6:43) — (6:43) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-O.Santiago for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 6:43) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q1 2:47) — (2:47) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q2 6:13) — (6:13) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 18 (Q3 11:02) — (11:02) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 23 (Q3 5:08) — (5:08) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 20 (Q4 11:33) — (11:33) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

Overtime: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (OT 10:19) — (10:19) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T.Rogers). FUMBLES (78-T.Rogers), ball out of bounds at CLE 1. Play Challenged by CLE and REVERSED. 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T [WPA -30.1% · EPA -6.45]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue to CLE 2 for 62 yards (24-C.Fuller). Pitt. player Hines Ward injured on play [WPA +27.3% · EPA +5.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. [WPA -22.9% · EPA -2.81]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (OT 14:50) — (14:50) 36-J.Bettis left tackle to CLE 45 for 27 yards (52-B.Boyer). [WPA +20.6% · EPA +1.93]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) 10-K.Stewart right end to CLE 22 for 40 yards (57-D.Rudd). FUMBLES (57-D.Rudd), ball out of bounds at CLE 22. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.36]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:00) — (1:00) 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T.Rogers). FUMBLES (78-T.Rogers), ball out of bounds at CLE 1. Play Challenged by CLE and REVERSED. 10-K.Stewart left end to CLE 1 for 1 yard (78-T [WPA -30.1% · EPA -6.45]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:49) — (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue to CLE 2 for 62 yards (24-C.Fuller). Pitt. player Hines Ward injured on play [WPA +27.3% · EPA +5.88]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:37) — (12:37) 10-K.Stewart right end to CLE 22 for 40 yards (57-D.Rudd). FUMBLES (57-D.Rudd), ball out of bounds at CLE 22. [WPA +13.6% · EPA +3.36]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:40) — (1:40) 3-K.Brown 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller. [WPA -22.9% · EPA -2.81]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q1 8:51 · CLE 99 · Score 0-2
    (8:51) 36-J.Bettis left guard tackled in End Zone for -1 yards, SAFETY (99-O.Roye).
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 6:43 · PIT 12 · Score 0-8
    (6:43) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-O.Santiago for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 6:43 · PIT 2 · Score 0-9
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:47 · CLE 13 · Score 3-9
    (2:47) 3-K.Brown 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 6:13 · CLE 9 · Score 6-9
    (6:13) 3-K.Brown 27 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 11:02 · CLE 18 · Score 9-9
    (11:02) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  7. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 5:08 · PIT 23 · Score 9-12
    (5:08) 4-P.Dawson 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-97-R.Kuehl, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 11:33 · CLE 20 · Score 12-12
    (11:33) 3-K.Brown 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — OT 10:19 · CLE 14 · Score 15-12
    (10:19) 3-K.Brown 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-4-J.Miller.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • A. Zereoue (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2001-11-11?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 15-12 in Week 9, 2001.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 9; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q5: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 15, Cleveland Browns 12.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — O. Santiago (T. Couch pass) (Q1 6:43) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q1 2:47, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q2 6:13, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q3 11:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q3 5:08, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (Q4 11:33, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — K. Brown (OT 10:19, 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?

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns), 43.9% completion, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -5.19 total passing EPA. K. Stewart (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.5% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +2.16 total passing EPA.

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

A. Zereoue (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.15 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 3 snaps. Their top snap (+5.88 EPA): (1:49) (Shotgun) 10-K.Stewart pass to 21-A.Zereoue to CLE 2 for 62 yards (24-C.Fuller). Pitt. player Hines Ward injured on play.

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 3 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 15-12 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 5-2 Now 6-2 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-3 Now 4-4 L

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