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NFL · Week 5 · October 5, 2003 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2003 Week 5 Recap

Browns defeat Steelers 33–13 in Week 5

Te'Cory Couch led Fantasy Impact as Browns prevailed in a 33–13 Week 5 finish.

Cleveland Browns 33 2–3 Winner
Final 33–13
Pittsburgh Steelers 13 2–3
Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
33–13
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 23–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Game date
October 5, 2003

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Te'Cory Couch
    Te'Cory Couch 20/28 · 200 YDS · 2 TD +13.5 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Northcutt 5 REC · 58 YDS +7.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Ashtyn Davis
    Ashtyn Davis 3 REC · 32 YDS · 1 TD +5.2 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • H.Ward +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Zereoue +2.8 Fantasy Impact
  • P.Burress +2.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Cleveland Browns
Final score
Cleveland Browns 33–13 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 23–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Te'Cory Couch
Top passer
Te'Cory Couch
Biggest EPA play
(9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 3…
Game date
2003-10-05

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33–13 on 2003-10-05. Te'Cory Couch posted a game-high +13.54 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 23 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns101373033
Pittsburgh Steelers01030013

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 9:12TD
    Ashtyn Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    6-0

    (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 9:07XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-0

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 5:49FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    10-0

    (5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 15:00FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    10-3

    (15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 12:52TD
    Kisean Johnson

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    16-3

    (12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:19TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    16-9

    (3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:17XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    16-10

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:13TD
    Te'Cory Couch

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 9
    Score
    22-10

    (:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 0:06XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    23-10

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 9:45TD
    DMD. McCutcheon

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 32
    Score
    29-10

    (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 9:30XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    30-10

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:59FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 19
    Score
    30-13

    (2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.

  13. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 9:33FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 4
    Score
    33-13

    (9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +13.54 total EPA · 28 snaps · +0.48 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.97 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.53 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.77 EPA/play
  4. 4Ashtyn DavisAshtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.73 EPA/play
  5. 5Kisean JohnsonKisean Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.72 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.24 EPA/play
  6. 6Te'Cory CouchTe'Cory Couch · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.52 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  7. 7Q. Morgan · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  8. 8A. Zereoue · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.40 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Te'Cory Couch

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Te'Cory Couch — CLE · Passing

Te'Cory Couch posted the highest total EPA (+13.54) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 28 counted snaps, they averaged +0.48 EPA per play.

Te'Cory Couch's top snap (-5.65 EPA): (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Heiden).

Biggest single play (-10.43 EPA): T. Maddox — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 28 dropbacks · 71.4% completion · +0.48 EPA/play · +13.54 total EPA
  • T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 28 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -0.64 EPA/play · -18.00 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play+0.103-0.225
Offensive success rate45.9%39.4%
Pass EPA/play+0.569-0.583
Rush EPA/play-0.295-0.246
Defensive EPA/play+0.225-0.103
Defensive success rate60.6%54.1%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.23), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: +0.10 EPA/play (80th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.23 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2003 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, +8.73 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -15.94 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Ashtyn DavisCleveland Browns — Ashtyn Davis (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q1 9:12)
  • Kisean JohnsonCleveland Browns — Kisean Johnson (Te'Cory Couch pass) (Q2 12:52)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q2 3:19)
  • Te'Cory CouchCleveland Browns — Te'Cory Couch (Q2 0:13)
  • Cleveland Browns — D. McCutcheon (Q3 9:45)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 5:49)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q2 15:00)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 2:59)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 9:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 6 (Q1 9:12) — (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q1 9:07) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 1 (Q1 5:49) — (5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–10. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 12 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 12:52) — (12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 3:17) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 9 (Q2 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 0:06) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 32 (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q3 9:30) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 19 (Q3 2:59) — (2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 4 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) 4-J.Miller punts 36 yards to CLE 30, Center-54-M.Schneck. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 27, RECOVERED by PIT-57-C.Kriewaldt at CLE 21. 57-C.Kriewaldt to CLE 21 for no gain (59-K.Be [WPA +12.6% · EPA +5.19]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -10.43]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 20 for -8 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at PIT 20. 92-C.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (77-M.Smith). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:19) — (12:19) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 86-D.Northcutt to PIT 39 for 18 yards (20-D.Washington). Tipped by #31 Logan [WPA +10.8% · EPA +2.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 14:53) — 3-J.Reed kicks 67 yards from PIT 25 to CLE 8. 87-A.Davis pushed ob at PIT 23 for 69 yards (20-D.Washington). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.06]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 9:45) — (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -10.43]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:32) — (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Heiden). [WPA -2.9% · EPA -5.65]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 1:36) — (1:36) 4-J.Miller punts 36 yards to CLE 30, Center-54-M.Schneck. 86-D.Northcutt MUFFS catch, touched at CLE 27, RECOVERED by PIT-57-C.Kriewaldt at CLE 21. 57-C.Kriewaldt to CLE 21 for no gain (59-K.Be [WPA +12.6% · EPA +5.19]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:24) — (8:24) (Shotgun) 8-T.Maddox sacked at PIT 20 for -8 yards (92-C.Brown). FUMBLES (92-C.Brown), RECOVERED by CLE-92-C.Brown at PIT 20. 92-C.Brown to PIT 20 for no gain (77-M.Smith). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.80]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:12 · PIT 6 · Score 6-0
    (9:12) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch pass to 87-A.Davis for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:07 · PIT 2 · Score 7-0
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 5:49 · PIT 1 · Score 10-0
    (5:49) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 12 · Score 10-3
    (15:00) 3-J.Reed 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  5. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:52 · PIT 9 · Score 16-3
    (12:52) 2-T.Couch pass to 85-K.Johnson for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:19 · CLE 1 · Score 16-9
    (3:19) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:17 · CLE 2 · Score 16-10
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:13 · PIT 9 · Score 22-10
    (:13) (Shotgun) 2-T.Couch right end for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:06 · PIT 2 · Score 23-10
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  10. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 9:45 · CLE 32 · Score 29-10
    (9:45) 8-T.Maddox pass intended for 84-J.Tuman INTERCEPTED by 33-D.McCutcheon at CLE 25. 33-D.McCutcheon for 75 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 9:30 · PIT 2 · Score 30-10
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:59 · CLE 19 · Score 30-13
    (2:59) 3-J.Reed 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-8-T.Maddox.
  13. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 9:33 · PIT 4 · Score 33-13
    (9:33) 4-P.Dawson 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-17-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.
  • Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2003-10-05?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 33-13 in Week 5, 2003.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 10, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Final: Cleveland Browns 33, Pittsburgh Steelers 13.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Davis (T. Couch pass) (Q1 9:12) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Johnson (T. Couch pass) (Q2 12:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 3:19) Cleveland Browns touchdown — T. Couch (Q2 0:13) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. McCutcheon (Q3 9:45) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 5:49, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q2 15:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 2:59, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 9:33, 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), 71.4% completion, +0.48 EPA per dropback, +13.54 total passing EPA. T. Maddox (Pittsburgh Steelers), 39.3% completion, -0.64 EPA per dropback, -18.00 total passing EPA.

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

Te'Cory Couch (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.54 total EPA on Passing plays. across 28 snaps. Their top snap (-5.65 EPA): (5:32) 2-T.Couch pass intended for 85-K.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 27-B.Alexander at PIT 40. 27-B.Alexander to PIT 40 for no gain. Lateral to 97-K.Bell to CLE 41 for 19 yards (82-S.Hei.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 1-3 Now 2-3 W

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 2-2 Now 2-3 L