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NFL · Week 10 · November 14, 2004 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2004 Week 10 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 24–10 in Week 10

P.Burress led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–10 Week 10 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 8–1 Winner
Final 24–10
Cleveland Browns 10 3–6
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–10
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 14–3 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
P.Burress
Game date
November 14, 2004

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • P.Burress 5 REC · 66 YDS +7.5 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 3 REC · 42 YDS +2.9 Fantasy Impact
  • B.Roethlisberger 10/20 · 120 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • D.Northcutt 2 REC · 69 YDS +4.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Austin Bryant
    Austin Bryant 2 REC · 26 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Jackson 5 REC · 61 YDS +3.6 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–10 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 14–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
P. Burress
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(9:24) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 24 for -3 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVE…
Game date
2004-11-14

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24–10 on 2004-11-14. P. Burress posted a game-high +7.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers77100024
Cleveland Browns3070010

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 12:38FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    0-3

    (12:38) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:47TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    6-3

    (:47) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 0:41XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-3

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:34TD
    JBJ. Bettis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    13-3

    (4:34) 36-J.Bettis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:29XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-3

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:29FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    17-3

    (12:29) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:24TD
    RSR. Stuvaints

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 73
    Score
    23-3

    (9:24) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 24 for -3 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-33-R.Stuvaints at CLE 24. 33-R.Stuvaints for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld. (Timeout #3 by CLE at 09:14.)

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:14XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 30
    Score
    24-3

    3-J.Reed kicks 50 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 20. 19-F.Jackson to CLE 36 for 16 yards (81-S.Morey).

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:28TD
    ASA. Shea

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 7
    Score
    24-9

    (6:28) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 83-A.Shea for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:23XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    24-10

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1P. Burress · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +7.55 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.51 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Northcutt · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.15 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.07 EPA/play
  3. 3Austin BryantAustin Bryant · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.03 EPA/play
  4. 4F. Jackson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.58 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.72 EPA/play
  5. 5H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.89 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Holcomb · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +2.12 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.24 EPA/play
  7. 7A. Shea · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.99 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.99 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +1.41 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.07 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

P. Burress — PIT · Receiving

P. Burress posted the highest total EPA (+7.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 5 counted snaps, they averaged +1.51 EPA per play.

P. Burress's top snap (+1.63 EPA): (9:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress to CLE 43 for 13 yards (37-A.Henry).

Biggest single play (-6.86 EPA): J. Garcia — (9:24) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 24 for -3 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-33-R.Stuvaints at CLE 24. 33-R.Stuvaints for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld

Quarterback report card

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

  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 20 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +0.07 EPA/play · +1.41 total EPA
  • J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns) · 20 dropbacks · 35.0% completion · -0.69 EPA/play · -13.87 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.002-0.246
Offensive success rate48.2%40.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.195-0.334
Rush EPA/play+0.032-0.471
Defensive EPA/play+0.246-0.002
Defensive success rate59.1%51.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.00 vs -0.25), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.00 EPA/play (48th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.25 EPA/play (7th percentile vs. 2004 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -16.22 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +0.15 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q1 0:47)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Bettis (Q2 4:34)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Stuvaints (Q4 9:24)
  • Cleveland Browns — A. Shea (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 6:28)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q1 12:38)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q4 12:29)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 12:38) — (12:38) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q1 0:47) — (:47) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 0:41) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 4:34) — (4:34) 36-J.Bettis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:29) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 1 (Q4 12:29) — (12:29) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 73 (Q4 9:24); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the PIT 30 (Q4 9:14) — 3-J.Reed kicks 50 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 20. 19-F.Jackson to CLE 36 for 16 yards (81-S.Morey).; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 83-A.Shea for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 6:23) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 8. 89-R.Alston pushed ob at PIT 18 for 74 yards (21-R.Colclough). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.93]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) 5-J.Garcia pass intended for 81-A.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 2. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 2 for no gain (81-A.Bryant). [WPA -9.0% · EPA -2.77]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:48) — (14:48) 44-L.Suggs left guard to PIT 11 for 7 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +7.7% · EPA +0.17]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:46) — (3:46) 5-J.Garcia pass to 86-D.Northcutt pushed ob at PIT 41 for 58 yards (28-C.Hope). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.44]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1) — GAME Prior to game, Cle player Green, Pitt player Porter were ejected from the game for unsportsmanship conduct. [WPA -7.2% · EPA -1.63]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:24) — (9:24) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 24 for -3 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-33-R.Stuvaints at CLE 24. 33-R.Stuvaints for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld [WPA -1.9% · EPA -6.86]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) 44-L.Suggs left guard to CLE 23 for no gain. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-26-D.Townsend at CLE 23. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -4.57]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 15:00) — 3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 8. 89-R.Alston pushed ob at PIT 18 for 74 yards (21-R.Colclough). [WPA +12.1% · EPA +3.93]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:28) — (3:28) 3-J.Reed 24 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki. [WPA -1.1% · EPA -3.66]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 12:38 · PIT 13 · Score 0-3
    (12:38) 4-P.Dawson 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 0:47 · CLE 5 · Score 6-3
    (:47) 36-J.Bettis right guard for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 0:41 · CLE 2 · Score 7-3
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:34 · CLE 1 · Score 13-3
    (4:34) 36-J.Bettis left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:29 · CLE 2 · Score 14-3
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:29 · CLE 1 · Score 17-3
    (12:29) 3-J.Reed 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-54-M.Schneck, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:24 · PIT 73 · Score 23-3
    (9:24) 5-J.Garcia sacked at CLE 24 for -3 yards (91-A.Smith). FUMBLES (91-A.Smith), RECOVERED by PIT-33-R.Stuvaints at CLE 24. 33-R.Stuvaints for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Play Challenged by CLE and Upheld
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:14 · PIT 30 · Score 24-3
    3-J.Reed kicks 50 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 20. 19-F.Jackson to CLE 36 for 16 yards (81-S.Morey).
  9. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:28 · PIT 7 · Score 24-9
    (6:28) 10-K.Holcomb pass to 83-A.Shea for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 6:23 · PIT 2 · Score 24-10
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-8-D.Frost.

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.
  • P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2004-11-14?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-10 in Week 10, 2004.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 3; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 10.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q1 0:47) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Bettis (Q2 4:34) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Stuvaints (Q4 9:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Shea (K. Holcomb pass) (Q4 6:28) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q1 12:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q4 12:29, 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?

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 50.0% completion, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +1.41 total passing EPA. J. Garcia (Cleveland Browns), 35.0% completion, -0.69 EPA per dropback, -13.87 total passing EPA.

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

P. Burress (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +7.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 5 snaps. Their top snap (+1.63 EPA): (9:37) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 80-P.Burress to CLE 43 for 13 yards (37-A.Henry)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-1 Now 8-1 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-5 Now 3-6 L