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NFL · Week 11 · November 19, 2006 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2006 Week 11 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 24–20 in Week 11

Bryan Edwards led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–20 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 4–6 Winner
Final 24–20
Cleveland Browns 20 3–7
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–20
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–10 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
Bryan Edwards
Game date
November 19, 2006

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • S.Holmes 5 REC · 75 YDS · 1 TD +10.0 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 7 REC · 81 YDS +6.7 Fantasy Impact
  • W.Parker 4 REC · 17 YDS · 1 TD +3.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Bryan Edwards
    Bryan Edwards 7 REC · 137 YDS +10.1 Fantasy Impact
  • K.Winslow 4 REC · 36 YDS +2.5 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Jurevicius 1 REC · 16 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–20 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 0–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Bryan Edwards
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE …
Game date
2006-11-19

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24–20 on 2006-11-19, overcoming Cleveland Browns's 10–0 halftime lead. Bryan Edwards posted a game-high +10.06 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 31 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers03210024
Cleveland Browns100100020

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

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 12:04TD
    DHD. Holly

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 47
    Score
    0-6

    (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 11:54XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    0-7

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 1:54FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    0-10

    (1:54) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 5:02FG
    Joe Reed

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 25
    Score
    3-10

    (5:02) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 14:30FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 18
    Score
    3-13

    (14:30) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:44TD
    SHS. Holmes

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 20
    Score
    9-13

    (9:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 9:33XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    10-13

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 9:33TD
    JCJ. Cribbs

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 30
    Score
    10-19

    3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 8. 16-J.Cribbs for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-26-S.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.

  9. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 9:21XP
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    10-20

    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:19TD
    WPW. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    16-20

    (4:19) 39-W.Parker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 4:14XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    17-20

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:39TD
    WPW. Parker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    23-20

    (:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 0:32XP
    Joe Reed

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    24-20

    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Bryan EdwardsBryan Edwards · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +10.06 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.44 EPA/play
  2. 2S. Holmes · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +10.00 total EPA · 5 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.73 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4W. Parker · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.85 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  5. 5Cedrick Wilson Jr.Cedrick Wilson Jr. · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.20 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.07 EPA/play
  6. 6K. Winslow · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.45 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.61 EPA/play
  7. 7J. Jurevicius · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.41 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.41 EPA/play
  8. 8Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Bryan Edwards

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Bryan Edwards — CLE · Receiving

Bryan Edwards posted the highest total EPA (+10.06) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +1.44 EPA per play.

Bryan Edwards's top snap (+5.41 EPA): (6:30) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 19 for 63 yards (43-T.Polamalu) [55-J.Porter].

Biggest single play (-9.03 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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) · 47 dropbacks · 53.2% completion · +3.4% CPOE · +0.01 EPA/play · +0.47 total EPA
  • C. Frye (Cleveland Browns) · 32 dropbacks · 53.1% completion · +8.0% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.66 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.019-0.054
Offensive success rate48.1%44.9%
Pass EPA/play+0.010-0.083
Rush EPA/play-0.139-0.285
Defensive EPA/play+0.054-0.019
Defensive success rate55.1%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.02 vs -0.05), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.02 EPA/play (61st percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.05 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2006 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 12 drives, -4.21 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, +1.52 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Cleveland Browns — D. Holly (Q2 12:04)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:44)
  • Cleveland Browns — J. Cribbs (Q4 9:33)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (Q4 4:19)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:39)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 1:54)
  • Joe ReedPittsburgh Steelers — Joe Reed (Q3 5:02)
  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q4 14:30)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 10–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 47 (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 11:54) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q2 1:54) — (1:54) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 25 (Q3 5:02) — (5:02) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 21–10. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 18 (Q4 14:30) — (14:30) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 20 (Q4 9:44) — (9:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 9:33) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 30 (Q4 9:33); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 9:21) — 4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 4:19) — (4:19) 39-W.Parker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 4:14) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 0:32) — 3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:03) — (:03) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass incomplete short left to 17-B.Edwards. [WPA -35.2% · EPA -1.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.0% · EPA -9.03]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:39) — (:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +21.3% · EPA +2.25]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 2:28) — (2:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 86-H.Ward to CLE 43 for 21 yards (26-S.Jones). PIT-86-H.Ward was injured during the play. His return is Questionable. [WPA +16.4% · EPA +1.35]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye sacked at PIT 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-53-C.Haggans at PIT 37. 53-C.Haggans to PIT 37 for no gain (77-K.Shaffer). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.13]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 12:04) — (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -24.0% · EPA -9.03]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 9:33) — 3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 8. 16-J.Cribbs for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-26-S.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs. [WPA +15.4% · EPA +6.23]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:30) — (6:30) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 19 for 63 yards (43-T.Polamalu) [55-J.Porter]. [WPA +12.2% · EPA +5.41]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:34) — (9:34) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye sacked at PIT 39 for -6 yards. FUMBLES, RECOVERED by PIT-53-C.Haggans at PIT 37. 53-C.Haggans to PIT 37 for no gain (77-K.Shaffer). [WPA -15.5% · EPA -5.13]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 12:04 · CLE 47 · Score 0-6
    (12:04) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass intended for 10-S.Holmes INTERCEPTED by 39-D.Holly at CLE 43. 39-D.Holly for 57 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 11:54 · PIT 2 · Score 0-7
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  3. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 1:54 · PIT 6 · Score 0-10
    (1:54) 4-P.Dawson 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 5:02 · CLE 25 · Score 3-10
    (5:02) 3-J.Reed 43 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 14:30 · PIT 18 · Score 3-13
    (14:30) 4-P.Dawson 35 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 9:44 · CLE 20 · Score 9-13
    (9:44) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 10-S.Holmes for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 9:33 · CLE 2 · Score 10-13
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · PIT 30 · Score 10-19
    3-J.Reed kicks 62 yards from PIT 30 to CLE 8. 16-J.Cribbs for 92 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PENALTY on CLE-26-S.Jones, Unsportsmanlike Conduct, 15 yards, enforced between downs.
  9. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:21 · PIT 2 · Score 10-20
    4-P.Dawson extra point is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-15-D.Zastudil.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:19 · CLE 1 · Score 16-20
    (4:19) 39-W.Parker right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 4:14 · CLE 2 · Score 17-20
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 0:39 · CLE 4 · Score 23-20
    (:39) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 39-W.Parker for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 0:32 · CLE 2 · Score 24-20
    3-J.Reed extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-17-C.Gardocki.

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.
  • Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2006-11-19?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-20 in Week 11, 2006.

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

Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 10; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Cleveland Browns 10; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 20.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Holly (Q2 12:04) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — S. Holmes (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 9:44) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cribbs (Q4 9:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (Q4 4:19) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — W. Parker (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 0:39) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 1:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — J. Reed (Q3 5:02, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q4 14:30, 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), 53.2% completion, +3.4% CPOE, +0.01 EPA per dropback, +0.47 total passing EPA. C. Frye (Cleveland Browns), 53.1% completion, +8.0% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.66 total passing EPA.

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

Bryan Edwards (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.06 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+5.41 EPA): (6:30) (Shotgun) 9-C.Frye pass deep right to 17-B.Edwards to PIT 19 for 63 yards (43-T.Polamalu) [55-J.Porter]..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 4 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 24-20 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-6 Now 4-6 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 3-6 Now 3-7 L