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NFL · Week 17 · January 2, 2011 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2010 Week 17 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 41–9 in Week 17

B.Roethlisberger led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 41–9 Week 17 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 41 12–4 Winner
Final 41–9
Cleveland Browns 9 5–11
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
41–9
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 31–3 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
Colt McCoy
FantasyHQ MVP
B.Roethlisberger
Game date
January 2, 2011

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 15/24 · 298 YDS · 2 TD +22.3 Fantasy Impact
  • M.Wallace 3 REC · 105 YDS · 1 TD +9.0 Fantasy Impact
  • H.Ward 5 REC · 45 YDS · 1 TD +5.7 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Cribbs 3 REC · 37 YDS +2.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Colt McCoy
    Colt McCoy 2 CAR · 4 YDS +1.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Markquese Bell
    Markquese Bell 4 REC · 14 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 41–9 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 31–3 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
B. Roethlisberger
Top passer
Colt McCoy
Biggest EPA play
(14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Game date
2011-01-02

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 41–9 on 2011-01-02. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +22.28 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Pittsburgh Steelers141773041
Cleveland Browns030609

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 14:25TD
    MWM. Wallace

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 56
    Score
    6-0

    (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 14:17XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    7-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 7:00TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    13-0

    (7:00) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 6:57XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-0

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 14:45FG
    PDP. Dawson

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    14-3

    (14:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:55TD
    RMR. Mendenhall

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    20-3

    (7:55) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 7:51XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    21-3

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:58TD
    Herb Miller

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    27-3

    (4:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:53XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    28-3

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:34FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 23
    Score
    31-3

    (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:24TD
    HWH. Ward

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 3
    Score
    37-3

    (7:24) 82-A.Randle El pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT 82 (A. Randle El) End Around from Pitch Out from PIT 7 (B. Roethlisberger), PIT 82 (A. Randel El) Pass to PIT 86 (H. Ward)

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 7:18XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    38-3

    (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 12:35FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 6
    Score
    41-3

    (12:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 6:43TD
    BRB. Robiskie

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 20
    Score
    41-9

    (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +22.28 total EPA · 24 snaps · +0.93 EPA/play
  2. 2M. Wallace · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.02 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.80 EPA/play
  3. 3H. Ward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.74 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.96 EPA/play
  4. 4Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.38 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.10 EPA/play
  5. 5Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.23 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  6. 6B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +3.50 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.75 EPA/play
  7. 7A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.24 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play
  8. 8A.Randle El · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +2.52 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.52 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

B. Roethlisberger — PIT · Passing

B. Roethlisberger posted the highest total EPA (+22.28) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 24 counted snaps, they averaged +0.93 EPA per play.

B. Roethlisberger's top snap (+5.32 EPA): (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Quarterback report card

Colt McCoy led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Colt McCoyColt McCoy (Cleveland Browns) · 49 dropbacks · 40.8% completion · -10.1% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.41 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 24 dropbacks · 62.5% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.93 EPA/play · +22.28 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.373-0.101
Offensive success rate54.5%40.2%
Pass EPA/play+0.770-0.157
Rush EPA/play+0.049-0.171
Defensive EPA/play+0.101-0.373
Defensive success rate59.8%45.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.37 vs -0.10), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.37 EPA/play (99th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2010 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -8.28 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +28.72 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 14:25)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q1 7:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — R. Mendenhall (Q2 7:55)
  • Herb MillerPittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:58)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — H. Ward (Q3 7:24)
  • Cleveland Browns — B. Robiskie (Colt McCoy pass) (Q4 6:43)

Field goals

  • Cleveland Browns — P. Dawson (Q2 14:45)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q2 1:34)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 12:35)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 56 (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 14:17) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q1 7:00) — (7:00) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 6:57) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 17–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 2 (Q2 14:45) — (14:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 7:55) — (7:55) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 7:51) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q2 4:58) — (4:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 23 (Q2 1:34) — (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q3 7:24); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q3 7:18) — (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 6 (Q4 12:35) — (12:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 20 (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +5.32]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:33) — (14:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 44. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 44 for no gain (82-B.Watson). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:16) — (1:16) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short left to 11-M.Massaquoi to PIT 5 for 31 yards (92-J.Harrison). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +3.33]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 86-H.Ward to PIT 40 for 8 yards (20-M.Adams). [WPA +7.0% · EPA +1.58]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 9:10) — (9:10) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 17-M.Wallace to CLE 12 for 41 yards (26-A.Elam, 36-C.Francies). [WPA +6.7% · EPA +3.66]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:25) — (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +14.4% · EPA +5.32]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 14:33) — (14:33) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass short right intended for 82-B.Watson INTERCEPTED by 43-T.Polamalu at PIT 44. 43-T.Polamalu to PIT 44 for no gain (82-B.Watson). [WPA -11.4% · EPA -4.42]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 6:43) — (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.0% · EPA +4.14]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 6:39) — (6:39) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right intended for 11-M.Massaquoi INTERCEPTED by 25-R.Clark at CLE 47. 25-R.Clark to CLE 24 for 23 yards (82-B.Watson). Cleveland challenged the incomplete pass r [WPA -5.9% · EPA -3.93]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 14:25 · CLE 56 · Score 6-0
    (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 14:17 · CLE 2 · Score 7-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:00 · CLE 1 · Score 13-0
    (7:00) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 6:57 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 14:45 · PIT 2 · Score 14-3
    (14:45) (Field Goal formation) 4-P.Dawson 19 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-64-R.Pontbriand, Holder-2-R.Hodges.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 7:55 · CLE 1 · Score 20-3
    (7:55) 34-R.Mendenhall right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 7:51 · CLE 2 · Score 21-3
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:58 · CLE 4 · Score 27-3
    (4:58) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 83-H.Miller for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:53 · CLE 2 · Score 28-3
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:34 · CLE 23 · Score 31-3
    (1:34) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 41 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:24 · CLE 3 · Score 37-3
    (7:24) 82-A.Randle El pass short right to 86-H.Ward for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. PIT 82 (A. Randle El) End Around from Pitch Out from PIT 7 (B. Roethlisberger), PIT 82 (A. Randel El) Pass to PIT 86 (H. War
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 7:18 · CLE 2 · Score 38-3
    (Kick formation) 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 12:35 · CLE 6 · Score 41-3
    (12:35) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-13-J.Kapinos.
  14. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 6:43 · PIT 20 · Score 41-9
    (6:43) (Shotgun) 12-C.McCoy pass deep right to 80-B.Robiskie for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Colt McCoy (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2011-01-02?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 41-9 in Week 17, 2010.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 41, Cleveland Browns 9.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wallace (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 14:25) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q1 7:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — R. Mendenhall (Q2 7:55) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 4:58) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Ward (Q3 7:24) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Robiskie (C. McCoy pass) (Q4 6:43) Cleveland Browns field goal — P. Dawson (Q2 14:45, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q2 1:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 12:35, 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?

Colt McCoy (Cleveland Browns), 40.8% completion, -10.1% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.41 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 62.5% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.93 EPA per dropback, +22.28 total passing EPA.

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

B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +22.28 total EPA on Passing plays. across 24 snaps. Their top snap (+5.32 EPA): (14:25) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 17-M.Wallace for 56 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 11-4 Now 12-4 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-10 Now 5-11 L

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