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NFL · Week 17 · December 29, 2013 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2013 Week 17 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 20–7 in Week 17

Josh Cameron led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 7–20 Week 17 finish.

Cleveland Browns 7 4–12
Final 7–20
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 8–8 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
7–20
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 0–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Cameron
Game date
December 29, 2013

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • Josh Cameron 5 REC · 69 YDS +3.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Gordon 7 REC · 82 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • F.Whittaker 2 REC · 38 YDS · 1 TD +1.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 9 REC · 87 YDS +2.0 Fantasy Impact
  • Herb Miller
    Herb Miller 2 REC · 17 YDS +1.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Levi Bell 1 REC · 6 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 20–7 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 0–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Josh Cameron
Top passer
Jihaad Campbell
Biggest EPA play
(3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCE…
Game date
2013-12-29

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20–7 on 2013-12-29. Josh Cameron posted a game-high +3.88 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 10 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Cleveland Browns000707
Pittsburgh Steelers7733020

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

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 10:00TD
    JCJ. Cotchery

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 9
    Score
    0-6

    (10:00) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 9:53XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-7

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:29TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 5
    Score
    0-13

    (4:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:22XP
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    0-14

    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 3:54FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 13
    Score
    0-17

    (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 8:31FG
    SSS. Suisham

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    0-20

    (8:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:55TD
    FWF. Whittaker

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 35
    Score
    6-20

    (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 2:46XP
    BCB. Cundiff

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 2
    Score
    7-20

    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.88 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.55 EPA/play
  2. 2J. Gordon · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.09 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.05 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  4. 4F. Whittaker · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.91 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play
  5. 5Herb MillerHerb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.48 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.74 EPA/play
  6. 6Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.34 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.34 EPA/play
  7. 7Will JohnsonWill Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.03 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  8. 8Eli Sanders · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.79 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.20 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

Josh Cameron — CLE · Receiving

Josh Cameron posted the highest total EPA (+3.88) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 7 counted snaps, they averaged +0.55 EPA per play.

Josh Cameron's top snap (+2.64 EPA): (2:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron to PIT 45 for 21 yards (28-C.Allen).

Biggest single play (-5.24 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery).

Quarterback report card

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

  • Jihaad CampbellJihaad Campbell (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.20 EPA/play · -9.23 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 55.9% completion · +1.8% CPOE · -0.07 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.210-0.056
Offensive success rate34.2%45.2%
Pass EPA/play-0.201-0.070
Rush EPA/play-0.168-0.038
Defensive EPA/play+0.056+0.210
Defensive success rate54.8%65.8%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.06 vs -0.21), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.21 EPA/play (8th percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.06 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2013 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, -16.61 total EPA, 1 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 12 drives, -4.11 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 10:00)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q2 4:29)
  • Cleveland Browns — F. Whittaker (Jihaad Campbell pass) (Q4 2:55)

Field goals

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q3 3:54)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham (Q4 8:31)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 9 (Q1 10:00) — (10:00) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q1 9:53) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 4:29) — (4:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q2 4:22) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 13 (Q3 3:54) — (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar..

The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 14 (Q4 8:31) — (8:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 35 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 2:46) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.24]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at PIT 32 for -7 yards (99-B.Keisel). FUMBLES (99-B.Keisel) [99-B.Keisel], RECOVERED by PIT-54-C.Carter at PIT 23. 54-C.Carter to PIT 23 for no gain (55-A.Mack). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.94]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 84-A.Brown to CLE 21 for 24 yards (39-T.Gipson). [WPA +7.6% · EPA +1.92]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 0:31) — (:31) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger sacked at PIT 30 for -7 yards (90-B.Winn). [WPA -6.0% · EPA -2.40]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 5:37) — (5:37) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 88-J.Cooper pushed ob at PIT 26 for 9 yards (22-W.Gay). [WPA +5.7% · EPA +1.86]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:45) — (3:45) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 89-J.Cotchery INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 35 for 12 yards (89-J.Cotchery). [WPA -11.6% · EPA -5.24]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +0.3% · EPA +4.73]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:12) — (4:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell sacked at PIT 32 for -7 yards (99-B.Keisel). FUMBLES (99-B.Keisel) [99-B.Keisel], RECOVERED by PIT-54-C.Carter at PIT 23. 54-C.Carter to PIT 23 for no gain (55-A.Mack). [WPA -7.9% · EPA -3.94]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:59) — (1:59) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass incomplete short right to 88-J.Cooper. [WPA -5.1% · EPA -3.32]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 10:00 · CLE 9 · Score 0-6
    (10:00) (No Huddle) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 89-J.Cotchery for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 9:53 · CLE 2 · Score 0-7
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 4:29 · CLE 5 · Score 0-13
    (4:29) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell right tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 4:22 · CLE 2 · Score 0-14
    6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 3:54 · CLE 13 · Score 0-17
    (3:54) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 30 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 8:31 · CLE 14 · Score 0-20
    (8:31) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-10-M.McBriar.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 2:55 · PIT 35 · Score 6-20
    (2:55) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass short left to 35-F.Whittaker for 35 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 2:46 · PIT 2 · Score 7-20
    8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.

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.
  • Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Jihaad Campbell (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2013-12-29?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-7 in Week 17, 2013.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Cotchery (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 10:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 4:29) Cleveland Browns touchdown — F. Whittaker (J. Campbell pass) (Q4 2:55) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q3 3:54, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q4 8:31, 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?

Jihaad Campbell (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.20 EPA per dropback, -9.23 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 55.9% completion, +1.8% CPOE, -0.07 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA.

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

Josh Cameron (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +3.88 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 7 snaps. Their top snap (+2.64 EPA): (2:12) (Shotgun) 17-J.Campbell pass deep left to 84-J.Cameron to PIT 45 for 21 yards (28-C.Allen)..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 4-11 Now 4-12 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 7-8 Now 8-8 W