Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 31–10 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 3–21 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Brian Hoyer
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 83-H.Miller IN…
- Game date
- 2014-10-12
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–10 on 2014-10-12. Brian Hoyer posted a game-high +10.79 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 10 | |
| 0 | 21 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Brian Hoyer · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +10.79 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2
Josh Cameron · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.76 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play - 3
Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.73 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 4
M. Austin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.44 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play - 5
T. Benjamin · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.90 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.90 EPA/play - 6
J. Dray · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.77 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.77 EPA/play - 7

Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.51 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play - 8
Louis Moore · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.21 total EPA · 6 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
Brian Hoyer — CLE · Passing
Brian Hoyer posted the highest total EPA (+10.79) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 20 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Brian Hoyer's top snap (+4.57 EPA): (9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-4.79 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Skrine (93-J.Hughes) at PIT 37. 22-B.Skrine to PIT 39 for -2 yards (11-M.Wheaton). 93 Hughes
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 · 44.7% completion · -6.9% CPOE · -0.13 EPA/play · -6.34 total EPA
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) · 20 dropbacks · 40.0% completion · -5.5% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +10.79 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.144 | +0.102 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 43.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.135 | +0.540 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.107 | -0.128 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.102 | +0.144 |
| Defensive success rate | 56.8% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.14), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.14 EPA/play (23rd percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.10 EPA/play (77th percentile vs. 2014 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, +7.57 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -13.72 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — I. Crowell
Cleveland Browns — Josh Cameron (Brian Hoyer pass)
Cleveland Browns — B. Tate
Cleveland Browns — B. Tate
Pittsburgh Steelers — Louis Moore (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
Pittsburgh Steelers — S. Suisham
Cleveland Browns — B. Cundiff
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 2 (Q1 5:12) — (5:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 21–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 5 (Q2 11:49) — (11:49) (No Huddle) 34-I.Crowell right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 11:45) — (Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 51 (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 9:35) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q2 2:31) — (2:31) 44-B.Tate right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q2 2:27) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 22 (Q3 3:28) — (3:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 12:50) — (12:50) 44-B.Tate right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:47) — 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 26 (Q4 2:45) — (2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 2 (Q4 2:36) — 6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-B.Wing FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 25, and recovers at CLE 32. 9-B.Wing to CLE 32 for no gain (53-C.Robertson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 12:15) — (12:15) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep right to 84-J.Cameron to PIT 5 for 42 yards (99-B.Keisel).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:43) — (8:43) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left end to CLE 34 for 12 yards (58-C.Kirksey).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 7:20) — (7:20) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass incomplete deep left to 84-A.Brown. PENALTY on CLE-22-B.Skrine, Defensive Pass Interference, 24 yards, enforced at CLE 31 - No Play.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 2:13) — (2:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 83-H.Miller INTERCEPTED by 22-B.Skrine (93-J.Hughes) at PIT 37. 22-B.Skrine to PIT 39 for -2 yards (11-M.Wheaton). 93 Hughes
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 9:40) — (9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 13:41) — (13:41) (Field Goal formation) 9-B.Wing FUMBLES (Aborted) at CLE 25, and recovers at CLE 32. 9-B.Wing to CLE 32 for no gain (53-C.Robertson).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 11:19) — (11:19) 34-I.Crowell right tackle to CLE 40 for 10 yards (23-M.Mitchell). FUMBLES (23-M.Mitchell), RECOVERED by PIT-28-C.Allen at CLE 44. 28-C.Allen to CLE 44 for no gain (16-A.Hawkins).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 5:12 · CLE 2 · Score 3-0
(5:12) (Field Goal formation) 6-S.Suisham 20 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 11:49 · PIT 5 · Score 3-6
(11:49) (No Huddle) 34-I.Crowell right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 11:45 · PIT 2 · Score 3-7
(Kick formation) 8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:40 · PIT 51 · Score 3-13
(9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 9:35 · PIT 2 · Score 3-14
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 2:31 · PIT 8 · Score 3-20
(2:31) 44-B.Tate right guard for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 2:27 · PIT 2 · Score 3-21
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 3:28 · PIT 22 · Score 3-24
(3:28) (Field Goal formation) 8-B.Cundiff 40 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:50 · PIT 1 · Score 3-30
(12:50) 44-B.Tate right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 12:47 · PIT 2 · Score 3-31
8-B.Cundiff extra point is GOOD, Center-57-C.Yount, Holder-5-S.Lanning.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:45 · CLE 26 · Score 9-31
(2:45) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 16-L.Moore for 26 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:36 · CLE 2 · Score 10-31
6-S.Suisham extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-9-B.Wing.
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.
- Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
- Brian Hoyer (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2014-10-12?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-10 in Week 6, 2014.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 21; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 10, Cleveland Browns 31.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — I. Crowell (Q2 11:49) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Cameron (B. Hoyer pass) (Q2 9:40) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Tate (Q2 2:31) Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Tate (Q4 12:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Moore (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 2:45) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — S. Suisham (Q1 5:12, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — B. Cundiff (Q3 3:28, 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), 44.7% completion, -6.9% CPOE, -0.13 EPA per dropback, -6.34 total passing EPA. Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns), 40.0% completion, -5.5% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +10.79 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Brian Hoyer (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +10.79 total EPA on Passing plays. across 20 snaps. Their top snap (+4.57 EPA): (9:40) (No Huddle) 6-B.Hoyer pass deep middle to 84-J.Cameron for 51 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 3-2 Now 3-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-2 Now 3-2 W