Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–12 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 14–9 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- B. Roethlisberger
- Top passer
- Ashtyn Davis
- Biggest EPA play
- (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED…
- Game date
- 2016-01-03
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28–12 on 2016-01-03. B. Roethlisberger posted a game-high +5.62 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 14 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 7 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 28 |
 Cleveland Browns | 3 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 12 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(7:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(1:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(9:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
(14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
(10:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-M.Wheaton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 33-F.Toussaint is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(7:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:12TD Points+6
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 6-0
(7:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q1 7:06XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 1:15FG TCT. CoonsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 7-3
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 2:00FG TCT. CoonsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 21
- Score
- 7-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:02TD Anthony BrownPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 13-6
(1:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:58XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:03FG TCT. CoonsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-9
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:43FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 21
- Score
- 17-9
(9:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:57FG TCT. CoonsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 17-12
(14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:49TD MWM. WheatonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 8
- Score
- 23-12
(10:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-M.Wheaton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:43Safety BRB. RoethlisbergerPoints+2
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 25-12
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 33-F.Toussaint is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:43FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 28-12
(7:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.62 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 2M. Wheaton · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +3.67 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play
- 3D. Heyward-Bey · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.82 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.56 EPA/play
- 4Anthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.95 total EPA · 17 snaps · +0.11 EPA/play
- 5Herb Miller · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 EPA/play
- 6
Ashtyn Davis · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.35 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 7F. Toussaint · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +1.05 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.05 EPA/play
- 8
Dorian Williams · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +0.88 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.44 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 (+5.62) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.15 EPA per play.
B. Roethlisberger's top snap (-6.37 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 9 for 38 yards (33-F.Toussaint).
Quarterback report card
Ashtyn Davis led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns) · 61 dropbacks · 39.3% completion · -7.6% CPOE · -0.37 EPA/play · -22.75 total EPA
- B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 64.9% completion · +9.9% CPOE · +0.15 EPA/play · +5.62 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.113 | -0.286 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.1% | 42.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.152 | -0.373 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.411 | -0.109 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.286 | +0.113 |
| Defensive success rate | 58.0% | 58.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (-0.11 vs -0.29), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.11 EPA/play (25th percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.29 EPA/play (3rd percentile vs. 2015 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -28.62 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, -8.27 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Herb Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Cleveland Browns — T. Coons
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q1 7:12) — (7:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q1 7:06) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q1 1:15) — (1:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 21 (Q2 2:00) — (2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q2 1:02) — (1:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:58) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:03) — (:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q3 9:43) — (9:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 11 (Q4 14:57) — (14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 8 (Q4 10:49) — (10:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-M.Wheaton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 10:43) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 33-F.Toussaint is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 3 (Q4 7:43) — (7:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 9 for 38 yards (33-F.Toussaint).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 12:17) — (12:17) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis pass short left intended for 82-G.Barnidge INTERCEPTED by 92-J.Harrison at PIT -1. 92-J.Harrison to PIT 5 for 6 yards (82-G.Barnidge).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis sacked at CLE 10 for -11 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons) [94-L.Timmons], RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CLE 8. 55-A.Moats to CLE 8 for no gain (72-M.Schwartz).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 10-M.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Poyer at PIT 36. 33-J.Poyer to PIT 24 for 12 yards (10-M.Bryant).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 88-D.Heyward-Bey to CLE 21 for 66 yards (26-P.Desir).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:22) — (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 9 for 38 yards (33-F.Toussaint).
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 10:59) — (10:59) (Shotgun) 7-A.Davis sacked at CLE 10 for -11 yards (94-L.Timmons). FUMBLES (94-L.Timmons) [94-L.Timmons], RECOVERED by PIT-55-A.Moats at CLE 8. 55-A.Moats to CLE 8 for no gain (72-M.Schwartz).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:28) — (3:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 10-M.Bryant INTERCEPTED by 33-J.Poyer at PIT 36. 33-J.Poyer to PIT 24 for 12 yards (10-M.Bryant).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 11:24) — (11:24) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 88-D.Heyward-Bey to CLE 21 for 66 yards (26-P.Desir).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q1 7:12 · CLE 2 · Score 6-0
(7:12) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 83-H.Miller for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q1 7:06 · CLE 15 · Score 7-0
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 1:15 · PIT 11 · Score 7-3
(1:15) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 2:00 · PIT 21 · Score 7-6
(2:00) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:02 · CLE 17 · Score 13-6
(1:02) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 84-A.Brown for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:58 · CLE 15 · Score 14-6
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:03 · PIT 15 · Score 14-9
(:03) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:43 · CLE 21 · Score 17-9
(9:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 14:57 · PIT 11 · Score 17-12
(14:57) (Field Goal formation) 6-T.Coons 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-8-A.Lee. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:49 · CLE 8 · Score 23-12
(10:49) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-M.Wheaton for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 10:43 · CLE 2 · Score 25-12
(Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 33-F.Toussaint is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 7:43 · CLE 3 · Score 28-12
(7:43) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 21 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
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.
- Ashtyn Davis (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 2016-01-03?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-12 in Week 17, 2015.
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 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Cleveland Browns 3; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 28, Cleveland Browns 12.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — H. Miller (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q1 7:12) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 1:02) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Wheaton (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 10:49) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q1 1:15, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 2:00, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q2 0:03, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 9:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — T. Coons (Q4 14:57, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 7:43, 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?
Ashtyn Davis (Cleveland Browns), 39.3% completion, -7.6% CPOE, -0.37 EPA per dropback, -22.75 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.9% completion, +9.9% CPOE, +0.15 EPA per dropback, +5.62 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 +5.62 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (-6.37 EPA): (13:22) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 84-A.Brown INTERCEPTED by 53-C.Robertson at PIT 47. 53-C.Robertson to PIT 9 for 38 yards (33-F.Toussaint)..
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 9-6 Now 10-6 W
Cleveland Browns
Entered 3-12 Now 3-13 L
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