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NFL · Week 11 · November 20, 2016 · 12 min read

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cleveland Browns: 2016 Week 11 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 24–9 in Week 11

T.Pryor Sr. led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 24–9 Week 11 finish.

Pittsburgh Steelers 24 5–5 Winner
Final 24–9
Cleveland Browns 9 0–11
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
24–9
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 14–0 Cleveland Browns
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Pryor Sr.
Game date
November 20, 2016

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • B.Roethlisberger 23/40 · 169 YDS +5.5 Fantasy Impact
  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 8 REC · 76 YDS +4.9 Fantasy Impact
  • Levi Bell 8 REC · 55 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • T.Pryor Sr. 5 REC · 97 YDS +8.8 Fantasy Impact
  • G.Barnidge 2 REC · 23 YDS · 1 TD +4.5 Fantasy Impact
  • C.Kessler 7/20 · 96 YDS +3.1 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 24–9 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Pittsburgh Steelers 14–0 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
T.Pryor Sr.
Top passer
B. Roethlisberger
Biggest EPA play
(3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.S…
Game date
2016-11-20

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24–9 on 2016-11-20. T.Pryor Sr. posted a game-high +8.77 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 13 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
Pittsburgh Steelers31137024
Cleveland Browns003609

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

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q1 2:32FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 14
    Score
    3-0

    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  2. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 4:46FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-0

    (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:00TD
    LBLevi Bell

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    12-0

    (:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:00Safety
    BRB. Roethlisberger

    Points+2

    Yard line
    CLE 2
    Score
    14-0

    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.

  5. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 8:05FG
    CPC. Parkey

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 6
    Score
    14-3

    (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 0:04FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 4
    Score
    17-3

    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  7. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 9:50TD
    GBG. Barnidge

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 14
    Score
    17-9

    (9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:44TD
    JMJ. McCown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 87
    Score
    23-9

    (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 3:36XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    24-9

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1T.Pryor Sr. · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.77 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.88 EPA/play
  2. 2B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.48 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play
  3. 3Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.91 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.49 EPA/play
  4. 4Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.76 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play
  5. 5Levi Bell · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +4.52 total EPA · 29 snaps · +0.16 EPA/play
  6. 6G. Barnidge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.75 EPA/play
  7. 7C. Kessler · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +3.08 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
  8. 8Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.14 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.54 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

T.Pryor Sr. — CLE · Receiving

T.Pryor Sr. posted the highest total EPA (+8.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.88 EPA per play.

T.Pryor Sr.'s top snap (+4.31 EPA): (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell).

Biggest single play (-6.81 EPA): J. McCown — (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. 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) · 40 dropbacks · 57.5% completion · +1.6% CPOE · +0.14 EPA/play · +5.48 total EPA
  • J. McCown (Cleveland Browns) · 36 dropbacks · 38.9% completion · -11.9% CPOE · -0.18 EPA/play · -6.62 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatPittsburgh SteelersCleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play+0.105-0.121
Offensive success rate48.1%28.0%
Pass EPA/play+0.137-0.063
Rush EPA/play+0.156-0.382
Defensive EPA/play+0.121-0.105
Defensive success rate72.0%51.9%

Drive & efficiency notes

Despite the final score, Pittsburgh Steelers generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.10 vs -0.12), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: -0.12 EPA/play (22nd percentile vs. 2016 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 8 drives, -9.95 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 8 drives, +8.48 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Levi Bell (Q2 0:00)
  • Cleveland Browns — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q4 9:50)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — J. McCown (Q4 3:44)

Field goals

  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q1 2:32)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 4:46)
  • Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q3 8:05)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q3 0:04)
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 14 (Q1 2:32) — (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 11–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 15 (Q2 4:46) — (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 0:00) — (:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q2 0:00) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q3 8:05) — (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 4 (Q3 0:04) — (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–6. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 14 (Q4 9:50) — (9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the PIT 87 (Q4 3:44); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 3:36) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:40) — (13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor Sr. ran ob at PIT 38 for 36 yards (31-R.Cockrell). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.38]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 3:40) — (3:40) (No Huddle) 6-C.Kessler sacked at CLE 30 for -11 yards (55-A.Moats). [WPA -6.9% · EPA -1.23]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:26) — (8:26) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short right to 26-L.Bell to PIT 49 for 19 yards (58-C.Kirksey). [WPA +6.4% · EPA +1.84]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 1:03) — (1:03) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass incomplete short right to 29-D.Johnson Jr. [94-L.Timmons]. PENALTY on PIT-25-A.Burns, Illegal Use of Hands, 5 yards, enforced at CLE 20 - No Play. [WPA +6.3% · EPA +2.04]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 3:44) — (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -5.4% · EPA -6.81]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 10:43) — (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell). [WPA +10.4% · EPA +4.31]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 13:30) — (13:30) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge to PIT 34 for 9 yards (94-L.Timmons). [WPA +4.7% · EPA +3.55]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 13:40) — (13:40) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep right to 11-T.Pryor Sr. ran ob at PIT 38 for 36 yards (31-R.Cockrell). [WPA +12.0% · EPA +3.38]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q1 2:32 · CLE 14 · Score 3-0
    (2:32) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 32 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  2. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:46 · CLE 15 · Score 6-0
    (4:46) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:00 · CLE 1 · Score 12-0
    (:00) (Shotgun) 26-L.Bell left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q2 0:00 · CLE 2 · Score 14-0
    (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 82-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
  5. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 8:05 · PIT 6 · Score 14-3
    (8:05) (Field Goal formation) 3-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 0:04 · CLE 4 · Score 17-3
    (:04) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 22 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-60-G.Warren, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:50 · PIT 14 · Score 17-9
    (9:50) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 13-J.McCown pass short middle to 82-G.Barnidge for 14 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 3:44 · PIT 87 · Score 23-9
    (3:44) (Shotgun) 13-J.McCown sacked at CLE 2 for -11 yards (50-R.Shazier). FUMBLES (50-R.Shazier) [50-R.Shazier], RECOVERED by PIT-79-J.Hargrave at CLE 0. TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 3:36 · CLE 15 · Score 24-9
    9-C.Boswell extra point 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.
  • T.Pryor Sr. (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • J. McCown (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2016-11-20?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 24-9 in Week 11, 2016.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 11, Cleveland Browns 0; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 7, Cleveland Browns 6; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Cleveland Browns 9.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — L. Bell (Q2 0:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — G. Barnidge (J. McCown pass) (Q4 9:50) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. McCown (Q4 3:44) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q1 2:32, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 4:46, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q3 8:05, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 0:04, 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), 57.5% completion, +1.6% CPOE, +0.14 EPA per dropback, +5.48 total passing EPA. J. McCown (Cleveland Browns), 38.9% completion, -11.9% CPOE, -0.18 EPA per dropback, -6.62 total passing EPA.

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

T.Pryor Sr. (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.77 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps. Their top snap (+4.31 EPA): (10:43) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 6-C.Kessler pass deep left to 11-T.Pryor Sr. pushed ob at PIT 1 for 26 yards (31-R.Cockrell)..

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 4-5 Now 5-5 W

Cleveland Browns

Entered 0-10 Now 0-11 L