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NFL · Week 8 · October 28, 2018 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2018 Week 8 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 33–18 in Week 8

Anthony Brown led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 18–33 Week 8 finish.

Cleveland Browns 18 2–5
Final 18–33
Pittsburgh Steelers 33 4–2 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
18–33
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 6–14 Pittsburgh Steelers
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Game date
October 28, 2018

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • S.DeValve 2 REC · 28 YDS · 1 TD +3.2 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hilliard 1 REC · 24 YDS +1.4 Fantasy Impact
  • A.Callaway 5 REC · 36 YDS · 1 TD +1.1 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Anthony Brown
    Anthony Brown 6 REC · 74 YDS · 2 TD +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • James Conner
    James Conner 5 REC · 66 YDS +5.1 Fantasy Impact
  • V.McDonald 3 REC · 47 YDS +4.1 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 33–18 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Cleveland Browns 6–14 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Anthony Brown
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.
Game date
2018-10-28

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 33–18 on 2018-10-28. Anthony Brown posted a game-high +6.18 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 16 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns6066018
Pittsburgh Steelers014910033

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

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 9:15FG
    Greg Joseph

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 16
    Score
    3-0

    (9:15) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 2:38FG
    Greg Joseph

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 27
    Score
    6-0

    (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.

  3. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 11:35TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 43
    Score
    6-6

    (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 11:26XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-7

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:10TD
    Anthony Brown

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    6-13

    (:10) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 0:08XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    6-14

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 8:13Safety
    Baker Mayfield

    Points+2

    Yard line
    PIT 95
    Score
    6-16

    (8:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb to CLE 6 for 1 yard (98-V.Williams). PENALTY on CLE-69-D.Harrison, Offensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.

  8. CLECleveland Browns
    Q3 5:29TD
    ACA. Callaway

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 1
    Score
    12-16

    (5:29) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-24-C.Sensabaugh, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:49TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 12
    Score
    12-22

    (2:49) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  10. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 2:42XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    12-23

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  11. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:33FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 24
    Score
    12-26

    (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  12. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:10TD
    James Conner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 22
    Score
    12-32

    (2:10) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 2:04XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    12-33

    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  14. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 0:13TD
    SDS. DeValve

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 24
    Score
    18-33

    (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Anthony BrownAnthony Brown · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.18 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
  2. 2James ConnerJames Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.10 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play
  3. 3V. McDonald · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.12 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.37 EPA/play
  4. 4B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +3.56 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.09 EPA/play
  5. 5S. DeValve · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.18 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.06 EPA/play
  6. 6D. Hilliard · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.39 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
  7. 7James ConnerJames Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.38 total EPA · 26 snaps · +0.05 EPA/play
  8. 8B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Anthony Brown

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Anthony Brown — PIT · Receiving

Anthony Brown posted the highest total EPA (+6.18) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 8 counted snaps, they averaged +0.77 EPA per play.

Anthony Brown's top snap (+3.97 EPA): (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.77 EPA): B. Colquitt — 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice.

Quarterback report card

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

  • Baker MayfieldBaker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 44 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · +1.4% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.38 total EPA
  • B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 38 dropbacks · 63.2% completion · +6.5% CPOE · +0.09 EPA/play · +3.56 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.161+0.005
Offensive success rate32.5%50.6%
Pass EPA/play-0.054+0.094
Rush EPA/play-0.212+0.083
Defensive EPA/play-0.005+0.161
Defensive success rate49.4%67.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.01 vs -0.16), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.16 EPA/play (16th percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.01 EPA/play (52nd percentile vs. 2018 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 13 drives, -12.90 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 13 drives, +0.43 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:35)
  • Anthony BrownPittsburgh Steelers — Anthony Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:10)
  • Cleveland Browns — A. Callaway (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 5:29)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q3 2:49)
  • James ConnerPittsburgh Steelers — James Conner (Q4 2:10)
  • Cleveland Browns — S. DeValve (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q4 0:13)

Field goals

  • Greg JosephCleveland Browns — Greg Joseph (Q1 9:15)
  • Greg JosephCleveland Browns — Greg Joseph (Q1 2:38)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 13:33)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 6–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q1 9:15) — (9:15) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 27 (Q1 2:38) — (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 43 (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 11:26) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 0:10) — (:10) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 0:08) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 9–6. Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the PIT 95 (Q3 8:13); Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q3 5:29); Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 12 (Q3 2:49) — (2:49) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 2:42) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–6. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 24 (Q4 13:33) — (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 22 (Q4 2:10) — (2:10) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 2:04) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 24 (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.97]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 13:33) — (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 41 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt. [WPA -11.8% · EPA -3.84]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:07) — 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.77]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:25) — (7:25) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep right intended for 18-D.Ratley INTERCEPTED by 23-J.Haden at PIT 13. 23-J.Haden to PIT 13 for no gain. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -2.04]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 5:01) — (5:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Kindred (58-C.Kirksey) at CLE 46. 26-D.Kindred to CLE 44 for -2 yards (19-J.Smith-Schuster). [WPA -8.8% · EPA -3.34]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 8:07) — 4-B.Colquitt kicks 56 yards from CLE 20 to PIT 24. RECOVERED by CLE-37-D.Rice. [WPA -10.2% · EPA -5.77]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 12:09) — (12:09) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle to 22-S.Ridley to CLE 22 for 3 yards (26-D.Kindred). FUMBLES (26-D.Kindred), RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at CLE 20. 21-D.Ward to CLE 29 for 9 yard [WPA -8.0% · EPA -5.33]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q4 0:13) — (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA -0.0% · EPA +4.54]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 11:35) — (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.97]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 9:15 · PIT 16 · Score 3-0
    (9:15) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  2. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 2:38 · PIT 27 · Score 6-0
    (2:38) (Field Goal formation) 17-G.Joseph 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-4-B.Colquitt.
  3. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 11:35 · CLE 43 · Score 6-6
    (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 11:26 · CLE 15 · Score 6-7
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 0:10 · CLE 1 · Score 6-13
    (:10) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 84-A.Brown for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 0:08 · CLE 15 · Score 6-14
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q3 8:13 · PIT 95 · Score 6-16
    (8:13) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 24-N.Chubb to CLE 6 for 1 yard (98-V.Williams). PENALTY on CLE-69-D.Harrison, Offensive Holding, 5 yards, enforced in End Zone, SAFETY - No Play.
  8. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 5:29 · PIT 1 · Score 12-16
    (5:29) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 11-A.Callaway for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on PIT-24-C.Sensabaugh, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 2:49 · CLE 12 · Score 12-22
    (2:49) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  10. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:42 · CLE 15 · Score 12-23
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  11. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:33 · CLE 24 · Score 12-26
    (13:33) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 42 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  12. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 2:10 · CLE 22 · Score 12-32
    (2:10) (Shotgun) 30-J.Conner left tackle for 22 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 2:04 · CLE 15 · Score 12-33
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  14. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:13 · PIT 24 · Score 18-33
    (:13) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass deep middle to 87-S.DeValve for 24 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.
  • Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2018-10-28?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 33-18 in Week 8, 2018.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Q3: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 9; Q4: Cleveland Browns 6, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Final: Cleveland Browns 18, Pittsburgh Steelers 33.

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

Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 11:35) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — A. Brown (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q2 0:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Callaway (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 5:29) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q3 2:49) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q4 2:10) Cleveland Browns touchdown — S. DeValve (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 0:13) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 9:15, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — G. Joseph (Q1 2:38, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 13:33, 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?

Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 50.0% completion, +1.4% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.38 total passing EPA. B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 63.2% completion, +6.5% CPOE, +0.09 EPA per dropback, +3.56 total passing EPA.

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

Anthony Brown (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.18 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 8 snaps. Their top snap (+3.97 EPA): (11:35) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep left to 84-A.Brown for 43 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 2-4 Now 2-5 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 3-2 Now 4-2 W

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