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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2019 · 12 min read

Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers: 2019 Week 13 Recap

Steelers defeat Browns 20–13 in Week 13

Jordan Washington led Fantasy Impact as Steelers prevailed in a 13–20 Week 13 finish.

Cleveland Browns 13 5–7
Final 13–20
Pittsburgh Steelers 20 7–5 Winner
Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
13–20
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Washington
Game date
December 1, 2019

Top fantasy performers · Browns

  • J.Landry 6 REC · 76 YDS +4.8 Fantasy Impact
  • Stephen Carlson
    Stephen Carlson 2 REC · 28 YDS +2.1 Fantasy Impact
  • Nick Chubb
    Nick Chubb 1 REC · 21 YDS +0.9 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Steelers

  • Jordan Washington
    Jordan Washington 4 REC · 111 YDS · 1 TD +9.6 Fantasy Impact
  • D.Hodges 14/25 · 208 YDS · 1 TD +7.9 Fantasy Impact
  • J.Samuels 2 REC · 22 YDS +2.3 Fantasy Impact
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Quick answer

Winner
Pittsburgh Steelers
Final score
Pittsburgh Steelers 20–13 Cleveland Browns
Halftime
Tied 10–10 at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jordan Washington
Top passer
Baker Mayfield
Biggest EPA play
(7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.M…
Game date
2019-12-01

Game summary

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20–13 on 2019-12-01. Jordan Washington posted a game-high +9.55 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 17 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4—T
Cleveland Browns3703013
Pittsburgh Steelers01073020

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

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. CLECleveland Browns
    Q1 7:34FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 13
    Score
    3-0

    (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  2. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:46TD
    Kareem Hunt

    Points+6

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    9-0

    (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. CLECleveland Browns
    Q2 7:40XP
    Austin Seibert

    Points+1

    Yard line
    PIT 15
    Score
    10-0

    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

  4. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 3:00FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 21
    Score
    10-3

    (3:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  5. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:06TD
    Jordan Washington

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 30
    Score
    10-9

    (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

  6. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q2 1:00XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-10

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

  7. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:42TD
    ZBZ. Banner

    Points+6

    Yard line
    CLE 1
    Score
    10-16

    (10:42) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.

  8. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q3 10:36XP
    Chris Boswell

    Points+1

    Yard line
    CLE 15
    Score
    10-17

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

  9. PITPittsburgh Steelers
    Q4 13:51FG
    Chris Boswell

    Points+3

    Yard line
    CLE 11
    Score
    10-20

    (13:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.

  10. CLECleveland Browns
    Q4 7:34FG
    Austin Seibert

    Points+3

    Yard line
    PIT 16
    Score
    13-20

    (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jordan WashingtonJordan Washington · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.55 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.39 EPA/play
  2. 2D. Hodges · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +7.89 total EPA · 25 snaps · +0.32 EPA/play
  3. 3J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play
  4. 4J. Samuels · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.28 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
  5. 5Truman JonesTruman Jones · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.16 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.16 EPA/play
  6. 6Stephen CarlsonStephen Carlson · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.06 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.03 EPA/play
  7. 7Dyontae JohnsonDyontae Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +0.98 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.98 EPA/play
  8. 8Nick ChubbNick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +0.87 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

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

Jordan Washington

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jordan Washington — PIT · Receiving

Jordan Washington posted the highest total EPA (+9.55) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 4 counted snaps, they averaged +2.39 EPA per play.

Jordan Washington's top snap (+3.66 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.

Biggest single play (-5.05 EPA): D. Hodges — (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson).

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) · 39 dropbacks · 46.2% completion · -6.3% CPOE · -0.12 EPA/play · -4.78 total EPA
  • D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 25 dropbacks · 56.0% completion · +14.8% CPOE · +0.32 EPA/play · +7.89 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatCleveland BrownsPittsburgh Steelers
Offensive EPA/play-0.075-0.009
Offensive success rate39.5%39.5%
Pass EPA/play-0.118+0.316
Rush EPA/play+0.016-0.159
Defensive EPA/play+0.009+0.075
Defensive success rate60.5%60.5%

Drive & efficiency notes

Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (-0.01 vs -0.07), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • Cleveland Browns: -0.07 EPA/play (36th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.01 EPA/play (49th percentile vs. 2019 team-game averages)
  • Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -6.09 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, -0.65 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

  • Kareem HuntCleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q2 7:46)
  • Jordan WashingtonPittsburgh Steelers — Jordan Washington (D. Hodges pass) (Q2 1:06)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers — Z. Banner (Q3 10:42)

Field goals

  • Austin SeibertCleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q1 7:34)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q2 3:00)
  • Chris BoswellPittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell (Q4 13:51)
  • Austin SeibertCleveland Browns — Austin Seibert (Q4 7:34)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 13 (Q1 7:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 15 (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 7:40) — 4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 21 (Q2 3:00) — (3:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 30 (Q2 1:06); Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:00) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 7–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q3 10:42) — (10:42) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 10:36) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 3–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q4 13:51) — (13:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q4 7:34) — (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.05]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.66]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.17]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 13:01) — (13:01) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington pushed ob at CLE 15 for 44 yards (21-D.Ward). [WPA +9.0% · EPA +2.68]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q1 12:18) — (12:18) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 89-S.Carlson to PIT 22 for 21 yards (23-J.Haden). [WPA +8.1% · EPA +1.60]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 7:30) — (7:30) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep left intended for 18-D.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 39-T.Mitchell at CLE 42. 39-T.Mitchell to PIT 30 for 28 yards (18-D.Johnson). [WPA -13.7% · EPA -5.05]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:59) — (4:59) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 44 for -8 yards (48-B.Dupree). FUMBLES (48-B.Dupree) [48-B.Dupree], RECOVERED by PIT-97-C.Heyward at CLE 46. 97-C.Heyward to CLE 46 for no gain (77-W.Teller [WPA -7.0% · EPA -4.86]
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined. [WPA +12.5% · EPA +3.66]
  • Cleveland Browns (Q2 7:46) — (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +9.2% · EPA +3.17]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q1 7:34 · PIT 13 · Score 3-0
    (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 31 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  2. Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 7:46 · PIT 15 · Score 9-0
    (7:46) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 27-K.Hunt for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 7:40 · PIT 15 · Score 10-0
    4-A.Seibert extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
  4. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 3:00 · CLE 21 · Score 10-3
    (3:00) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 39 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  5. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:06 · CLE 30 · Score 10-9
    (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined.
  6. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:00 · CLE 15 · Score 10-10
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  7. Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 10:42 · CLE 1 · Score 10-16
    (10:42) 72-Z.Banner reported in as eligible. 24-B.Snell Jr. left guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
  8. Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 10:36 · CLE 15 · Score 10-17
    9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  9. Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 13:51 · CLE 11 · Score 10-20
    (13:51) (Field Goal formation) 9-C.Boswell 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
  10. Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 7:34 · PIT 16 · Score 13-20
    (7:34) (Field Goal formation) 4-A.Seibert 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.

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.
  • One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
  • Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
  • Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2019-12-01?

The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 20-13 in Week 13, 2019.

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

Q1: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 7; Q4: Cleveland Browns 3, Pittsburgh Steelers 3; Final: Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 20.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 7:46) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Washington (D. Hodges pass) (Q2 1:06) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — Z. Banner (Q3 10:42) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q1 7:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 3:00, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 13:51, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — A. Seibert (Q4 7:34, 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), 46.2% completion, -6.3% CPOE, -0.12 EPA per dropback, -4.78 total passing EPA. D. Hodges (Pittsburgh Steelers), 56.0% completion, +14.8% CPOE, +0.32 EPA per dropback, +7.89 total passing EPA.

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

Jordan Washington (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.55 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 4 snaps. Their top snap (+3.66 EPA): (1:06) (Shotgun) 6-D.Hodges pass deep right to 13-J.Washington for 30 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-38-T.Carrie, Defensive Pass Interference, declined..

Was Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers a close game?

Yes — the margin was 7 points. Pittsburgh Steelers won 20-13 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.

Season records after this game

Cleveland Browns

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 6-5 Now 7-5 W

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