Steelers 22–24 Browns: Score, Stats & Recap | Week 17, 2020

Q: How did the quarterbacks play in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?

M. Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.2% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.09 total passing EPA. B. Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 48.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.84 total passing EPA.

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

C. Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.15 EPA): (10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Quick answer

Winner: Cleveland Browns
Final score: Cleveland Browns 24–22 Pittsburgh Steelers
Halftime: Pittsburgh Steelers 6–10 Cleveland Browns at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP: Chase Claypool
Top passer: Mason Rudolph
Biggest EPA play: (1:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED …
Game date: 2021-01-03

Game summary

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–22 on 2021-01-03. Chase Claypool posted a game-high +9.51 total EPA in the receiving.

The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 20 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	—	T
Pittsburgh Steelers	0	6	3	13	0	22
Cleveland Browns	7	3	7	7	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

PITPittsburgh Steelers

PIT 47

+1CLE 35

+3CLE 11

+1PIT 15

+1CLE 15

CLE 2

CLECleveland Browns

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:38TD
Nick Chubb
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 47
Score
0-6
(9:38) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q1 9:29XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 35
Score
0-7
2-C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:48FG
CPC. Parkey
Points+3
Yard line
PIT 5
Score
0-10
(9:48) 2-C.Parkey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 4:14FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 11
Score
3-10
(4:14) 16-M.Wright 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:12FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
6-10
(1:12) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 8:34FG
Matthew Wright
Points+3
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
9-10
(8:34) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:52TD
Austin Hooper
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 2
Score
9-16
(3:52) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q3 3:48XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
9-17
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 15:00TD
JLJ. Landry
Points+6
Yard line
PIT 3
Score
9-23
(15:00) 80-J.Landry left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland Browns
Q4 14:57XP
CPC. Parkey
Points+1
Yard line
PIT 15
Score
9-24
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:13TD
Chase Claypool
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 28
Score
15-24
(10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 10:07XP
Matthew Wright
Points+1
Yard line
CLE 15
Score
16-24
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:26TD
JuJu Smith-Schuster
Points+6
Yard line
CLE 2
Score
22-24
(1:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

1Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.51 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
2Di. Johnson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +9.42 total EPA · 4 snaps · +2.36 EPA/play
3Mason Rudolph · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +9.09 total EPA · 43 snaps · +0.21 EPA/play
4Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +7.84 total EPA · 35 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play
5J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.71 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.79 EPA/play
6KhaDarel Hodge · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.99 total EPA · 2 snaps · +2.00 EPA/play
7Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.85 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
8Austin Hooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.12 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.62 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

Chase Claypool — PIT · Receiving

Chase Claypool posted the highest total EPA (+9.51) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 12 counted snaps, they averaged +0.79 EPA per play.

Chase Claypool's top snap (+5.15 EPA): (10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

Biggest single play (-5.40 EPA): Mason Rudolph — (1:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 36-M.Stewart Jr. [50-J.Phillips] at 50. 36-M.Stewart Jr. to PIT 20 for 30 yards (24-B.Snell).

Quarterback report card

Mason Rudolph led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 43 dropbacks · 51.2% completion · -1.2% CPOE · +0.21 EPA/play · +9.09 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 35 dropbacks · 48.6% completion · +1.1% CPOE · +0.22 EPA/play · +7.84 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

Stat	Pittsburgh Steelers	Cleveland Browns
Offensive EPA/play	+0.099	+0.104
Offensive success rate	39.0%	50.6%
Pass EPA/play	+0.135	+0.224
Rush EPA/play	+0.007	+0.107
Defensive EPA/play	-0.104	-0.099
Defensive success rate	49.4%	61.0%

Drive & efficiency notes

Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers +0.10, Cleveland Browns +0.10) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.10 EPA/play (69th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
Cleveland Browns: +0.10 EPA/play (70th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)

Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, +8.20 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Pittsburgh Steelers: 9 drives, +8.14 total EPA, 5 scoring drives

Who scored touchdowns and field goals

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

Touchdowns

Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Q1 9:38)
Cleveland Browns — Austin Hooper (Baker Mayfield pass) (Q3 3:52)
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Q4 15:00)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 10:13)
Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (Mason Rudolph pass) (Q4 1:26)

Field goals

Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey (Q2 9:48)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q2 4:14)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q2 1:12)
Pittsburgh Steelers — Matthew Wright (Q3 8:34)

Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 47 (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the CLE 35 (Q1 9:29) — 2-C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback..

The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 6–3. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 5 (Q2 9:48) — (9:48) 2-C.Parkey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 11 (Q2 4:14) — (4:14) 16-M.Wright 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q2 1:12) — (1:12) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..

The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 7–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 28 (Q3 8:34) — (8:34) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q3 3:52) — (3:52) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q3 3:48) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..

The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 3 (Q4 15:00) — (15:00) 80-J.Landry left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 14:57) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 28 (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 10:07) — 16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:26) — (1:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool to CLE 36 for 41 yards (39-T.Mitchell). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 1:23) — (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 2-M.Rudolph pass to 11-C.Claypool is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. [WPA -13.5% · EPA -0.95]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:02) — (3:02) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 18-Di.Johnson to CLE 10 for 47 yards (42-K.Joseph). [WPA +10.5% · EPA +3.10]
Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:38) — (9:38) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +10.2% · EPA +3.82]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson pushed ob at CLE 25 for 41 yards (34-R.Jackson). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.94]

Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 1:42) — (1:42) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short left intended for 19-J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by 36-M.Stewart Jr. [50-J.Phillips] at 50. 36-M.Stewart Jr. to PIT 20 for 30 yards (24-B.Snell). [WPA -7.4% · EPA -5.40]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 10:13) — (10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +5.8% · EPA +5.15]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q3 10:19) — (10:19) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep left to 11-C.Claypool to CLE 36 for 41 yards (39-T.Mitchell). [WPA +14.2% · EPA +4.21]
Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 6:54) — (6:54) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 18-Di.Johnson pushed ob at CLE 25 for 41 yards (34-R.Jackson). [WPA +9.3% · EPA +3.94]

Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:38 · PIT 47 · Score 0-6
(9:38) 24-N.Chubb right tackle for 47 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:29 · CLE 35 · Score 0-7
2-C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 9:48 · PIT 5 · Score 0-10
(9:48) 2-C.Parkey 23 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 4:14 · CLE 11 · Score 3-10
(4:14) 16-M.Wright 29 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 1:12 · CLE 28 · Score 6-10
(1:12) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 8:34 · CLE 28 · Score 9-10
(8:34) 16-M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q3 3:52 · PIT 2 · Score 9-16
(3:52) 6-B.Mayfield pass short left to 81-A.Hooper for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q3 3:48 · PIT 15 · Score 9-17
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 15:00 · PIT 3 · Score 9-23
(15:00) 80-J.Landry left end for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 14:57 · PIT 15 · Score 9-24
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 10:13 · CLE 28 · Score 15-24
(10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 10:07 · CLE 15 · Score 16-24
16-M.Wright extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:26 · CLE 2 · Score 22-24
(1:26) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass short middle to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

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.
One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2021-01-03?

The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-22 in Week 17, 2020.

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

Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 6, Cleveland Browns 3; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 7; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Cleveland Browns 7; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 22, Cleveland Browns 24.

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

Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q1 9:38) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hooper (B. Mayfield pass) (Q3 3:52) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (Q4 15:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 10:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (M. Rudolph pass) (Q4 1:26) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q2 9:48, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 4:14, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q2 1:12, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — M. Wright (Q3 8:34, 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?

Mason Rudolph (Pittsburgh Steelers), 51.2% completion, -1.2% CPOE, +0.21 EPA per dropback, +9.09 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 48.6% completion, +1.1% CPOE, +0.22 EPA per dropback, +7.84 total passing EPA.

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

Chase Claypool (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +9.51 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 12 snaps. Their top snap (+5.15 EPA): (10:13) (Shotgun) 2-M.Rudolph pass deep right to 11-C.Claypool for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?

Yes — the margin was 2 points. Cleveland Browns won 24-22 in a game that came down to the wire.

Season records after this game

Pittsburgh Steelers

Entered 12-3 Now 12-4 L

Cleveland Browns

Entered 10-5 Now 11-5 W

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