Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 48–37 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 35–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Baker Mayfield
- Top passer
- B. Roethlisberger
- Biggest EPA play
- (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger Aborted. 53-M.Pouncey FUMBLES at PIT 22, touched at P…
- Game date
- 2021-01-10
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 48–37 on 2021-01-10. Baker Mayfield posted a game-high +12.97 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q1 with 28 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 48 | |
| 0 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 37 |
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
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Baker Mayfield · Cleveland Browns · Passing · +12.97 total EPA · 38 snaps · +0.34 EPA/play - 2

JuJu Smith-Schuster · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.51 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.43 EPA/play - 3
J. Landry · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.87 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.86 EPA/play - 4

Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +5.93 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.48 EPA/play - 5
B. Roethlisberger · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +5.20 total EPA · 73 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play - 6

Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +4.77 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.68 EPA/play - 7

Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.88 total EPA · 8 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 8

James Conner · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.86 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.41 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
Baker Mayfield — CLE · Passing
Baker Mayfield posted the highest total EPA (+12.97) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 38 counted snaps, they averaged +0.34 EPA per play.
Baker Mayfield's top snap (+4.78 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-8.03 EPA): B. Roethlisberger — (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger Aborted. 53-M.Pouncey FUMBLES at PIT 22, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-42-K.Joseph at PIT -2. 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) · 73 dropbacks · 64.4% completion · +4.2% CPOE · +0.07 EPA/play · +5.20 total EPA
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) · 38 dropbacks · 55.3% completion · -6.7% CPOE · +0.34 EPA/play · +12.97 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | ||
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.156 | -0.038 |
| Offensive success rate | 44.2% | 47.2% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.341 | +0.071 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.407 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.038 | -0.156 |
| Defensive success rate | 52.8% | 55.8% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Cleveland Browns generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.16 vs -0.04), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: +0.16 EPA/play (79th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.04 EPA/play (34th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 14 drives, +13.42 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 14 drives, -4.05 total EPA, 7 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
Cleveland Browns — B. Roethlisberger
Cleveland Browns — J. Landry (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt 
Cleveland Browns — Kareem Hunt 
Pittsburgh Steelers — James Conner 
Cleveland Browns — Austin Hooper (Baker Mayfield pass)
Pittsburgh Steelers — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — JuJu Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Baker Mayfield pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) 
Pittsburgh Steelers — Chase Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass)
Field goals

Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
Cleveland Browns — C. Parkey
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 28–0. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 78 (Q1 14:54); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 14:46) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 40 (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 9:46) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 11 (Q1 4:47) — (4:47) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 4:40) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 8 (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 1:56) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 1:47) — (1:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:44) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 0:37) — (:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 0:34) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 0:05) — (:05) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 13–0. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 17 (Q3 7:28) — (7:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q3 3:01) — (3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 2:57) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 40 (Q4 12:41) — (12:41) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 24-N.Chubb for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 12:32) — 2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 29 (Q4 11:13) — (11:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 6 (Q4 4:31) — (4:31) 2-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 19 (Q4 2:55) — (2:55) 2-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 7 (Q4 1:13) — (1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers registered a safety from the CLE 2 (Q4 1:09) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger Aborted. 53-M.Pouncey FUMBLES at PIT 22, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-42-K.Joseph at PIT -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 24-B.Snell INTERCEPTED by 36-M.Stewart Jr. [42-K.Joseph] at PIT 49. 36-M.Stewart Jr. to PIT 46 for 3 yards (53-M.Pouncey).
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:55) — (9:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 2:01) — (2:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 18-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Redwine at PIT 45. 29-S.Redwine ran ob at PIT 15 for 30 yards (71-M.Feiler; 53-M.Pouncey).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 14:54) — (14:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger Aborted. 53-M.Pouncey FUMBLES at PIT 22, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-42-K.Joseph at PIT -2. TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 10:53) — (10:53) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 24-B.Snell INTERCEPTED by 36-M.Stewart Jr. [42-K.Joseph] at PIT 49. 36-M.Stewart Jr. to PIT 46 for 3 yards (53-M.Pouncey).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:25) — (3:25) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short middle intended for 85-E.Ebron INTERCEPTED by 44-S.Takitaki at PIT 48. 44-S.Takitaki pushed ob at PIT 25 for 23 yards (78-A.Villanueva).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 3:33) — (3:33) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle intended for 18-Di.Johnson INTERCEPTED by 29-S.Redwine at PIT 45. 29-S.Redwine ran ob at PIT 15 for 30 yards (71-M.Feiler; 53-M.Pouncey).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 14:54 · CLE 78 · Score 6-0
(14:54) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger Aborted. 53-M.Pouncey FUMBLES at PIT 22, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-42-K.Joseph at PIT -2. TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 14:46 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 9:55 · PIT 40 · Score 13-0
(9:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 9:46 · PIT 15 · Score 14-0
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 4:47 · PIT 11 · Score 20-0
(4:47) 27-K.Hunt left tackle for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 4:40 · PIT 15 · Score 21-0
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:01 · PIT 8 · Score 27-0
(2:01) (Shotgun) 27-K.Hunt left end for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 1:56 · PIT 15 · Score 28-0
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:47 · CLE 1 · Score 28-6
(1:47) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 30-J.Conner right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:44 · CLE 15 · Score 28-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 0:37 · PIT 7 · Score 34-7
(:37) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short right to 81-A.Hooper for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 0:34 · PIT 15 · Score 35-7
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:05 · CLE 31 · Score 35-10
(:05) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 7:28 · CLE 17 · Score 35-16
(7:28) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep right to 85-E.Ebron for 17 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:01 · CLE 5 · Score 35-22
(3:01) (Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 19-J.Smith-Schuster for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 2:57 · CLE 15 · Score 35-23
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-57-K.Canaday, Holder-4-J.Berry.
Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:41 · PIT 40 · Score 41-23
(12:41) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 24-N.Chubb for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 12:32 · PIT 15 · Score 42-23
2-C.Parkey extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 11:13 · CLE 29 · Score 42-29
(11:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass deep middle to 11-C.Claypool for 29 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 4:31 · PIT 6 · Score 45-29
(4:31) 2-C.Parkey 24 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q4 2:55 · PIT 19 · Score 48-29
(2:55) 2-C.Parkey 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-7-J.Gillan.
Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 1:13 · CLE 7 · Score 48-35
(1:13) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 7-B.Roethlisberger pass short left to 11-C.Claypool for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Pittsburgh Steelers Safety (+2) — Q4 1:09 · CLE 2 · Score 48-37
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 7-B.Roethlisberger pass to 30-J.Conner is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- B. Roethlisberger (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
- Baker Mayfield (CLE) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2021-01-10?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 48-37 in Week 18, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q1: Cleveland Browns 28, Pittsburgh Steelers 0; Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 13; Q4: Cleveland Browns 13, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 48, Pittsburgh Steelers 37.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — B. Roethlisberger (Q1 14:54) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Landry (B. Mayfield pass) (Q1 9:55) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 4:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — K. Hunt (Q1 2:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Conner (Q2 1:47) Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Hooper (B. Mayfield pass) (Q2 0:37) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — E. Ebron (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 7:28) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Smith-Schuster (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q3 3:01) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (B. Mayfield pass) (Q4 12:41) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 11:13) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Claypool (B. Roethlisberger pass) (Q4 1:13) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:05, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 4:31, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. Parkey (Q4 2:55, 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?
B. Roethlisberger (Pittsburgh Steelers), 64.4% completion, +4.2% CPOE, +0.07 EPA per dropback, +5.20 total passing EPA. Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns), 55.3% completion, -6.7% CPOE, +0.34 EPA per dropback, +12.97 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +12.97 total EPA on Passing plays. across 38 snaps. Their top snap (+4.78 EPA): (9:55) (Shotgun) 6-B.Mayfield pass short middle to 80-J.Landry for 40 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 11-5 Now 12-5 W
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 12-4 Now 12-5 L