Quick answer
- Winner
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Final score
- Pittsburgh Steelers 28–14 Cleveland Browns
- Halftime
- Cleveland Browns 7–10 Pittsburgh Steelers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Kenny Pickett
- Top passer
- Desmond Watson
- Biggest EPA play
- (6:19) 22-N.Harris up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (54-D.Jones, 93-T.Togiai). FUMBLES (…
- Game date
- 2023-01-08
Game summary
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28–14 on 2023-01-08. Kenny Pickett posted a game-high +13.33 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 21 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 10 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
CLECleveland Browns
(6:33) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(:43) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(9:07) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(3:17) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(10:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(4:39) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 44-D.Watt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 18-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
PITPittsburgh SteelersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:33TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 10
- Score
- 6-0
(6:33) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 6:27XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 7-0
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:52TD George PickensPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 7-6
(1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 1:47XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 0:43FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 31
- Score
- 7-10
(:43) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 9:07FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 16
- Score
- 7-13
(9:07) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:17TD Nick HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 4
- Score
- 7-19
(3:17) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 3:12XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 7-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:20TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 13-20
(10:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 10:11XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-20
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:39TD DWD. WattPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 14-26
(4:39) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 44-D.Watt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 4:37TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+8
- Yard line
- CLE 2
- Score
- 14-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 18-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Kenny Pickett · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +13.33 total EPA · 37 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 2George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +6.84 total EPA · 6 snaps · +1.14 EPA/play
- 3Co. Heyward · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.09 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.27 EPA/play
- 4David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +4.47 total EPA · 5 snaps · +0.89 EPA/play
- 5Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +3.00 total EPA · 6 snaps · +0.50 EPA/play
- 6
Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.85 total EPA · 3 snaps · +0.95 EPA/play - 7Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.85 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play
- 8
Donovan Peoples-Jones · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +1.69 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.42 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
Kenny Pickett — PIT · Passing
Kenny Pickett posted the highest total EPA (+13.33) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 37 counted snaps, they averaged +0.36 EPA per play.
Kenny Pickett's top snap (+5.00 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Biggest single play (-5.22 EPA): Nick Harris — (6:19) 22-N.Harris up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (54-D.Jones, 93-T.Togiai). FUMBLES (54-D.Jones), RECOVERED by CLE-94-A.Wright at CLE 5.
Quarterback report card
Desmond Watson led all passers in efficiency for Cleveland Browns, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns) · 46 dropbacks · 41.3% completion · +1.1% CPOE · -0.05 EPA/play · -2.13 total EPA- Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 35.1% completion · -13.0% CPOE · +0.36 EPA/play · +13.33 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.044 | +0.132 |
| Offensive success rate | 39.0% | 44.7% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.046 | +0.360 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.031 | -0.127 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.132 | +0.044 |
| Defensive success rate | 55.3% | 61.0% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Pittsburgh Steelers held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.13 vs -0.04), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Cleveland Browns: -0.04 EPA/play (40th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Pittsburgh Steelers: +0.13 EPA/play (86th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -3.37 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 10 drives, +11.18 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Desmond Watson pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — George Pickens (Kenny Pickett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb (Desmond Watson pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — D. Watt
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 10 (Q2 6:33) — (6:33) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 6:27) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 31 (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 1:47) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 31 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 10–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 16 (Q3 9:07) — (9:07) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 4 (Q3 3:17) — (3:17) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q3 3:12) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The fourth quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–7. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 10:20) — (10:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 10:11) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q4 4:39) — (4:39) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 44-D.Watt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 2 (Q4 4:37) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 18-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 22-N.Harris up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (54-D.Jones, 93-T.Togiai). FUMBLES (54-D.Jones), RECOVERED by CLE-94-A.Wright at CLE 5.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short right to 18-D.Johnson to CLE 2 for 32 yards (37-D.Bell).
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 1:23) — (1:23) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass deep middle intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 29-L.Wallace at PIT 41. 29-L.Wallace to PIT 44 for 3 yards (2-A.Cooper).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:06) — (1:06) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep left to 14-G.Pickens pushed ob at CLE 32 for 24 yards (23-M.Emerson).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:19) — (6:19) 22-N.Harris up the middle to CLE 1 for no gain (54-D.Jones, 93-T.Togiai). FUMBLES (54-D.Jones), RECOVERED by CLE-94-A.Wright at CLE 5.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 1:52) — (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 5:48) — (5:48) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short middle intended for 18-Dav.Bell INTERCEPTED by 23-D.Kazee at CLE 37. 23-D.Kazee to CLE 25 for 12 yards (4-D.Watson).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 8:29) — (8:29) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass short right to 18-D.Johnson to CLE 2 for 32 yards (37-D.Bell).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 6:33 · PIT 10 · Score 6-0
(6:33) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 85-D.Njoku for 10 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 6:27 · PIT 15 · Score 7-0
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 1:52 · CLE 31 · Score 7-6
(1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 1:47 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · CLE 31 · Score 7-10
(:43) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 9:07 · CLE 16 · Score 7-13
(9:07) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q3 3:17 · CLE 4 · Score 7-19
(3:17) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 22-N.Harris right guard for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q3 3:12 · CLE 15 · Score 7-20
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 10:20 · PIT 2 · Score 13-20
(10:20) (Shotgun) 4-D.Watson pass short left to 24-N.Chubb for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 10:11 · PIT 15 · Score 14-20
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 4:39 · CLE 1 · Score 14-26
(4:39) 72-T.Scott reported in as eligible. 44-D.Watt up the middle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+8) — Q4 4:37 · CLE 2 · Score 14-28
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 8-K.Pickett pass to 18-D.Johnson is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
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.
- Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Kenny Pickett (PIT) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers on 2023-01-08?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28-14 in Week 18, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Q2: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q3: Cleveland Browns 0, Pittsburgh Steelers 10; Q4: Cleveland Browns 7, Pittsburgh Steelers 14; Final: Cleveland Browns 14, Pittsburgh Steelers 28.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (D. Watson pass) (Q2 6:33) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — G. Pickens (K. Pickett pass) (Q2 1:52) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q3 3:17) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (D. Watson pass) (Q4 10:20) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — D. Watt (Q4 4:39) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 9:07, 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?
Desmond Watson (Cleveland Browns), 41.3% completion, +1.1% CPOE, -0.05 EPA per dropback, -2.13 total passing EPA. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers), 35.1% completion, -13.0% CPOE, +0.36 EPA per dropback, +13.33 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers?
Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +13.33 total EPA on Passing plays. across 37 snaps. Their top snap (+5.00 EPA): (1:52) (Shotgun) 8-K.Pickett pass deep middle to 14-G.Pickens for 31 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Season records after this game
Cleveland Browns
Entered 7-9 Now 7-10 L
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-8 Now 9-8 W
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