Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 29–17 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 14–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- David Njoku
- Top passer
- Mitchell Trubisky
- Biggest EPA play
- (:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Later…
- Game date
- 2022-09-22
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29–17 on 2022-09-22, overcoming Pittsburgh Steelers's 14–13 halftime lead. David Njoku posted a game-high +6.43 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 |
 Cleveland Browns | 7 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 29 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(2:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(15:00) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Offside, declined.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(9:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
(3:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(2:34) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(9:33) 68-M.Dunn and 72-H.Froholdt reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(1:51) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Lateral to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Harris to PIT 2 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at PIT -1. TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:57TD Amari CooperPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 11
- Score
- 0-6
(2:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q1 2:54XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 15:00TD Nick HarrisPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 5
- Score
- 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Offside, declined.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 14:55XP 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.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 9:01TD David NjokuPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 7
- Score
- 7-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:55TD Mitchell TrubiskyPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 1
- Score
- 13-13
(3:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 3:50XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 14-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q3 2:34FG Cade YorkPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 14-16
(2:34) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:33TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 1
- Score
- 14-22
(9:33) 68-M.Dunn and 72-H.Froholdt reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 9:29XP Cade YorkPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 14-23
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 1:51FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 17
- Score
- 17-23
(1:51) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 0:09TD Dyontae JohnsonPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 96
- Score
- 17-29
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Lateral to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Harris to PIT 2 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at PIT 2, RECOVERED by CLE-21-D.Ward at PIT -1. TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1David Njoku · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +6.43 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.64 EPA/play
- 2
Jacoby Brissett · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +3.23 total EPA · 3 snaps · +1.08 EPA/play - 3Amari Cooper · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.97 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
- 4
Jaylen Warren · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +2.92 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.73 EPA/play - 5
Kareem Hunt · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.73 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.14 EPA/play - 6Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +1.51 total EPA · 23 snaps · +0.07 EPA/play
- 7
Chase Claypool · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.20 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.20 EPA/play - 8Mitchell Trubisky · Pittsburgh Steelers · Rushing · +1.18 total EPA · 2 snaps · +0.59 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
David Njoku — CLE · Receiving
David Njoku posted the highest total EPA (+6.43) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Cleveland Browns. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.64 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-6.94 EPA): Mitchell Trubisky — (:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Lateral to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Harris to PIT 2 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at P
Quarterback report card
Mitchell Trubisky led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 37 dropbacks · 54.1% completion · +0.1% CPOE · -0.21 EPA/play · -7.81 total EPA
- Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · -0.8% CPOE · -0.00 EPA/play · -0.06 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.096 | +0.064 |
| Offensive success rate | 45.5% | 46.0% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.211 | -0.002 |
| Rush EPA/play | +0.285 | +0.170 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.064 | +0.096 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.0% | 54.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Cleveland Browns held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.06 vs -0.10), even if the scoreboard told a different story.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.10 EPA/play (27th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: +0.06 EPA/play (72nd percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 11 drives, +5.55 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -7.36 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Amari Cooper (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Nick Harris
- Cleveland Browns — David Njoku (Jacoby Brissett pass)
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Mitchell Trubisky
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Cleveland Browns — Dyontae Johnson (Mitchell Trubisky pass)
Field goals
- Cleveland Browns — Cade York
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
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 11 (Q1 2:57) — (2:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q1 2:54) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The second quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 14–6. Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 5 (Q2 15:00) — (15:00) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Offside, declined.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 14:55) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 7 (Q2 9:01) — (9:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 1 (Q2 3:55) — (3:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q2 3:50) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin..
The third quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 3–0. Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q3 2:34) — (2:34) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 1 (Q4 9:33) — (9:33) 68-M.Dunn and 72-H.Froholdt reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q4 9:29) — 3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 17 (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the CLE 96 (Q4 0:09).
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Cleveland Browns (Q2 0:34) — (:34) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 2-A.Cooper to PIT 28 for 3 yards (55-D.Bush). The Replay Official reviewed the pass completion ruling, and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) 7-J.Brisse
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 6:39) — (6:39) 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 7-J.Brissett scrambles right end ran ob at PIT 31 for 5 yards (50-M.Reed). PENALTY on CLE-68-M.Dunn, Offensive Holding, 10 yards, enforced at PIT 36 - No Play
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 4:20) — (4:20) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb right tackle to PIT 12 for 36 yards (34-T.Edmunds).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 4:41) — (4:41) 27-K.Hunt right guard to PIT 27 for 9 yards (25-A.Witherspoon, 51-M.Jack). CLE-71-J.Wills was injured during the play. His return is Probable.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:09) — (:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Lateral to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Harris to PIT 2 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at P
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q1 6:00) — (6:00) 9-C.Boswell 49 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin.
- Cleveland Browns (Q1 9:27) — (9:27) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett sacked at CLE 23 for -8 yards (sack split by 99-L.Ogunjobi and 56-A.Highsmith).
- Cleveland Browns (Q3 8:51) — (8:51) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 2-A.Cooper ran ob at CLE 43 for 28 yards (39-M.Fitzpatrick).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q1 2:57 · PIT 11 · Score 0-6
(2:57) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short middle to 2-A.Cooper for 11 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q1 2:54 · PIT 15 · Score 0-7
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 15:00 · CLE 5 · Score 6-7
(15:00) (Shotgun) 22-N.Harris left tackle for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. Penalty on CLE-21-D.Ward, Defensive Offside, declined. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 14:55 · CLE 15 · Score 7-7
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 9:01 · PIT 7 · Score 7-13
(9:01) (Shotgun) 7-J.Brissett pass short right to 85-D.Njoku for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q2 3:55 · CLE 1 · Score 13-13
(3:55) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky right end for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q2 3:50 · CLE 15 · Score 14-13
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q3 2:34 · PIT 16 · Score 14-16
(2:34) 3-C.York 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 9:33 · PIT 1 · Score 14-22
(9:33) 68-M.Dunn and 72-H.Froholdt reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q4 9:29 · PIT 15 · Score 14-23
3-C.York extra point is GOOD, Center-47-C.Hughlett, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q4 1:51 · CLE 17 · Score 17-23
(1:51) 9-C.Boswell 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-6-P.Harvin. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 0:09 · CLE 96 · Score 17-29
(:09) (Shotgun) 10-M.Trubisky pass short left to 18-D.Johnson to PIT 12 for 8 yards. Lateral to 11-C.Claypool to PIT 6 for -6 yards. Lateral to 22-N.Harris to PIT 2 for -4 yards. FUMBLES, touched at P
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.
- David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2022-09-22?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 29-17 in Week 3, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q1: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 7; Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 14, Cleveland Browns 6; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 0, Cleveland Browns 3; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 13; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 17, Cleveland Browns 29.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Brissett pass) (Q1 2:57) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — N. Harris (Q2 15:00) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Njoku (J. Brissett pass) (Q2 9:01) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — M. Trubisky (Q2 3:55) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 9:33) Cleveland Browns touchdown — D. Johnson (M. Trubisky pass) (Q4 0:09) Cleveland Browns field goal — C. York (Q3 2:34, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q4 1:51, 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?
Mitchell Trubisky (Pittsburgh Steelers), 54.1% completion, +0.1% CPOE, -0.21 EPA per dropback, -7.81 total passing EPA. Jacoby Brissett (Cleveland Browns), 61.8% completion, -0.8% CPOE, -0.00 EPA per dropback, -0.06 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
David Njoku (Cleveland Browns) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +6.43 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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