Quick answer
- Winner
- Cleveland Browns
- Final score
- Cleveland Browns 24–19 Pittsburgh Steelers
- Halftime
- Pittsburgh Steelers 3–13 Cleveland Browns at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Russell Wilson
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (7:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston sacked at CLE 20 for -5 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.…
- Game date
- 2024-11-21
Game summary
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24–19 on 2024-11-21. Russell Wilson posted a game-high +8.81 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 27 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pittsburgh Steelers | 3 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
 Cleveland Browns | 13 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
PITPittsburgh Steelers
(10:58) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(4:03) 59-W.Reid and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-6-P.Queen has returned to the game.
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
(:43) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30.
(2:00) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(12:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Winston pass to 85-D.Njoku is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
(8:00) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
(6:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson].
(1:00) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
CLECleveland BrownsFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q2 10:58FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 30
- Score
- 3-0
(10:58) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:03TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 3-6
(4:03) 59-W.Reid and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-6-P.Queen has returned to the game.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 4:00XP Dustin HopkinsPoints+1
- Yard line
- PIT 15
- Score
- 3-7
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:43FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- PIT 16
- Score
- 3-10
(:43) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q2 0:40FG Dustin HopkinsPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 35
- Score
- 3-10
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q3 2:00FG Chris BoswellPoints+3
- Yard line
- CLE 9
- Score
- 6-10
(2:00) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 12:23TD Jameis WinstonPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-16
(12:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 12:16Safety Jameis WinstonPoints+2
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 6-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Winston pass to 85-D.Njoku is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 8:00TD Jaylen WarrenPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 3
- Score
- 12-18
(8:00) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 7:57XP Chris BoswellPoints+1
- Yard line
- CLE 15
- Score
- 13-18
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.
- PITPittsburgh Steelers
Q4 6:20TD Calvin Austin IIIPoints+6
- Yard line
- CLE 23
- Score
- 19-18
(6:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson].
- CLECleveland Browns
Q4 1:00TD Nick ChubbPoints+6
- Yard line
- PIT 2
- Score
- 19-24
(1:00) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Russell Wilson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Passing · +8.81 total EPA · 34 snaps · +0.26 EPA/play - 2Calvin Austin III · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +8.49 total EPA · 3 snaps · +2.83 EPA/play
- 3
Jerry Jeudy · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +8.18 total EPA · 7 snaps · +1.17 EPA/play - 4
Pat Freiermuth · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +5.66 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.42 EPA/play - 5
Van Jefferson · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.56 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.28 EPA/play - 6
George Pickens · Pittsburgh Steelers · Receiving · +2.54 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.36 EPA/play - 7
Jordan Akins · Cleveland Browns · Receiving · +2.12 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.53 EPA/play - 8Nick Chubb · Cleveland Browns · Rushing · +2.11 total EPA · 20 snaps · +0.11 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
Russell Wilson — PIT · Passing
Russell Wilson posted the highest total EPA (+8.81) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Pittsburgh Steelers. Across 34 counted snaps, they averaged +0.26 EPA per play.
Russell Wilson's top snap (+4.31 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin to CLE 27 for 46 yards (9-G.Delpit).
Biggest single play (-4.59 EPA): Jameis Winston — (7:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston sacked at CLE 20 for -5 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], touched at CLE 25, RECOVERED by PIT-25-D.Elliott at CLE 27.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Pittsburgh Steelers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) · 34 dropbacks · 61.8% completion · +26.7% CPOE · +0.26 EPA/play · +8.81 total EPA
- Jameis Winston (Cleveland Browns) · 33 dropbacks · 54.5% completion · +2.5% CPOE · -0.08 EPA/play · -2.77 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Pittsburgh Steelers | Cleveland Browns |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.054 | -0.047 |
| Offensive success rate | 40.5% | 45.9% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.266 | -0.084 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.309 | +0.090 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.047 | +0.054 |
| Defensive success rate | 54.1% | 59.5% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (Pittsburgh Steelers -0.05, Cleveland Browns -0.05) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Pittsburgh Steelers: -0.05 EPA/play (32nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: -0.05 EPA/play (33rd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
- Cleveland Browns: 10 drives, -3.47 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
- Pittsburgh Steelers: 11 drives, -4.52 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
- Cleveland Browns — Jameis Winston
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Jaylen Warren
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Calvin Austin III (Russell Wilson pass)
- Cleveland Browns — Nick Chubb
Field goals
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
- Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins
- Cleveland Browns — Dustin Hopkins
- Pittsburgh Steelers — Chris Boswell
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The second quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 13–3. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 30 (Q2 10:58) — (10:58) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q2 4:03); Cleveland Browns added 1 points from the PIT 15 (Q2 4:00) — 7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the PIT 16 (Q2 0:43) — (:43) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez.; Cleveland Browns connected on a field goal from the CLE 35 (Q2 0:40) — 7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30..
The third quarter: Pittsburgh Steelers won the period 3–0. Pittsburgh Steelers connected on a field goal from the CLE 9 (Q3 2:00) — (2:00) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman..
The fourth quarter: Cleveland Browns won the period 14–13. Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Cleveland Browns registered a safety from the PIT 2 (Q4 12:16) — TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Winston pass to 85-D.Njoku is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 3 (Q4 8:00) — (8:00) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Pittsburgh Steelers added 1 points from the CLE 15 (Q4 7:57) — 9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman.; Pittsburgh Steelers found the end zone from the CLE 23 (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson].; Cleveland Browns found the end zone from the PIT 2 (Q4 1:00) — (1:00) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 0:06) — (:06) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass incomplete deep right [58-J.Hicks].
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 4:28) — (4:28) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston pass deep left intended for 8-E.Moore INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Jackson at PIT 22. 26-D.Jackson to PIT 24 for 2 yards (8-E.Moore).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 3:29) — (3:29) 8-C.Waitman punts 15 yards to PIT 45, Center-46-C.Kuntz, out of bounds.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 1:55) — (1:55) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston pass short left to 3-J.Jeudy to PIT 14 for 15 yards (24-J.Porter) [99-L.Ogunjobi]. PENALTY on PIT-31-B.Bishop, Defensive Delay of Game, 5 yards, enforced at PIT 14.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q4 6:20) — (6:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson].
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 7:10) — (7:10) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston sacked at CLE 20 for -5 yards (51-Ni.Herbig). FUMBLES (51-Ni.Herbig) [51-Ni.Herbig], touched at CLE 25, RECOVERED by PIT-25-D.Elliott at CLE 27.
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 13:35) — (13:35) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin to CLE 27 for 46 yards (9-G.Delpit).
- Pittsburgh Steelers (Q2 3:19) — (3:19) 3-R.Wilson sacked at PIT 25 for -7 yards (95-M.Garrett). FUMBLES (95-M.Garrett), touched at PIT 28, RECOVERED by CLE-59-W.Reid at PIT 31.
- Cleveland Browns (Q4 12:23) — (12:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q2 10:58 · CLE 30 · Score 3-0
(10:58) 9-C.Boswell 48 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q2 4:03 · PIT 2 · Score 3-6
(4:03) 59-W.Reid and 68-M.Dunn reported in as eligible. 24-N.Chubb right guard for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. ** Injury Update: PIT-6-P.Queen has returned to the game. - Cleveland Browns XP (+1) — Q2 4:00 · PIT 15 · Score 3-7
7-D.Hopkins extra point is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:43 · PIT 16 · Score 3-10
(:43) 7-D.Hopkins 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-50-R.Sunahara, Holder-13-C.Bojorquez. - Cleveland Browns FG (+3) — Q2 0:40 · CLE 35 · Score 3-10
7-D.Hopkins kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone, Touchback to the PIT 30. - Pittsburgh Steelers FG (+3) — Q3 2:00 · CLE 9 · Score 6-10
(2:00) 9-C.Boswell 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 12:23 · PIT 2 · Score 6-16
(12:23) (Shotgun) 5-J.Winston scrambles right end for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Cleveland Browns Safety (+2) — Q4 12:16 · PIT 2 · Score 6-18
TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. 5-J.Winston pass to 85-D.Njoku is complete. ATTEMPT SUCCEEDS. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 8:00 · CLE 3 · Score 12-18
(8:00) (Shotgun) 30-J.Warren left guard for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Pittsburgh Steelers XP (+1) — Q4 7:57 · CLE 15 · Score 13-18
9-C.Boswell extra point is GOOD, Center-46-C.Kuntz, Holder-8-C.Waitman. - Pittsburgh Steelers TD (+6) — Q4 6:20 · CLE 23 · Score 19-18
(6:20) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN [94-D.Tomlinson]. - Cleveland Browns TD (+6) — Q4 1:00 · PIT 2 · Score 19-24
(1:00) (Shotgun) 24-N.Chubb up the middle 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.
- Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (PIT) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns on 2024-11-21?
The Cleveland Browns beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in Week 12, 2024.
What was the score by quarter in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Q2: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 13; Q3: Pittsburgh Steelers 3, Cleveland Browns 0; Q4: Pittsburgh Steelers 13, Cleveland Browns 14; Final: Pittsburgh Steelers 19, Cleveland Browns 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q2 4:03) Cleveland Browns touchdown — J. Winston (Q4 12:23) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — J. Warren (Q4 8:00) Pittsburgh Steelers touchdown — C. Austin (R. Wilson pass) (Q4 6:20) Cleveland Browns touchdown — N. Chubb (Q4 1:00) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q2 10:58, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:43, 3 pts) Cleveland Browns field goal — D. Hopkins (Q2 0:40, 3 pts) Pittsburgh Steelers field goal — C. Boswell (Q3 2:00, 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?
Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers), 61.8% completion, +26.7% CPOE, +0.26 EPA per dropback, +8.81 total passing EPA. Jameis Winston (Cleveland Browns), 54.5% completion, +2.5% CPOE, -0.08 EPA per dropback, -2.77 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns?
Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh Steelers) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +8.81 total EPA on Passing plays. across 34 snaps. Their top snap (+4.31 EPA): (13:35) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep middle to 19-C.Austin to CLE 27 for 46 yards (9-G.Delpit)..
Was Pittsburgh Steelers vs Cleveland Browns a close game?
Yes — the margin was 5 points. Cleveland Browns won 24-19 in a game that stayed within one score into the fourth quarter.
Season records after this game
Pittsburgh Steelers
Entered 8-2 Now 8-3 L
Cleveland Browns
Entered 2-8 Now 3-8 W
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