⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Steelers got 12 points ahead of the pace we expected in the second quarter and stayed there.
Where it moved
▲ PIT better than we expected
▼ CLE better than we expected
The second quarter was where it moved most, 8 points better than our numbers for the Steelers.
Every score
- Q1 7:57
TDR.Dowdle ran it in from 9 yards7-0 - Q2 14:05FGC.Boswell from 20 yards10-0
- Q2 8:43
FGA.Szmyt from 32 yards10-3 - Q2 3:27FGC.Boswell from 37 yards13-3
- Q2 0:45FGA.Szmyt from 49 yards13-6
- Q2 0:01TDP.Freiermuth from the 120-6
- Q3 9:39TDJ.Warren from the 127-6
⚖️What decided it
Why the Steelers won, and why the Browns did not.
From the game
- Got to the quarterback eight times
- Won the ground game, 200 rushing yards to 34
- Held firm near the line, they got no touchdowns from three trips inside the 20
Key battles
🏈Good plays, bad plays
The plays that went each side's way, and the ones each side did to itself.
Steelers
Good plays
- 3RD DOWN
J.Warren for 51 yards on 3rd & 13
Q1 4:17 · PIT 7-0 CLE
- BIG PLAY
A.Rodgers to D.Washington for 58 yards
Q3 10:23 · PIT 20-6 CLE
- FUMBLE
K.Benton recovered a fumble at the CLE 45
Q1 10:41 · PIT 0-0 CLE
Bad plays
- MISSED FG
C.Boswell missed from 57 yards
Q1 11:19 · PIT 0-0 CLE
- SACK
A.Rodgers sacked on 3rd & 8
Q2 4:04 · PIT 10-3 CLE
- PENALTY
Roughing the passer on J.Brisker, 15 yards
Q1 13:37 · PIT 0-0 CLE
Browns
Good plays
- 3RD DOWN
D.Watson to H.Fannin for 37 yards on 3rd & 3
Q4 14:22 · PIT 27-6 CLE
- SACK
Sacked A.Rodgers on 3rd & 8
Q2 4:04 · PIT 10-3 CLE
- 3RD DOWN
D.Watson to K.Concepcion for 24 yards on 3rd & 3
Q2 2:00 · PIT 13-3 CLE
Bad plays
- FUMBLE
Lost a fumble at the CLE 45
Q1 10:41 · PIT 0-0 CLE
- 4TH DOWN
Turned it over on 4th & 5 at the PIT 5
Q4 12:57 · PIT 27-6 CLE
- FUMBLE
Lost a fumble at the CLE 42
Q1 12:17 · PIT 0-0 CLE
📊The numbers
| PIT | CLE | |
|---|---|---|
| 361 | Total yards | 319 |
| 6.1 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| +0.12 | Points added per play | -0.23 |
| 161 | Passing yards | 285 |
| 200 | Rushing yards | 34 |
| 21 | First downs | 17 |
| 36% | Third downs converted | 31% |
| 60% | Red zone trips scored | 0% |
| 9 | Big plays | 4 |
| 1 | Turnovers | 2 |
| 1 | Sacks taken | 8 |
| 47 | Penalty yards | 85 |
| 29:45 | Time with the ball | 30:15 |
