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Browns end long playoff drought, survive late Steelers rally
CLEVELAND (AP) Squeezing the game ball in his left hand, Baker Mayfield looked at the giant scoreboard showing highlights of Cleveland's glory days.
In the stands, masked fans hugged, high-fived and took one last look at the final score - Cleveland 24, Pittsburgh 22 - just to make sure.
The Browns, winless just three seasons ago and so bad for so long, are in the playoffs.
The NFL's longest postseason drought is over.
''I am really just happy for our fans,'' said first-year coach Kevin Stefanski. ''They deserve this. They have been waiting for this and we are happy to deliver that to them.''
Mayfield threw a touchdown pass and had several big runs in the second half as the Browns made the playoffs for first time since 2002 on Sunday, surviving a late Mason Rudolph-led rally to beat the rival Steelers, who sat quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and several other starters.
After nearly two decades of dysfunction, bad draft picks, coaching changes and front-office purges, the Browns (11-5), who went 0-16 in 2017, are still playing in 2021.
It wasn't easy. They nearly blew a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter, but stopped Pittsburgh's 2-point conversion attempt, recovered an onside kick with 1:22 left and then ran out the clock.
A week of COVID-19 disruptions concluded in celebration as the Browns wrapped up their big reward: a third matchup this season against the AFC North champion Steelers, in Pittsburgh next Sunday night.
''We're not satisfied,'' Mayfield said. ''We expected to be here. ... All we wanted was a chance, and now we have one.''
Nick Chubb rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown for the Browns, who were up 24-9 early in the fourth before Rudolph brought back the Steelers (12-4).
Instead of Roethlisberger, who is 23-2-1 in his career against the Browns, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin started Rudolph and left defensive stars T.J. Watt and Cam Heyward along with center Maurkice Pouncey back in Pittsburgh.
Big Ben and the boys will be back in a week.
''I wasn't worried about next week,'' Tomlin said. ''I was worried about this game and rightfully so.''
Rudolph's 2-yard TD pass to JuJu Smith-Schuster with 1:23 left pulled the Steelers within 24-22. But the backup QB badly overthrew rookie Chase Claypool on the 2-point attempt, and Browns tight end Stephen Carlson fell on the ensuing kick under a pile of bodies.
The Browns only had to run out the clock to secure the win and Mayfield, who earlier had a key 28-yard run, scampered for 3 yards on 3rd-and-2 with 1:10 left.
Before the scoreboard clock in FirstEnergy Stadium ticked off its final seconds, most of the 12,000 fans - there were some Terrible Towel wavers - cheered wildly and Browns players danced off the sideline and onto the field.
''This is what we imagined,'' said defensive star Myles Garrett, who didn't win a game during his 2017 rookie season.
The Browns and their passionate fan base endured 197 losses, 14 double-digit-loss seasons and seven coaches since the last playoff appearance.
Stefanski's team barely practiced this week because of COVID-19 positive tests and protocols and went into its most important game in years without six players, including top cornerback Denzel Ward, and three assistant coaches.
The Browns were clinging to a 10-9 lead in the third quarter when Rudolph, under extreme pressure, floated a pass across the field that was intercepted by reserve cornerback M.J. Stewart.
Cleveland capitalized with wide receive Jarvis Landry taking an inside handoff and scoring on a 3-yard run to put the Browns up 24-9. Landry, forced to sit out the first game of his career as a COVID-19 close contact last week, celebrated his score by rifling the ball against the padded end zone wall.
For the moment he got to Cleveland in 2018, Landry's goal was to get the Browns back to the postseason.
''I'm just excited to play football this time of year,'' he said. ''I don't care who we play.''
GARRETT-RUDOLPH
Garrett and Rudolph barely crossed paths - until after the game.
It was their first meeting in Cleveland since Garrett tore off Rudolph's helmet and hit him with it, one of the ugliest on-field incidents in recent NFL history that led to a suspension for Garrett.
''I just told him, `Good game, and see you all in a week,''' Garrett said.
''I told him good luck,'' Rudolph said. ''A lot of respect for him.''
NICK OF TIME
Chubb went over 1,000 yards for the second straight season in style. His 47-yard TD run pushed the Pro Bowler into quadruple digits despite him missing four games with a sprained right knee.
INJURIES
Steelers: None reported.
Browns: DE Olivier Vernon suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter. Vernon didn't put any weight on his leg while being assisted to the medical tent. He was carted to the locker room. ... Rookie WR/PR Donovan Peoples-Jones suffered a concussion late in the first half while jumping to make a catch and getting drilled by safety Sean Davis.
UP NEXT
Browns: Back to Pittsburgh, where they lost 38-7 in October and have dropped 17 in a row at Heinz Field. Cleveland's previous playoff game was also in Pittsburgh, a heartbreaking 36-33 loss in '02.
Steelers: Will be back at full strength for their first playoff appearance since the 2017 season.
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M. Rudolph
11 QB 315 PaYds, 2 PaTDs, INT, RuYd |
22
FPTS
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B. Mayfield
6 QB 196 PaYds, PaTD, 44 RuYds |
17
FPTS
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Team Stats | ||
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Time of Pos | 27:50 | 32:10 |
1st Downs | 18 | 21 |
Rushing | 5 | 8 |
Passing | 13 | 13 |
Penalty | 0 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 8-17 | 6-12 |
4th Down Conv | 2-2 | 0-2 |
Total Net Yards | 394 | 358 |
Total Plays | 65 | 62 |
Avg Gain | 6.1 | 5.8 |
Net Yards Rushing | 85 | 192 |
Rush Attempts | 20 | 31 |
Avg Rush Yards | 4.3 | 6.2 |
Net Yards Passing | 309 | 166 |
Comp. - Att. | 26-44 | 17-27 |
Yards Per Pass | 6.9 | 5.4 |
Penalties - Yards | 2-15 | 4-19 |
Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 0 | 2 |
Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 0-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 1 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 3-43.3 | 3-46.3 |
Return Yards | 56 | 154 |
Punts - Returns | 1-3 | 2-4 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 2-53 | 5-120 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 1-30 |
Red Zone Eff. | 1-2 -50% | 2-3 -67% |
Goal to Go Eff. | 1-1 -100% | 2-3 -67% |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
M. RudolphÂ
2 QB
22 FPTS
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M. Rudolph | 22/39 | 315 | 2 | 1 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. DobbsÂ
5 QB
2 FPTS
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J. Dobbs | 4/5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
J. ConnerÂ
30 RB
5 FPTS
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J. Conner | 9 | 37 | 0 | 9 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. DobbsÂ
5 QB
2 FPTS
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J. Dobbs | 2 | 20 | 0 | 13 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. McFarlandÂ
26 RB
1 FPTS
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A. McFarland | 5 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. SnellÂ
24 RB
1 FPTS
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B. Snell | 3 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. RudolphÂ
2 QB
22 FPTS
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M. Rudolph | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
C. ClaypoolÂ
11 WR
16 FPTS
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C. Claypool | 11 | 5 | 101 | 1 | 41 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. JohnsonÂ
18 WR
9 FPTS
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D. Johnson | 4 | 3 | 96 | 0 | 47 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Smith-SchusterÂ
19 WR
12 FPTS
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J. Smith-Schuster | 8 | 6 | 65 | 1 | 26 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
V. McDonaldÂ
89 TE
3 FPTS
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V. McDonald | 6 | 5 | 33 | 0 | 14 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. ConnerÂ
30 RB
5 FPTS
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J. Conner | 8 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 11 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. WashingtonÂ
13 WR
0 FPTS
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J. Washington | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. RaderÂ
87 TE
0 FPTS
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K. Rader | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. McFarlandÂ
26 RB
1 FPTS
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A. McFarland | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
R. McCloudÂ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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R. McCloud | 2 | 2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
A. HighsmithÂ
56 LB
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A. Highsmith | 6-3 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. DavisÂ
21 FS
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S. Davis | 6-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. AllenÂ
27 SAF
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M. Allen | 6-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. WilliamsonÂ
51 ILB
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A. Williamson | 6-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. FitzpatrickÂ
39 FS
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M. Fitzpatrick | 4-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. ElliottÂ
45 LB
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J. Elliott | 3-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. LayneÂ
31 CB
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J. Layne | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. TuittÂ
91 DE
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S. Tuitt | 3-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. NelsonÂ
22 CB
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S. Nelson | 3-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. SuttonÂ
20 CB
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C. Sutton | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. RaderÂ
87 TE
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K. Rader | 2-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. ClaypoolÂ
11 WR
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C. Claypool | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. HiltonÂ
28 CB
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M. Hilton | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. SnellÂ
24 RB
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B. Snell | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. WilliamsÂ
98 ILB
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V. Williams | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. WormleyÂ
95 NT
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C. Wormley | 1-1 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. AlualuÂ
94 NT
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T. Alualu | 1-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. DavisÂ
73 DT
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C. Davis | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
I. BuggsÂ
96 DE
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I. Buggs | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. PierreÂ
42 CB
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J. Pierre | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
H. MondeauxÂ
99 DT
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H. Mondeaux | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
M. WrightÂ
16 K
10 FPTS
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M. Wright | 3/3 | 46 | 1/1 | 10 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
J. BerryÂ
4 P
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J. Berry | 3 | 43.3 | 2 | 56 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
R. McCloudÂ
14 WR
0 FPTS
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R. McCloud | 2 | 26.5 | 29 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
R. McCloud 14 WR
0 FPTS
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R. McCloud | 1 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT | FPTS |
B. MayfieldÂ
6 QB
17 FPTS
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B. Mayfield | 17/27 | 196 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
N. ChubbÂ
24 RB
16 FPTS
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N. Chubb | 14 | 108 | 1 | 47 | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. MayfieldÂ
6 QB
17 FPTS
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B. Mayfield | 6 | 44 | 0 | 28 | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. HuntÂ
27 RB
3 FPTS
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K. Hunt | 10 | 37 | 0 | 12 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. LandryÂ
80 WR
11 FPTS
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J. Landry | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG | FPTS |
R. HigginsÂ
82 WR
5 FPTS
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R. Higgins | 3 | 2 | 55 | 0 | 42 | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
J. LandryÂ
80 WR
11 FPTS
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J. Landry | 6 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 14 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. HooperÂ
81 TE
9 FPTS
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A. Hooper | 5 | 4 | 37 | 1 | 13 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. HodgeÂ
12 WR
2 FPTS
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K. Hodge | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. NjokuÂ
85 TE
1 FPTS
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D. Njoku | 5 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 14 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
D. Peoples-JonesÂ
11 WR
1 FPTS
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D. Peoples-Jones | 3 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
K. HuntÂ
27 RB
3 FPTS
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K. Hunt | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. ChubbÂ
24 RB
16 FPTS
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N. Chubb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT | FF |
J. PhillipsÂ
50 LB
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J. Phillips | 8-2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. MitchellÂ
39 CB
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T. Mitchell | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. HarrisonÂ
33 SS
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R. Harrison | 5-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. JacksonÂ
34 CB
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R. Jackson | 5-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. StewartÂ
36 CB
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M. Stewart | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. GarrettÂ
95 DE
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M. Garrett | 3-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
K. JosephÂ
42 SS
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K. Joseph | 3-4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
V. TaylorÂ
96 DT
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V. Taylor | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. TakitakiÂ
44 OLB
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S. Takitaki | 2-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
O. VernonÂ
54 DE
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O. Vernon | 2-0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
M. WilsonÂ
51 OLB
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M. Wilson | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. OgunjobiÂ
65 DT
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L. Ogunjobi | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
T. DavisÂ
55 LB
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T. Davis | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. RedwineÂ
29 SS
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S. Redwine | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. HassellÂ
49 SAF
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J. Hassell | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
P. GustinÂ
97 DE
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P. Gustin | 1-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
S. CarlsonÂ
89 TE
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S. Carlson | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
A. ClaybornÂ
94 DE
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A. Clayborn | 0-1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
C. ParkeyÂ
2 K
6 FPTS
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C. Parkey | 1/1 | 23 | 3/3 | 6 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
J. GillanÂ
7 P
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J. Gillan | 3 | 46.3 | 1 | 50 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
D. JohnsonÂ
30 RB
0 FPTS
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D. Johnson | 4 | 26.8 | 31 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
A. JanovichÂ
31 FB
0 FPTS
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A. Janovich | 1 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
D. Peoples-Jones 11 WR
1 FPTS
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D. Peoples-Jones | 2 | 2.0 | 4 | 0 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | PIT 25 | 2:50 | 6 | 24 | Punt |
9:29 | PIT 25 | 2:08 | 3 | 9 | Punt |
2:52 | PIT 10 | 3:47 | 8 | 31 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
9:45 | PIT 23 | 5:35 | 11 | 66 | FG |
2:25 | PIT 24 | 1:18 | 8 | 48 | FG |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
11:20 | PIT 20 | 2:51 | 7 | 52 | FG |
3:48 | PIT 28 | 2:17 | 5 | 14 | INT |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:57 | PIT 25 | 4:50 | 13 | 75 | TD |
3:35 | PIT 35 | 2:14 | 7 | 65 | TD |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:10 | CLE 15 | 2:41 | 6 | 85 | TD |
7:21 | CLE 10 | 4:29 | 8 | 30 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
14:05 | CLE 25 | 4:20 | 10 | 70 | FG |
4:10 | CLE 24 | 1:45 | 3 | 6 | Punt |
1:07 | CLE 35 | 1:07 | 4 | -6 | Downs |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | CLE 25 | 3:40 | 6 | 15 | Punt |
8:29 | CLE 24 | 4:41 | 8 | 76 | TD |
1:31 | PIT 20 | 1:34 | 4 | 20 | TD |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
10:07 | CLE 27 | 6:30 | 10 | 38 | Downs |
1:23 | CLE 50 | 1:23 | 4 | 10 | Game |
 - Punt (6 plays, 24 yards, 2:50 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (15:00 - 1st) J.Conner right guard to PIT 27 for 2 yards (M.Garrett J.Phillips). |
+4 YD | 2 & 8 - PIT 27 (14:27 - 1st) J.Conner right guard to PIT 31 for 4 yards (J.Phillips M.Garrett). |
+13 YD | 3 & 4 - PIT 31 (13:47 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short left to C.Claypool to PIT 44 for 13 yards (R.Jackson). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 44 (13:10 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short right to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 49 for 5 yards (T.Mitchell). |
No Gain | 2 & 5 - PIT 49 (12:27 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle to J.Conner. |
No Gain | 3 & 5 - PIT 49 (12:21 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to J.Smith-Schuster. |
Punt | 4 & 5 - PIT 49 (12:17 - 1st) J.Berry punts 36 yards to CLE 15 Center-K.Canaday fair catch by D.Peoples-Jones. |
 - Touchdown (6 plays, 85 yards, 2:41 poss)
Result | Play |
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+11 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 15 (12:10 - 1st) N.Chubb left guard to CLE 26 for 11 yards (A.Highsmith; A.Williamson). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 26 (11:25 - 1st) N.Chubb left tackle to CLE 29 for 3 yards (A.Highsmith). |
+14 YD | 2 & 7 - CLE 29 (10:45 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short middle to J.Landry to CLE 43 for 14 yards (A.Highsmith). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 43 (10:24 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short middle to A.Hooper. |
+10 YD | 2 & 10 - CLE 43 (10:20 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short right to A.Hooper to PIT 47 for 10 yards (S.Davis). |
+47 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 47 (9:38 - 1st) N.Chubb right tackle for 47 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (9:29 - 1st) C.Parkey extra point is GOOD Center-C.Hughlett Holder-J.Gillan. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 9 yards, 2:08 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (9:29 - 1st) C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (9:29 - 1st) A.McFarland right tackle to PIT 28 for 3 yards (L.Ogunjobi; M.Stewart Jr.). |
-3 YD | 2 & 7 - PIT 28 (8:53 - 1st) J.Dobbs pass short middle to R.McCloud to PIT 25 for -3 yards (J.Phillips). |
+9 YD | 3 & 10 - PIT 25 (8:13 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short right to V.McDonald to PIT 34 for 9 yards (J.Phillips K.Joseph) [A.Clayborn]. |
Punt | 4 & 1 - PIT 34 (7:32 - 1st) J.Berry punts 56 yards to CLE 10 Center-K.Canaday. D.Peoples-Jones to CLE 10 for no gain (J.Layne). |
 - Punt (8 plays, 30 yards, 4:29 poss)
Result | Play |
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No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 10 (7:21 - 1st) K.Hunt left guard to CLE 10 for no gain (S.Davis). |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - CLE 10 (6:38 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short left to D.Njoku. |
+11 YD | 3 & 10 - CLE 10 (6:34 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short left to D.Peoples-Jones ran ob at CLE 21 for 11 yards (S.Nelson). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 21 (6:00 - 1st) K.Hunt left guard to CLE 25 for 4 yards (A.Highsmith A.Williamson). |
+12 YD | 2 & 6 - CLE 25 (5:16 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short middle to A.Hooper to CLE 37 for 12 yards (S.Davis). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 37 (4:44 - 1st) K.Hunt left tackle to CLE 41 for 4 yards (S.Tuitt). |
Penalty | 2 & 6 - CLE 41 (4:04 - 1st) PENALTY on CLE-W.Teller False Start 5 yards enforced at CLE 41 - No Play. |
No Gain | 2 & 11 - CLE 36 (3:43 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short left to D.Peoples-Jones pushed ob at CLE 45 for 9 yards (S.Nelson). Pittsburgh challenged the pass completion ruling and the play was REVERSED. (Shotgun) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short left to D.Peoples-Jones (S.Nelson). |
+4 YD | 3 & 11 - CLE 36 (3:40 - 1st) B.Mayfield pass short left to K.Hunt to CLE 40 for 4 yards (M.Allen). |
Punt | 4 & 7 - CLE 40 (2:59 - 1st) J.Gillan punts 50 yards to PIT 10 Center-C.Hughlett fair catch by R.McCloud. |
 - Punt (8 plays, 31 yards, 3:47 poss)
Result | Play |
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+9 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 10 (2:52 - 1st) J.Conner right tackle to PIT 19 for 9 yards (R.Harrison). |
+7 YD | 2 & 1 - PIT 19 (2:15 - 1st) J.Conner right guard to PIT 26 for 7 yards (V.Taylor). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 26 (1:39 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to J.Washington. |
+2 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 26 (1:34 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Conner to PIT 28 for 2 yards (J.Phillips). |
+9 YD | 3 & 8 - PIT 28 (0:49 - 1st) M.Rudolph pass short left to C.Claypool ran ob at PIT 37 for 9 yards. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 37 (0:16 - 1st) B.Snell left tackle to PIT 40 for 3 yards (M.Garrett). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - PIT 40 (15:00 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to C.Claypool. |
+1 YD | 3 & 7 - PIT 40 (14:55 - 2nd) M.Rudolph scrambles to PIT 41 for 1 yard (M.Stewart Jr.). |
Punt | 4 & 6 - PIT 41 (14:14 - 2nd) J.Berry punts 38 yards to CLE 21 Center-K.Canaday. D.Peoples-Jones to CLE 25 for 4 yards (J.Layne; J.Pierre). |
 - Field Goal (10 plays, 70 yards, 4:20 poss)
Result | Play |
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Penalty | 1 & 10 - CLE 25 (14:05 - 2nd) PENALTY on CLE-J.Bitonio False Start 5 yards enforced at CLE 25 - No Play. |
+13 YD | 1 & 15 - CLE 20 (14:05 - 2nd) N.Chubb right guard to CLE 33 for 13 yards (A.Williamson M.Fitzpatrick). |
+42 YD | 2 & 2 - CLE 33 (13:21 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass deep right to R.Higgins pushed ob at PIT 25 for 42 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (12:40 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short middle to J.Landry (T.Alualu). |
+11 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 25 (12:36 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass short middle to J.Landry to PIT 14 for 11 yards (A.Williamson). |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 14 (12:00 - 2nd) N.Chubb left tackle to PIT 6 for 8 yards (T.Alualu). |
+2 YD | 2 & 2 - PIT 6 (11:19 - 2nd) N.Chubb right guard to PIT 4 for 2 yards (C.Wormley; A.Highsmith). |
No Gain | 1 & 4 - PIT 4 (10:38 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to D.Njoku (M.Fitzpatrick). |
-1 YD | 2 & 4 - PIT 4 (10:34 - 2nd) N.Chubb left tackle to PIT 5 for -1 yards (J.Elliott). |
No Gain | 3 & 5 - PIT 5 (9:53 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to D.Njoku. |
Field Goal | 4 & 5 - PIT 5 (9:48 - 2nd) C.Parkey 23 yard field goal is GOOD Center-C.Hughlett Holder-J.Gillan. |
 - Field Goal (11 plays, 66 yards, 5:35 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (9:45 - 2nd) C.Parkey kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to PIT -1. R.McCloud pushed ob at PIT 23 for 24 yards (T.Davis). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 23 (9:38 - 2nd) A.McFarland right guard to PIT 27 for 4 yards (R.Harrison). |
+3 YD | 2 & 6 - PIT 27 (9:02 - 2nd) J.Conner right guard to PIT 30 for 3 yards (J.Phillips). |
+5 YD | 3 & 3 - PIT 30 (8:21 - 2nd) A.McFarland left tackle to PIT 35 for 5 yards (S.Takitaki). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 35 (7:37 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to C.Claypool. |
-1 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 35 (7:33 - 2nd) A.McFarland right tackle to PIT 34 for -1 yards (O.Vernon). |
+41 YD | 3 & 11 - PIT 34 (6:54 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass deep right to Di.Johnson pushed ob at CLE 25 for 41 yards (R.Jackson). |
+13 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 25 (6:20 - 2nd) J.Dobbs right end to CLE 12 for 13 yards (M.Stewart Jr.). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 12 (5:41 - 2nd) J.Dobbs pass short middle to R.McCloud to CLE 12 for no gain (T.Mitchell). |
+1 YD | 2 & 1 - CLE 12 (5:01 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short middle to J.Conner to CLE 11 for 1 yard (J.Phillips). |
No Gain | 3 & 9 - CLE 11 (4:18 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle to J.Conner [A.Clayborn]. |
Field Goal | 4 & 9 - CLE 11 (4:14 - 2nd) M.Wright 29 yard field goal is GOOD Center-K.Canaday Holder-J.Berry. |
 - Punt (3 plays, 6 yards, 1:45 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (4:10 - 2nd) M.Wright kicks 54 yards from PIT 35 to CLE 11. A.Janovich to CLE 24 for 13 yards (C.Claypool). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 24 (4:06 - 2nd) K.Hunt right guard to CLE 27 for 3 yards (V.Williams J.Elliott). |
Sack | 2 & 7 - CLE 27 (3:34 - 2nd) B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 18 for -9 yards (C.Wormley). |
+12 YD | 3 & 16 - CLE 18 (3:25 - 2nd) K.Hunt left tackle to CLE 30 for 12 yards (M.Hilton). |
Punt | 4 & 4 - CLE 30 (2:38 - 2nd) J.Gillan punts 49 yards to PIT 21 Center-C.Hughlett. R.McCloud to PIT 24 for 3 yards (K.Joseph; S.Carlson). |
 - Field Goal (8 plays, 48 yards, 1:18 poss)
Result | Play |
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Penalty | 1 & 10 - CLE 24 (2:25 - 2nd) PENALTY on CLE-M.Garrett Neutral Zone Infraction 5 yards enforced at PIT 24 - No Play. |
+12 YD | 1 & 5 - PIT 29 (2:25 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 41 for 12 yards (M.Stewart Jr.). |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - PIT 44 (2:00 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short right to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 44 for 3 yards (J.Phillips) [M.Stewart Jr.]. PENALTY on PIT-A.Villanueva Offensive Holding 10 yards enforced at PIT 41 - No Play. |
No Gain | 1 & 20 - PIT 31 (1:52 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to J.Conner. |
+11 YD | 2 & 20 - PIT 31 (1:48 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Conner pushed ob at PIT 42 for 11 yards (R.Jackson). |
+26 YD | 3 & 9 - PIT 42 (1:42 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster ran ob at CLE 32 for 26 yards (K.Joseph). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 32 (1:35 - 2nd) M.Rudolph pass short left to V.McDonald pushed ob at CLE 27 for 5 yards (R.Harrison). |
Sack | 2 & 5 - CLE 27 (1:30 - 2nd) M.Rudolph sacked at CLE 35 for -8 yards (O.Vernon). |
+7 YD | 3 & 13 - CLE 35 (1:19 - 2nd) J.Dobbs left end to CLE 28 for 7 yards (J.Phillips; R.Harrison). |
Field Goal | 4 & 6 - CLE 28 (1:12 - 2nd) M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD Center-K.Canaday Holder-J.Berry. |
 - Downs (4 plays, -6 yards, 1:07 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (1:07 - 2nd) M.Wright kicks 61 yards from PIT 35 to CLE 4. D.Johnson to CLE 35 for 31 yards (K.Rader). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 35 (1:01 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short middle to D.Peoples-Jones (S.Davis). CLE-D.Peoples-Jones was injured during the play. He is Out. |
Sack | 2 & 10 - CLE 35 (0:57 - 2nd) B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 25 for -10 yards (A.Highsmith). |
+4 YD | 3 & 20 - CLE 25 (0:49 - 2nd) K.Hunt right guard to CLE 29 for 4 yards (M.Allen T.Alualu). |
No Gain | 4 & 16 - CLE 29 (0:05 - 2nd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep right. |
 - Punt (6 plays, 15 yards, 3:40 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 3rd) M.Wright kicks 63 yards from PIT 35 to CLE 2. D.Johnson to CLE 25 for 23 yards (J.Layne K.Rader). |
+5 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 25 (14:54 - 3rd) N.Chubb right guard to CLE 30 for 5 yards (A.Highsmith). |
No Gain | 2 & 5 - CLE 30 (14:34 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass incomplete deep right to N.Chubb. |
+5 YD | 3 & 5 - CLE 30 (14:29 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short right to J.Landry to CLE 35 for 5 yards (C.Sutton). |
Sack | 1 & 10 - CLE 35 (13:42 - 3rd) B.Mayfield sacked at CLE 28 for -7 yards (J.Elliott). |
+14 YD | 2 & 17 - CLE 28 (12:59 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short middle to J.Landry to CLE 42 for 14 yards (S.Davis). PIT-M.Allen was injured during the play. His return is Probable. |
+2 YD | 3 & 3 - CLE 42 (12:23 - 3rd) B.Mayfield scrambles up the middle to CLE 44 for 2 yards (J.Elliott). |
Penalty | 4 & 1 - CLE 44 (11:44 - 3rd) PENALTY on CLE-J.Bitonio False Start 4 yards enforced at CLE 44 - No Play. |
Punt | 4 & 5 - CLE 39 (11:26 - 3rd) J.Gillan punts 40 yards to PIT 20 Center-C.Hughlett out of bounds. |
 - Field Goal (7 plays, 52 yards, 2:51 poss)
Result | Play |
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+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 20 (11:20 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short right to J.Conner pushed ob at PIT 23 for 3 yards (S.Takitaki). |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - PIT 23 (10:58 - 3rd) J.Conner right tackle ran ob at PIT 23 for no gain (R.Harrison). |
+41 YD | 3 & 7 - PIT 23 (10:19 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass deep left to C.Claypool to CLE 36 for 41 yards (T.Mitchell). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 36 (9:31 - 3rd) J.Dobbs pass incomplete short right to A.McFarland [L.Ogunjobi]. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - CLE 36 (9:23 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep left to Di.Johnson. |
+8 YD | 3 & 10 - CLE 36 (9:19 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short middle to J.Conner to CLE 28 for 8 yards (R.Harrison). |
Field Goal | 4 & 2 - CLE 28 (8:34 - 3rd) M.Wright 46 yard field goal is GOOD Center-K.Canaday Holder-J.Berry. |
 - Touchdown (8 plays, 76 yards, 4:41 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (8:29 - 3rd) M.Wright kicks 66 yards from PIT 35 to CLE -1. D.Johnson to CLE 24 for 25 yards (K.Rader). |
+13 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 24 (8:24 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short right to R.Higgins to CLE 37 for 13 yards (C.Sutton). |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 37 (7:51 - 3rd) N.Chubb right guard to CLE 40 for 3 yards (A.Williamson). |
+2 YD | 2 & 7 - CLE 40 (7:16 - 3rd) N.Chubb left tackle pushed ob at CLE 42 for 2 yards (A.Williamson). |
+14 YD | 3 & 5 - CLE 42 (6:34 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short left to D.Njoku to PIT 44 for 14 yards (A.Highsmith). |
+28 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 44 (5:55 - 3rd) B.Mayfield scrambles left end ran ob at PIT 16 for 28 yards (S.Nelson). |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 16 (5:16 - 3rd) N.Chubb left tackle to PIT 12 for 4 yards (A.Williamson). |
+10 YD | 2 & 6 - PIT 12 (4:32 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short left to K.Hodge to PIT 2 for 10 yards (S.Nelson). |
+2 YD | 1 & 2 - PIT 2 (3:52 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short left to A.Hooper for 2 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (3:48 - 3rd) C.Parkey extra point is GOOD Center-C.Hughlett Holder-J.Gillan. |
 - Interception (5 plays, 14 yards, 2:17 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (3:48 - 3rd) C.Parkey kicks 66 yards from CLE 35 to PIT -1. R.McCloud to PIT 28 for 29 yards (S.Redwine). |
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 28 (3:43 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 35 for 7 yards (K.Joseph). |
+6 YD | 2 & 3 - PIT 35 (3:06 - 3rd) B.Snell right tackle to PIT 41 for 6 yards (T.Mitchell). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 41 (2:26 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short middle. Penalty on PIT-J.Hassenauer Ineligible Downfield Pass declined. |
+1 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 41 (2:23 - 3rd) B.Snell right tackle to PIT 42 for 1 yard (V.Taylor). |
Int | 3 & 9 - PIT 42 (1:42 - 3rd) M.Rudolph pass short left intended for J.Smith-Schuster INTERCEPTED by M.Stewart Jr. [J.Phillips] at 50. M.Stewart Jr. to PIT 20 for 30 yards (B.Snell). |
 - Touchdown (4 plays, 20 yards, 1:34 poss)
Result | Play |
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+3 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 20 (1:31 - 3rd) N.Chubb right guard to PIT 17 for 3 yards (M.Allen). |
-1 YD | 2 & 7 - PIT 17 (0:46 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short right to D.Njoku to PIT 18 for -1 yards (M.Allen). |
+15 YD | 3 & 8 - PIT 18 (0:02 - 3rd) B.Mayfield pass short middle to K.Hodge to PIT 3 for 15 yards (S.Davis). |
 - Touchdown (13 plays, 75 yards, 4:50 poss)
Result | Play |
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+3 YD | 1 & 3 - PIT 3 (15:00 - 4th) J.Landry left end for 3 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (14:57 - 4th) C.Parkey extra point is GOOD Center-C.Hughlett Holder-J.Gillan. |
Kickoff | (14:57 - 4th) C.Parkey kicks 65 yards from CLE 35 to end zone Touchback. |
+14 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 25 (14:57 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short right to V.McDonald to PIT 39 for 14 yards (T.Mitchell). |
+7 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 39 (14:28 - 4th) J.Conner right tackle pushed ob at PIT 46 for 7 yards (M.Wilson). |
+4 YD | 2 & 3 - PIT 46 (13:55 - 4th) J.Conner left guard to 50 for 4 yards (M.Garrett K.Joseph). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 50 (13:16 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to C.Claypool (R.Jackson). |
+10 YD | 2 & 10 - PIT 50 (13:12 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short middle to C.Claypool to CLE 40 for 10 yards (J.Phillips). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 40 (12:31 - 4th) J.Conner left guard to CLE 39 for 1 yard (L.Ogunjobi). |
+3 YD | 2 & 9 - CLE 39 (11:53 - 4th) J.Dobbs pass short middle to V.McDonald to CLE 36 for 3 yards (J.Phillips A.Clayborn). |
No Gain | 3 & 6 - CLE 36 (11:15 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short left to K.Rader (M.Garrett). |
+8 YD | 4 & 6 - CLE 36 (11:10 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to Di.Johnson to CLE 28 for 8 yards (R.Jackson). |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CLE 28 (10:31 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to C.Claypool. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - CLE 28 (10:25 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep left to J.Washington (R.Harrison). CLE-O.Vernon was injured during the play. His return is Doubtful. |
No Gain | 3 & 10 - CLE 28 (10:18 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to C.Claypool. |
+28 YD | 4 & 10 - CLE 28 (10:13 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass deep right to C.Claypool for 28 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
PAT Good | (10:07 - 4th) M.Wright extra point is GOOD Center-K.Canaday Holder-J.Berry. |
 - Downs (10 plays, 38 yards, 6:30 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (10:07 - 4th) M.Wright kicks 66 yards from PIT 35 to CLE -1. D.Johnson to CLE 27 for 28 yards (J.Layne). |
+13 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 27 (10:02 - 4th) B.Mayfield pass short middle to A.Hooper to CLE 40 for 13 yards (S.Davis). |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 40 (9:24 - 4th) K.Hunt left guard to CLE 41 for 1 yard (A.Highsmith; M.Allen). |
+7 YD | 2 & 9 - CLE 41 (8:42 - 4th) B.Mayfield pass short right to J.Landry to CLE 48 for 7 yards (A.Williamson). |
+4 YD | 3 & 2 - CLE 48 (8:03 - 4th) B.Mayfield scrambles left end to PIT 48 for 4 yards (M.Allen). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 48 (7:18 - 4th) K.Hunt left tackle to PIT 46 for 2 yards (H.Mondeaux; I.Buggs). |
+8 YD | 2 & 8 - PIT 46 (6:34 - 4th) B.Mayfield scrambles left end ran ob at PIT 38 for 8 yards (M.Allen). |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 38 (5:51 - 4th) K.Hunt right tackle to PIT 36 for 2 yards (C.Davis; T.Alualu). |
+5 YD | 2 & 8 - PIT 36 (5:08 - 4th) K.Hunt left guard to PIT 31 for 5 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
Sack | 3 & 3 - PIT 31 (4:25 - 4th) B.Mayfield sacked at PIT 35 for -4 yards (S.Tuitt). |
No Gain | 4 & 7 - PIT 35 (3:41 - 4th) B.Mayfield pass incomplete short right to R.Higgins. |
 - Touchdown (7 plays, 65 yards, 2:14 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
No Gain | 1 & 10 - PIT 35 (3:37 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete short right to V.McDonald. |
No Gain | 2 & 10 - PIT 35 (3:33 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass incomplete deep right to C.Claypool (T.Mitchell). |
+13 YD | 3 & 10 - PIT 35 (3:27 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short left to J.Smith-Schuster to PIT 48 for 13 yards (R.Jackson). |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - PIT 48 (3:02 - 4th) PENALTY on PIT-K.Dotson False Start 5 yards enforced at PIT 48 - No Play. |
+47 YD | 1 & 15 - PIT 43 (3:02 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass deep left to Di.Johnson to CLE 10 for 47 yards (K.Joseph). |
+6 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 10 (2:16 - 4th) A.McFarland left guard to CLE 4 for 6 yards (K.Joseph; P.Gustin). |
+2 YD | 2 & 4 - CLE 4 (2:00 - 4th) J.Dobbs pass short middle to V.McDonald to CLE 2 for 2 yards (P.Gustin). |
+2 YD | 3 & 2 - CLE 2 (1:26 - 4th) M.Rudolph pass short middle to J.Smith-Schuster for 2 yards TOUCHDOWN. |
+2 YD | (1:23 - 4th) (Pass formation) TWO-POINT CONVERSION ATTEMPT. M.Rudolph pass to C.Claypool is incomplete. ATTEMPT FAILS. |
 - End of Game (4 plays, 10 yards, 1:23 poss)
Result | Play |
---|---|
Kickoff | (1:23 - 4th) M.Wright kicks onside 15 yards from PIT 35 to 50. S.Carlson (didn't try to advance) to 50 for no gain. |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - CLE 50 (1:22 - 4th) N.Chubb left guard to PIT 42 for 8 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
No Gain | 2 & 2 - PIT 42 (1:16 - 4th) N.Chubb right guard to PIT 42 for no gain (S.Tuitt). |
+3 YD | 3 & 2 - PIT 42 (1:10 - 4th) B.Mayfield right end to PIT 39 for 3 yards (M.Fitzpatrick). |
-1 YD | 1 & 10 - PIT 39 (0:27 - 4th) B.Mayfield kneels to PIT 40 for -1 yards. |