Final2022 Week 18
Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA|
Cleveland Browns vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Week 18 2022
Cleveland Browns
Away
14
Pittsburgh Steelers
HomeWon
28
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
| Steelers | 0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 28 |
CLE 14 · PIT 28 Final
Passing leader
CLE · QB
19.6PPR pts
19/29, 230 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
Top fantasy scorer
Nick Chubb
CLE · RB
23.2PPR pts
12 ATT, 77 YDS, 5 REC, 45 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
Browns leader
CLE · TE
14.2PPR pts
4 REC, 42 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Damontae Kazee
PIT
1 INT, 2 TKL
Steelers 28, Browns 14: Pittsburgh pulls away from Cleveland
Pittsburgh led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 18–7 after the break to win 28–14. The Steelers finished with a 333–307 edge in total offense.
The Browns went 5-for-12 on third down and committed two turnovers.
The two teams meet again in Week 8 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.
Key advantages
- +1 turnover margin PIT 1 · CLE 2 turnovers
- +26 total yards PIT 333 · CLE 307
- +18% third-down rate PIT 60% · CLE 42%
Game Highlights
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Why the Steelers Won
Pittsburgh won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.
| Browns | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Turnovers | 1 |
| 307 | Total yards | 333 |
| 42% | Third-down conversion | 60% |
| Other team stats | ||
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 5.0 |
| 58 | Plays | 67 |
| 29:04 | Time of possession | 30:56 |
Scoring Summary
The Steelers scored three touchdowns and two field goals; the Browns scored two touchdowns.
| Time | Team | Play | CLE | PIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st quarter | ||||
| No scoring | ||||
| 2nd quarter | ||||
| 6:27 | CLE | Deshaun Watson → David Njoku, 10-yard TD Takes leadCade York XP | 7 | 0 |
| 1:47 | PIT | Kenny Pickett → George Pickens, 31-yard TD Ties gameChris Boswell XP | 7 | 7 |
| 0:38 | PIT | Chris Boswell 49-yard FG Takes lead | 7 | 10 |
| 3rd quarter | ||||
| 9:04 | PIT | Chris Boswell 34-yard FG Extends lead | 7 | 13 |
| 3:12 | PIT | Najee Harris 4-yard TD run Extends leadChris Boswell XP | 7 | 20 |
| 4th quarter | ||||
| 10:11 | CLE | Deshaun Watson → Nick Chubb, 2-yard TDCade York XP | 14 | 20 |
| 4:37 | PIT | Derek Watt 1-yard TD run Extends leadKenny Pickett → Diontae Johnson, 2-pt conversion | 14 | 28 |
Fantasy Points: Browns vs Steelers, Week 18 2022
Fantasy leaders
- Nick ChubbCLE · RB23.2 PTSRB1
- Deshaun WatsonCLE · QB19.6 PTSQB6
- George PickensPIT · WR16.2 PTSWR16
- Najee HarrisPIT · RB14.4 PTSRB13
Player Stats
Quarterbacks
| Player | FPTS | FIN | CMP/ATT | Pass YDS | TD | INT | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | Rate | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19.6 | QB6 | 19/29 | 230 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 44 | 0 | 84.0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 13.9 | QB15 | 13/29 | 195 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 79.0 | Start/Sit → |
WRs, RBs, & TEs
| Player | FPTS | FIN | POS | Rush ATT | Rush YDS | Rush TD | TGT | REC | Rec YDS | Rec TD | Start/Sit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23.2 | RB1 | RB | 12 | 77 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 45 | 1 | ||
| 16.2 | WR16 | WR | — | — | — | 6 | 3 | 72 | 1 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.4 | RB13 | RB | 23 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 14.2 | TE6 | TE | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 42 | 1 | ||
| 8.1 | RB32 | RB | 1 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 45 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.8 | WR50 | WR | — | — | — | 10 | 2 | 38 | 0 | ||
| 7.3 | RB36 | RB | 6 | 36 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 7.1 | WR56 | WR | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 51 | 0 | ||
| 6.2 | WR61 | WR | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 42 | 0 | ||
| 5.8 | RB44 | RB | 4 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 4.0 | TE33 | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 20 | 0 | ||
| 3.3 | TE38 | TE | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 23 | 0 | ||
| 2.5 | WR91 | WR | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0 | ||
| 1.6 | WR107 | WR | 1 | 16 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.4 | WR116 | WR | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — | — | — | ||
| 0.0 | — | TE | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Start/Sit → | |
| 0.0 | — | WR | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fantasy Usage
Cleveland Browns
Snap Share
David NjokuTE59 snaps92%
Donovan Peoples-JonesWR59 snaps92%
Amari CooperWR58 snaps91%
Nick ChubbRB48 snaps75%
Michael WoodsWR26 snaps41%
Target Share27 targets
- Nick Chubb22%, 6 targets
- David Njoku19%, 5 targets
- Kareem Hunt15%, 4 targets
- Donovan Peoples-Jones15%, 4 targets
- Amari Cooper11%, 3 targets
- Other19%, 5 targets
Carry Share22 carries
- Nick Chubb55%, 12 carries
- Deshaun Watson27%, 6 carries
- Kareem Hunt18%, 4 carries
Pittsburgh Steelers
Snap Share
Diontae JohnsonWR60 snaps82%
Najee HarrisRB46 snaps63%
Pat FreiermuthTE46 snaps63%
George PickensWR46 snaps63%
Zach GentryTE42 snaps58%
Target Share28 targets
- Diontae Johnson36%, 10 targets
- George Pickens21%, 6 targets
- Connor Heyward14%, 4 targets
- Jaylen Warren14%, 4 targets
- Pat Freiermuth7%, 2 targets
- Other7%, 2 targets
Carry Share36 carries
- Najee Harris64%, 23 carries
- Jaylen Warren17%, 6 carries
- Kenny Pickett8%, 3 carries
- Gunner Olszewski6%, 2 carries
- Steven Sims3%, 1 carries
- Other3%, 1 carries
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| Player | SNAPS | SNAP % | TGT | TGT % | CAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 92% | 5 | 19% | 0 | |
| 59 | 92% | 4 | 15% | 0 | |
| 58 | 91% | 3 | 11% | 0 | |
| 60 | 82% | 10 | 36% | 0 | |
| 48 | 75% | 6 | 22% | 12 | |
| 46 | 63% | 1 | 4% | 23 | |
| 46 | 63% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 46 | 63% | 6 | 21% | 0 | |
| 42 | 58% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 33 | 45% | 0 | 0% | 1 | |
| 31 | 42% | 4 | 14% | 6 | |
| 26 | 41% | 1 | 4% | 0 | |
| 23 | 36% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 25 | 34% | 4 | 14% | 1 | |
| 20 | 31% | 2 | 7% | 0 | |
| 16 | 25% | 4 | 15% | 4 | |
| 13 | 18% | 0 | 0% | 2 | |
| 11 | 15% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 6 | 9% | 0 | 0% | 0 | |
| 1 | 2% | 0 | 0% | 0 |
Fantasy Points vs Expected
Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.
- Biggest overperformer+6.2George Pickens16.2 PTS vs 10.0 xFP
- Biggest underperformer−8.9Diontae Johnson7.8 PTS vs 16.7 xFP
- Highest expected volume17.7 xFPNick Chubb23.2 PTS scored
| Player | PTS | xFP | vs xFP | Snap% | Usage | Rte% | Pass att | Car | Car% | Tgt | Tgt% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick ChubbCLE · RB | 23.2 | 17.7 | +5.5 | 75% | 55% car | — | 0 | 12 | 55% | 6 | 22% |
| Diontae JohnsonPIT · WR | 7.8 | 16.7 | −8.9 | 82% | 36% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 10 | 36% |
| Najee HarrisPIT · RB | 14.0 | 16.5 | −2.5 | 63% | 62% car | — | 0 | 23 | 62% | 1 | 4% |
| Deshaun WatsonCLE · QB | 19.6 | 16.1 | +3.5 | 98% | 29 att | — | 29 | 6 | 27% | 0 | 0% |
| Kenny PickettPIT · QB | 13.9 | 14.2 | −0.3 | 100% | 29 att | — | 29 | 3 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| Jaylen WarrenPIT · RB | 7.3 | 10.5 | −3.2 | 42% | 16% car | — | 0 | 6 | 16% | 4 | 14% |
| George PickensPIT · WR | 16.2 | 10.0 | +6.2 | 63% | 21% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 6 | 21% |
| Kareem HuntCLE · RB | 5.8 | 9.2 | −3.4 | 25% | 18% car | — | 0 | 4 | 18% | 4 | 15% |
| David NjokuCLE · TE | 14.2 | 8.3 | +5.9 | 92% | 19% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 5 | 19% |
| Connor HeywardPIT · RB | 8.1 | 7.3 | +0.8 | 34% | 14% tgt | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 4 | 14% |
| Donovan Peoples-JonesCLE · WR | 6.2 | 6.7 | −0.5 | 92% | 15% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 4 | 15% |
| Amari CooperCLE · WR | 7.1 | 5.0 | +2.1 | 91% | 11% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 3 | 11% |
| David BellCLE · WR | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 36% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Harrison BryantCLE · TE | 4.0 | 3.3 | +0.7 | 31% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Pat FreiermuthPIT · TE | 0.0 | 3.3 | −3.3 | 63% | 7% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 2 | 7% |
| Michael Woods IICLE · WR | 2.5 | 1.7 | +0.8 | 41% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Zach GentryPIT · TE | 3.3 | 1.7 | +1.6 | 58% | 4% tgt | — | 0 | 0 | 0% | 1 | 4% |
| Gunner OlszewskiPIT · WR | 0.4 | 1.3 | −0.9 | 18% | 5% car | — | 0 | 2 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Derek WattPIT · RB | 6.1 | 0.6 | +5.5 | — | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Steven SimsPIT · WR | 1.6 | 0.6 | +1.0 | 45% | 3% car | — | 0 | 1 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
Team totals: Browns 27 targets and 22 carries; Steelers 28 targets and 37 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.
Fantasy Verdicts
Deshaun Watson
CLE · QB · 19.6 pts on 16.1 expected
19 of 29 passing for 230 yards, 2 touchdowns, 2 interceptions; 6 carries for 44 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.1 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 6.3, 17.3, 12.6, 12.8, 21.9, 19.6
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Kenny Pickett
PIT · QB · 13.9 pts on 14.2 expected
13 of 29 passing for 195 yards, 1 touchdown; 3 carries for 1 yard.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 14.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 12.2, 13.3, 1.6, 13.7, 10.9, 13.9
W12W13W14W16W17W18
Best score since Week 11.
Nick Chubb Ran hot
CLE · RB · 23.2 pts on 17.7 expected
6 targets (22% of the team's), 5 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown; 12 carries (55% of the team's) for 77 yards.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 17.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 8.0, 8.4, 9.9, 11.2, 12.6, 23.2
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Season high in targets (6). Best score since Week 8.
Kareem Hunt
CLE · RB · 5.8 pts on 9.2 expected
4 targets (15% of the team's), 3 catches for 15 yards; 4 carries (18% of the team's) for 13 yards.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 9.2 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 9.4, 3.2, 3.7, 5.2, 0.9, 5.8
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 13.
Diontae Johnson Volume, no payoff
PIT · WR · 7.8 pts on 16.7 expected
10 targets (36% of the team's), 2 catches for 38 yards.
Verdict: The role was there, worth 16.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 11.0, 14.2, 20.0, 11.4, 5.5, 7.8
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Najee Harris Volume, no payoff
PIT · RB · 14.0 pts on 16.5 expected
1 target (4% of the team's), 1 catch for 10 yards; 23 carries (62% of the team's) for 80 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 10.2, 13.0, 14.6, 15.5, 20.3, 14.0
W13W14W15W16W17W18
Fewest points since Week 14. A touchdown in 6 of the last 8 games.
George Pickens Ran hot
PIT · WR · 16.2 pts on 10.0 expected
6 targets (21% of the team's), 3 catches for 72 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 1.2, 10.8, 7.3, 16.7, 4.9, 16.2
W13W14W15W16W17W18
David Njoku Ran hot
CLE · TE · 14.2 pts on 8.3 expected
5 targets (19% of the team's), 4 catches for 42 yards and 1 touchdown.
Verdict: The opportunities were worth 8.3 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.
Last 5 games + this one (PPR): 13.9, 18.7, 5.8, 3.4, 3.1, 14.2
W12W14W15W16W17W18
Best score since Week 14.
Stock Up, Stock Down
Cleveland Browns
- ▲Stock up: Nick Chubb played 75% of the snaps, up from a 55% season average.
- ▲Stock up: Michael Woods II played 41% of the snaps, up from a 22% season average.
- ▼Stock down: Kareem Hunt played 25% of the snaps, down from a 43% season average.
Pittsburgh Steelers
- ▲Stock up: Connor Heyward played 34% of the snaps, up from a 14% season average.
Fantasy Matchups
Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.
| Points allowed to | Browns D | Steelers D |
|---|---|---|
| QBs | 13.8 | 16.9 |
| RBs | 26.7 | 20.5 |
| WRs | 28.0 | 32.5 |
| TEs | 9.2 | 11.9 |
Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.
How the Game Swung
Pittsburgh opened at 57% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.
Steelers win probability
Key Swings
- −26Watson → Njoku, 10-yd TD56% → 30%Q2 6:27
- +27Pickett → Pickens, 31-yd TD28% → 55%Q2 1:47
- +12Boswell 49-yd FG55% → 67%Q2 0:38
- +15Harris 4-yd TD run82% → 97%Q3 3:12
- −12Watson → Chubb, 2-yd TD99% → 88%Q4 10:11
Swing in Steelers win probability, in points
Play Calling and Possessions
| Cleveland Browns | Measure | Pittsburgh Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Plays | 67 |
| 62% | Pass rate | 45% |
| 4.8 | Yds / dropback | 6.3 |
| 6.1 | Yds / carry | 3.9 |
| 5/12 | Third downs | 9/15 |
Efficiency edge Pittsburgh ran 9 more plays and gained 1.5 more yards per dropback.
- Top targets
- CLE Chubb 22% · Njoku 19% · Peoples-Jones 15%
- PIT Johnson 36% · Pickens 21% · Heyward 14%
Possession Results
| Result | CLE | PIT |
|---|---|---|
| Touchdowns | 2 | 3 |
| Field goals | 0 | 2 |
| Punts | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Turnovers on downs | 1 | 0 |
PIT turnover edge: +1
- The Browns opened the scoring on their fourth possession, a 10-play, 71-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
- The Steelers drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.
All 19 possessions, drive by drive
| Team | Start | Plays | Yards | Time | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | Q1 15:00 | 4 | 20 | 2:32 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 12:28 | 11 | 66 | 6:14 | Fumble |
| CLE | Q1 6:14 | 4 | 20 | 3:14 | Punt |
| PIT | Q1 3:00 | 5 | 23 | 2:16 | Punt |
| CLE | Q1 0:44 | 4 | 38 | 2:15 | Punt |
| PIT | Q2 13:29 | 3 | -1 | 2:05 | Punt |
| CLE | Q2 11:24 | 10 | 71 | 4:57 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q2 6:27 | 9 | 75 | 4:40 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q2 1:47 | 2 | 4 | 0:36 | Interception |
| PIT | Q2 1:11 | 6 | 25 | 0:33 | Field goal |
| CLE | Q2 0:38 | 5 | 24 | 0:38 | End of half |
| PIT | Q3 15:00 | 12 | 59 | 5:56 | Field goal |
| CLE | Q3 9:04 | 6 | 13 | 3:22 | Interception |
| PIT | Q3 5:42 | 6 | 25 | 2:30 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q3 3:12 | 3 | -6 | 2:15 | Punt |
| PIT | Q3 0:57 | 3 | 0 | 1:08 | Punt |
| CLE | Q4 14:49 | 7 | 77 | 4:38 | Touchdown |
| PIT | Q4 10:11 | 14 | 75 | 5:34 | Touchdown |
| CLE | Q4 4:37 | 13 | 23 | 4:37 | Downs |
About these numbers
Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.
Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.
Browns vs Steelers Head-to-Head
The Browns and Steelers first met in 1950 and have played 150 times since. They have been AFC North rivals since 1999.
- All-time series
- 83–66–1Steelers lead, 150 meetings since 1950
- Postseason
- 2–1Steelers won in 1994 and 2002; Browns won in 2020
- Largest Browns win
- 51–01989
- Largest Steelers win
- 43–01999
Since 2021
6–5 Steelers lead
11 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.
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Oldest to newest. S = Steelers win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.
2026 Meetings
- Week 8 Browns at Steelers Upcoming
Recent Meetings
- 2026 Wk 4 Steelers at Browns, 2026 Wk 4 recap CLE 27 PIT 24 CLE W
- 2025 Wk 17 Steelers at Browns, 2025 Wk 17 recap CLE 13 PIT 6 CLE W
- 2025 Wk 6 Browns at Steelers, 2025 Wk 6 recap PIT 23 CLE 9 PIT W
- 2024 Wk 14 Browns at Steelers, 2024 Wk 14 recap PIT 27 CLE 14 PIT W
- 2024 Wk 12 Steelers at Browns, 2024 Wk 12 recap CLE 24 PIT 19 CLE W
- 2023 Wk 11 Steelers at Browns, 2023 Wk 11 recap CLE 13 PIT 10 CLE W
- 2023 Wk 2 Browns at Steelers, 2023 Wk 2 recap PIT 26 CLE 22 PIT W
- 2022 Wk 18 Browns at Steelers PIT 28 CLE 14 PIT W
- 2022 Wk 3 Steelers at Browns, 2022 Wk 3 recap CLE 29 PIT 17 CLE W
- 2021 Wk 17 Browns at Steelers, 2021 Wk 17 recap PIT 26 CLE 14 PIT W
- 2021 Wk 8 Steelers at Browns, 2021 Wk 8 recap PIT 15 CLE 10 PIT W
Season to Date (Through Week 18)
The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.
| Browns | Stat | Steelers |
|---|---|---|
| 7-10 | Record | 9-8 |
| 21.2 | Points per game | 18.1 |
| 349.1 | Yards per game | 322.6 |
| 5.3 | Yards per play | 4.9 |
| 22.4 | Points allowed per game | 20.4 |
| 331.2 | Yards allowed per game | 330.4 |
Browns vs Steelers Odds and Results
How this game finished against the betting lines.
- Spread
- PIT −2.5Steelers covered by 11.5
- Total
- 40Over: 42 points scored (by 2)
Expected vs Actual Scoring
| Team | Implied | Actual | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steelers | 21.3 | 28 | +6.8 |
| Browns | 18.8 | 14 | −4.8 |
The Steelers beat their implied total and the Browns fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.
Betting Trends
Last 4 meetings: Steelers 3–1 ATS, overs and unders 2–2.
Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.
Cleveland Browns
- Against the spread
- 8–9
- Over/under
- 8–8–1
- ATS as favorite
- 3–4
- ATS as underdog
- 5–5
- ATS on the road
- 4–5
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Against the spread
- 10–6–1
- Over/under
- 7–10
- ATS as favorite
- 4–2
- ATS as underdog
- 6–4–1
- ATS at home
- 4–3–1
Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.
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Browns vs Steelers Fantasy Outlook for 2026
One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 8 in Pittsburgh. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.
- Start/Sit ToolShould your Browns or Steelers player start in Week 8? Compare the decision against your other options.
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Browns vs Steelers Game FAQ
Who won the 2022 Browns vs Steelers Week 18 game?
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28–14 in Week 18 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA, on January 8, 2023. See the Steelers' 2022 schedule.
What was the final score of Browns vs Steelers?
The final score was Steelers 28, Browns 14. The Steelers led 10–7 at halftime, and the second half went Browns 7, Steelers 18.
What happened in the Browns vs Steelers game?
Pittsburgh led 10–7 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 18–7 after the break to win 28–14. The Steelers finished with a 333–307 edge in total offense. Nick Chubb led all players with 5 catches for 45 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 77 rushing yards. The Browns committed 2 turnovers, the Steelers 1.
Who scored the most fantasy points in Browns vs Steelers?
Nick Chubb led the game with 23.2 PPR fantasy points, the RB1 of Week 18, on 5 catches for 45 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 77 rushing yards. Deshaun Watson was next with 19.6 (QB6).
Who led Browns vs Steelers in passing, rushing and receiving?
Deshaun Watson (CLE) led all passers with 19 of 29 for 230 yards, 2 touchdowns and 2 interceptions. Najee Harris (PIT) led in rushing with 23 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown. George Pickens (PIT) led in receiving with 3 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.
How many fantasy points did Nick Chubb score against the Steelers?
Nick Chubb scored 23.2 points in PPR leagues, 20.7 in half-PPR and 18.2 in standard scoring against the Steelers in Week 18 of the 2022 season, on 5 catches for 45 yards and a touchdown, plus 12 carries for 77 rushing yards. He drew 22% of his team's targets.
Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Browns vs Steelers?
George Pickens outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 16.2 PPR points on 10.0 xFP (+6.2). Diontae Johnson fell furthest short, with 7.8 points on 16.7 xFP (−8.9). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.
How did the Steelers beat the Browns?
The Steelers beat the Browns 28–14 because they won the turnover battle 2–1 and outgained them 333–307.
Which team won the turnover battle in Browns vs Steelers?
The Steelers won the turnover battle 2–1: the Browns gave the ball away 2 times and the Steelers 1 time. The Steelers won the game.
What is the all-time Browns vs Steelers record?
The Steelers lead the all-time series 83–66–1 across 150 meetings since 1950, including a 2–1 record in the postseason.
When did the Browns and Steelers last play before this game?
Before Week 18 of 2022, they last met in the 2022 season on September 22, 2022, when the Browns beat the Steelers 29–17.
Have the Browns and Steelers met in the playoffs?
Yes, 3 times, most recently in the 2020 playoffs. The Browns are 1–2 against the Steelers in the postseason.
What was the closing spread for Browns vs Steelers?
The consensus closing spread at kickoff was Steelers −2.5, making the Pittsburgh Steelers 2.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 40. That implied about 21.3 points for the Steelers and 18.8 for the Browns.
Did Browns vs Steelers go over or under the total?
The game went over. The consensus closing total was 40, and the teams combined for 42 points, 2 over the number.
Who covered the spread in Browns vs Steelers?
The Steelers covered by 11.5 against the closing line of Steelers −2.5. The final margin was 14 points.
