Week 1, 2024

Played in Pittsburgh, PA, weather: 71 degrees, fair, 11 mph wind.
Pittsburgh won the toss and elected to receive.
Start of first quarter.
(1Q: 15:00) Percy Robinson kicked off 63 yards from the CLE30. The Music Man Meadows returned the ball 20 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Greg Harper.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT27 (1Q: 14:43) The Franchise de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Matthew Meadows. DE Howie Barrett drove right through Scott DeWitt to hurry the quarterback.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT27 (1Q: 14:36) Howie de Marco pass was intended for WR Darren Patchet and was intercepted by CB Mickey Bensen at the CLE49. The interception was returned 1 yard. Tackled by Darren Patchet.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass. Fleck is blitzing.
1-10-PIT50 (1Q: 14:25) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 10 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Quinn McGregor. Garrison gained 10 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT40 (1Q: 13:43) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent. OLB Ernest Ballard defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT40 (1Q: 13:39) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 5 yards. Tackled by S Juan Fleck. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-5-PIT35 (1Q: 12:58) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Rufus Andre. DE Hollywood Henderson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland's Jamie Larry was hurt on the play. This appears to be a minor shoulder injury. He should be able to remain in the game.
4-5-PIT35 (1Q: 12:52) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
4-10-PIT40 (1Q: 12:52) Eugene Johnson punted 40 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 12:46) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-PIT23 (1Q: 12:16) Howie de Marco pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble, assisted by CB Jack Stewart.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-PIT22 (1Q: 11:30) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 10 yards. Tackled by S Winfred Dillon. The ball was fumbled and recovered by CLE Jack Stewart on the PIT32.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT32 (1Q: 11:23) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 17 yards. Tackled by S Juan Fleck, assisted by OLB Quinn McGregor. Tallent gained 6 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT15 (1Q: 10:46) Norm Dotson ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Marshall Henson, assisted by OLB Bracy Ogden.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-7-PIT12 (1Q: 10:11) Jamie Larry pass was dropped by TE Steven Owens. Pittsburgh's Roosevelt Westbrook was hurt on the play.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT12 (1Q: 10:06) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Quinn McGregor.
4-2-PIT07 (1Q: 09:41) Percy Robinson attempted a 24 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 3, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 09:35) Percy Robinson kicked off 59 yards from the CLE30. Stephen Forbes returned the ball 16 yards to the PIT27. Tackled by Alvin Noble. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Kick Return.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT10 (1Q: 09:13) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by OLB Austin Manuwai, assisted by DE Howie Barrett.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-PIT10 (1Q: 08:40) Howie de Marco pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Austin Manuwai.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-PIT13 (1Q: 07:58) The Franchise de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
4-1-PIT19 (1Q: 07:27) Terrell Blades punted 44 yards. Kendrick Galloway returned the kick 3 yards to the CLE40. Tackled by Corwin Oja.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Wheeler are blitzing.
1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 07:19) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Thomas Turnbull.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wilson is blitzing.
2-8-CLE42 (1Q: 06:35) Ian Beyer ran inside the right tackle for 11 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden, assisted by DE Karl Jarvis. Key block delivered by Gene Berk.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT47 (1Q: 06:07) Ian Beyer ran around the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden, assisted by DT Marshall Henson.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-PIT43 (1Q: 05:35) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. S Thomas Turnbull defended the pass.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-6-PIT43 (1Q: 05:25) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 25 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT18 (1Q: 04:47) Ian Beyer ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Juan Fleck.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-PIT16 (1Q: 04:05) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ian Hitchcock. DE Hollywood Henderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-PIT16 (1Q: 03:59) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. DE Charles Henderson hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-8-PIT16 (1Q: 03:50) Percy Robinson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 6, Pittsburgh 0
(1Q: 03:43) Percy Robinson kicked off 79 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (1Q: 03:43) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 6 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald, assisted by ILB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Scott DeWitt.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-4-PIT26 (1Q: 03:11) Howie de Marco pass completed to RB Bruce Carlisle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-PIT27 (1Q: 02:28) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald. Key block delivered by Jared Seaman.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT30 (1Q: 01:42) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 30 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble. Covington gained 20 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE40 (1Q: 01:01) The Franchise de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Covington. DE Howie Barrett hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-10-CLE40 (1Q: 00:51) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 9 yards. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with goal-line personnel and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-1-CLE31 (1Q: 00:09) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin. Key block delivered by Renaldo Kuhnert.
Start of second quarter.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE28 (2Q: 15:00) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-CLE27 (2Q: 14:37) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 0 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CLE22 (2Q: 14:28) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 22 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Covington gained 7 yards after the catch. Pittsburgh 6, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 14:28) Extra point by Bert Johnson was good. Pittsburgh 7, Cleveland 6
(2Q: 14:14) Big Money Johnson kicked off 65 yards from the PIT30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 20 yards to the CLE25. Tackled by Wes Mahoney.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE25 (2Q: 13:44) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Stephen Forbes, assisted by S Juan Fleck.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-6-CLE29 (2Q: 13:02) Norm Dotson ran around left end for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Sherman Wilson, assisted by DT Boom-Boom Ames.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-7-CLE28 (2Q: 12:22) Norm Dotson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by S Thomas Turnbull, assisted by CB Stephen Forbes. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding. The penalty was declined.
4-3-CLE32 (2Q: 12:15) Eugene Johnson punted 33 yards. Adrian Covington called for a fair catch at the PIT35.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT35 (2Q: 12:08) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 10 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen, assisted by DT Darrin Grueneich. Key block delivered by Lamar Martin.
Pittsburgh: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT45 (2Q: 11:44) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 13 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder. Key block delivered by Renaldo Kuhnert.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE42 (2Q: 11:00) The Franchise de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Covington. DE Jared Mendes hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-10-CLE42 (2Q: 10:51) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CLE41 (2Q: 10:24) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Adrian Covington. DT Jermaine Bernstein hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
4-9-CLE41 (2Q: 10:19) Terrell Blades punted 35 yards. The ball was marked out of bounds at the CLE06.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE06 (2Q: 10:10) Ian Beyer ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DE Corey Wickson.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CLE08 (2Q: 09:43) Norm Dotson ran around left end for 2 yards. Tackled by S Thomas Turnbull, assisted by OLB Bracy Ogden.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-CLE10 (2Q: 09:11) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler, assisted by CB Stephen Forbes. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offensive Holding.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-11-CLE05 (2Q: 09:05) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. CB Kenneth Wheeler defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Offsides.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Wineholt is blitzing.
3-6-CLE10 (2Q: 08:59) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Charles Henderson, assisted by OLB Quinn McGregor. Key block delivered by Gene Berk.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 4-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE16 (2Q: 08:18) Ian Beyer ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DT Freddie Ames.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run. Wheeler is blitzing.
2-7-CLE19 (2Q: 07:51) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Bryan Tallent for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker, assisted by OLB Quinn McGregor.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard and Wineholt are blitzing.
3-5-CLE21 (2Q: 07:13) Ian Beyer ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by DT Marshall Henson. Key block delivered by Dana Knoyle.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE26 (2Q: 06:37) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 5 yards. Tackled by S Bob Barker, assisted by CB Stephen Forbes.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-5-CLE31 (2Q: 06:04) Kim Hughes ran around right end for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-1-CLE35 (2Q: 05:26) Norm Dotson ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by S T-Pain Turnbull, assisted by ILB Edgar Rogers.
4-2-CLE34 (2Q: 05:03) Eugene Johnson punted 32 yards. Adrian Covington called for a fair catch at the PIT34.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT34 (2Q: 04:54) Deron Quinn ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by CB Donovan Emmons.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-9-PIT35 (2Q: 04:24) PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for a False Start.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-14-PIT30 (2Q: 04:14) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-8-PIT36 (2Q: 03:28) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Darren Patchet. S Dennis Zawilinski defended the pass.
4-8-PIT36 (2Q: 03:17) Terrell Blades punted 43 yards. Kendrick Galloway returned the kick 3 yards to the CLE24. Tackled by Warren Kerr.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE24 (2Q: 03:06) Jamie Larry pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Wineholt. Knoyle gained 1 yard after the catch.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the pass.
2-3-CLE31 (2Q: 02:22) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-1-CLE33 (2Q: 02:03) Ian Beyer ran around right end for 8 yards. Tackled by DT Marshall Henson. Key block delivered by Glen Hickey.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Turnbull is blitzing.
1-10-CLE41 (2Q: 01:56) Jamie Larry pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-CLE41 (2Q: 01:46) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for TE Dana Knoyle. OLB Bracy Ogden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-10-CLE41 (2Q: 01:38) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Ian Hitchcock. OLB Bracy Ogden hurried the quarterback into a bad throw. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
4-10-CLE41 (2Q: 01:28) Eugene Johnson punted 59 yards. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (2Q: 01:22) Howie de Marco pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Wes Mahoney. S Winfred Dillon defended the pass.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT20 (2Q: 01:09) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen, assisted by S Ted Carlson.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-6-PIT24 (2Q: 00:23) Howie de Marco pass completed to TE Archie Wynn for 3 yards. Tackled by S Ted Carlson.
Cleveland called a time out.
4-3-PIT27 (2Q: 00:13) Terrell Blades punted 48 yards. Kendrick Galloway returned the kick 2 yards to the CLE27. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for an Illegal Block on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ballard is blitzing.
1-10-CLE14 (2Q: 00:03) Norm Dotson ran outside the right tackle for 0 yards. Tackled by S Thomas Turnbull, assisted by DT Marshall Henson.
Start of third quarter.
(3Q: 15:00) Big Money Johnson kicked off 56 yards from the PIT30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 25 yards to the CLE39. Tackled by Wes Mahoney.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE39 (3Q: 14:34) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 2 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler, assisted by DE Hollywood Henderson.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-8-CLE41 (3Q: 13:54) Jamie Larry sacked by DE Karl Jarvis for a loss of 12 yards. Sack allowed by John Flanders.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-20-CLE29 (3Q: 13:12) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 24 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by CB Carl Watson. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Garrison gained 10 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT47 (3Q: 12:41) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 9 yards. Tackled by DE Corey Wickson, assisted by S T-Pain Turnbull. Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-1-PIT38 (3Q: 12:02) Ian Beyer ran inside the right tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden, assisted by DT Boom-Boom Ames. Key block delivered by Don Delgado.
Cleveland: I formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT36 (3Q: 11:36) Jamie Larry pass completed to TE Steven Owens for 30 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Owens gained 5 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-6-PIT06 (3Q: 10:51) Norm Dotson ran inside the right guard for 5 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden. Key block delivered by Deon Springer.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass. McGregor is blitzing.
2-1-PIT01 (3Q: 10:17) Ian Beyer ran inside the right tackle for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Mista Rogers.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass. Ogden is blitzing.
3-2-PIT02 (3Q: 09:32) Ian Beyer ran inside the left tackle for 2 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Conrad Chandler. Cleveland 12, Pittsburgh 7
(3Q: 09:32) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 7
(3Q: 09:25) Percy Robinson kicked off 70 yards from the CLE30. Matthew Meadows returned the ball 29 yards to the PIT29. Tackled by Steven Owens. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Offsides on the Kickoff. The penalty was declined.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT29 (3Q: 09:02) Deron Quinn ran outside the right tackle for 19 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Labelle. Key block delivered by Sedrick Cleaver.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT48 (3Q: 08:31) Deron Quinn ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski, assisted by OLB Austin Manuwai.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 3-deep zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-9-PIT49 (3Q: 07:46) Deron Quinn ran around right end for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart, assisted by OLB Austin Manuwai.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-12-PIT46 (3Q: 07:11) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for -1 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski.
4-13-PIT45 (3Q: 06:24) Terrell Blades punted 55 yards. Touchback.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (3Q: 06:18) Norm Dotson ran inside the left tackle for 10 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden, assisted by DT Boom-Boom Ames. Key block delivered by Matt Garner.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE30 (3Q: 05:53) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-15-CLE25 (3Q: 05:44) Kim Hughes ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run. Wilson is blitzing.
2-12-CLE28 (3Q: 05:01) Jamie Larry pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Bryan Tallent.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Forbes is blitzing.
3-12-CLE28 (3Q: 04:55) Jamie Larry pass was dropped by WR Ian Hitchcock.
4-12-CLE28 (3Q: 04:46) Eugene Johnson punted 54 yards. Adrian Covington returned the kick 20 yards to the PIT38. Tackled by Don Delgado.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT38 (3Q: 04:35) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Matthew Meadows for 11 yards. The receiver went out of bounds. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble, assisted by CB Carlos Labelle. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Meadows gained 1 yard after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT49 (3Q: 03:48) Bruce Carlisle ran around left end for 3 yards. Tackled by DE Howie Barrett.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
2-7-CLE48 (3Q: 03:06) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 14 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-CLE34 (3Q: 02:38) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 17 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart. Covington gained 9 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE17 (3Q: 02:01) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 6 yards. Tackled by DE Jared Mendes. Key block delivered by Tony Frederick.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, with the second receiver in the slot, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-CLE11 (3Q: 01:16) Deron Quinn ran inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by ILB Dan Fuller.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with four receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-3-CLE10 (3Q: 00:48) Howie de Marco sacked by DE Leo Ervin for a loss of 6 yards. Sack allowed by Lamar Martin.
4-9-CLE16 (3Q: 00:17) Bert Johnson attempted a 33 yard field goal and succeeded. Cleveland 13, Pittsburgh 10
(3Q: 00:11) Bert Johnson kicked off 56 yards from the PIT30. Kendrick Galloway returned the ball 28 yards to the CLE42. Tackled by Norman Barker.
Start of fourth quarter.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE42 (4Q: 15:00) Norm Dotson ran around the left tackle for -3 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Wineholt.
Cleveland: Weak formation with three wide receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Ogden is blitzing.
2-13-CLE39 (4Q: 14:28) Norm Dotson ran a counterplay inside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden, assisted by DT Tony Bodenhemer.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-9-CLE43 (4Q: 14:01) Norm Dotson ran around right end for 7 yards. Tackled by OLB Bracy Ogden.
4-2-PIT50 (4Q: 13:16) Eugene Johnson punted 45 yards. The ball was downed at the PIT05.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT05 (4Q: 13:07) The Franchise de Marco pass completed to WR The Assassin Patchet for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Mickey Bensen.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-4-PIT11 (4Q: 12:21) Deron Quinn ran a trap outside the left tackle for 6 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart, assisted by S Ted Carlson. Key block delivered by Renaldo Kuhnert.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT17 (4Q: 11:56) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Carlos Labelle, assisted by ILB Dan Fuller. Key block delivered by Chris Schneider.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 1-deep, man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-5-PIT22 (4Q: 11:27) The Franchise de Marco pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Darren Patchet.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
3-5-PIT22 (4Q: 11:22) Howie de Marco pass completed to RB Deron Quinn for -1 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble.
4-6-PIT21 (4Q: 10:39) Terrell Blades punted 44 yards. Kendrick Galloway returned the kick 2 yards to the CLE37. PENALTY: Cleveland was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE26 (4Q: 10:30) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the run.
1-15-CLE21 (4Q: 10:22) Jamie Larry sacked by DE Charles Henderson for a loss of 2 yards. Henderson ran right past John Flanders and knocked down the quarterback. Pittsburgh's Stephen Forbes was hurt on the play.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the pass.
2-17-CLE19 (4Q: 09:54) Jamie Larry sacked by DE Karl Jarvis and DE Hollywood Henderson for a loss of 5 yards. Sack allowed by Jamie Hoffman.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-22-CLE14 (4Q: 09:11) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. S Norman Barker defended the pass. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
4-22-CLE14 (4Q: 09:04) Eugene Johnson punted 45 yards. Adrian Covington returned the kick 5 yards to the PIT46. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Holding on the Punt Return.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
1-10-PIT36 (4Q: 08:57) Deron Quinn ran a trap outside the right tackle for -2 yards. Tackled by OLB Austin Manuwai.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation with trips receivers, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the pass.
2-12-PIT34 (4Q: 08:30) Howie de Marco scrambled for 9 yards. Tackled by CB Donovan Emmons.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
3-3-PIT43 (4Q: 08:01) The Franchise de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 7 yards. Tackled by DT Horace McDonald. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Patchet gained 5 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-PIT50 (4Q: 07:19) Bruce Carlisle ran inside the right guard for 4 yards. Tackled by DE Leo Ervin, assisted by S Ted Carlson.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, expecting the run.
2-6-CLE46 (4Q: 06:48) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 23 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field. Covington gained 13 yards after the catch.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, expecting the run.
1-10-CLE23 (4Q: 06:04) The Franchise de Marco pass completed to WR The Music Man Meadows for 19 yards. Tackled by OLB Alvin Noble.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, expecting the pass.
1-4-CLE04 (4Q: 05:36) Deron Quinn ran around left end for 4 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Key block delivered by Renaldo Kuhnert. Pittsburgh 16, Cleveland 13
(4Q: 05:36) Extra point by Bert Johnson was good. Pittsburgh 17, Cleveland 13
(4Q: 05:29) Big Money Johnson kicked off 76 yards from the PIT30. Touchback.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-CLE20 (4Q: 05:29) Jamie Larry pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 3 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Wineholt.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-7-CLE23 (4Q: 04:47) PENALTY: Cleveland was called for a False Start.
Cleveland: Single-Back formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-12-CLE18 (4Q: 04:38) Norm Dotson ran a counterplay inside the left tackle for 1 yard. Tackled by DE Hollywood Henderson.
Cleveland: Five-Receiver Spread formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watson is blitzing.
3-11-CLE19 (4Q: 03:53) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 24 yards. Tackled by CB Kenneth Wheeler. Garrison gained 2 yards after the catch.
Cleveland: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. McGregor is blitzing.
1-10-CLE43 (4Q: 03:11) Ian Beyer ran outside the right tackle for 4 yards. Tackled by DT Tony Bodenhemer, assisted by DE Charles Henderson.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass. Watson is blitzing.
2-6-CLE47 (4Q: 02:49) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 13 yards. Tackled by S T-Pain Turnbull.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT40 (4Q: 02:31) Jamie Larry pass completed to TE Dana Knoyle for 15 yards. Tackled by S Norman Barker.
Cleveland: Weak formation with two tight ends, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT25 (4Q: 02:12) Jamie Larry pass completed to TE Steven Owens for 14 yards. Tackled by S Juan Fleck. Owens gained 4 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage.
Official time out for the two-minute warning.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT11 (4Q: 02:00) Jamie Larry pass was dropped by WR Ian Hitchcock.
Cleveland: Strong formation with three wideouts, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-10-PIT11 (4Q: 01:54) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Rufus Andre for 7 yards. Tackled by CB Billy Wineholt.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and strong-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
3-3-PIT04 (4Q: 01:36) Jamie Larry pass was thrown incomplete, intended for WR Ian Hitchcock. The quarterback threw into double coverage.
Cleveland: Pro formation with two tight ends, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with nickel personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
4-3-PIT04 (4Q: 01:30) Jamie Larry pass fell incomplete, intended for WR Russell Garrison. CB Carl Watson defended the pass. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. The ball goes over on downs.
Pittsburgh: Single-Back formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 and weak-side man, otherwise cover-7 zone coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
1-10-PIT04 (4Q: 01:23) Deron Quinn ran inside the left guard for 3 yards. Tackled by OLB Austin Manuwai.
Cleveland called a time out.
Pittsburgh: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
2-7-PIT07 (4Q: 01:12) Deron Quinn ran around the left tackle for 2 yards. Tackled by DT Darrin Grueneich.
Cleveland called a time out.
Pittsburgh: I formation, with the second wideout in the slot, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the run.
3-5-PIT09 (4Q: 01:01) Bruce Carlisle ran a draw inside the right guard for -1 yards. Tackled by ILB Wes Elder, assisted by OLB Alvin Noble.
Cleveland called a time out.
4-6-PIT08 (4Q: 00:49) Terrell Blades punted 34 yards. Kendrick Galloway called for a fair catch at the PIT42.
Cleveland: I formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep bump-and-run coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT42 (4Q: 00:39) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Rufus Andre for 11 yards. Tackled by CB Carl Watson. The quarterback threw into double coverage. PENALTY: Pittsburgh was called for Unnecessary Roughness.
Cleveland: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 2-deep man-to-man coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT16 (4Q: 00:30) Jamie Larry pass completed to WR Russell Garrison for 16 yards and a TOUCHDOWN! Garrison gained 3 yards after the catch. The quarterback threw away from the double coverage. Cleveland 19, Pittsburgh 17
(4Q: 00:30) Extra point by Percy Robinson was good. Cleveland 20, Pittsburgh 17
(4Q: 00:22) Percy Robinson kicked off 77 yards from the CLE30. Touchback.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is left. The defense is in a 43 with prevent personnel and 4-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT20 (4Q: 00:22) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Darren Patchet for 12 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart.
(4Q: 00:22) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: Pro formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
1-10-PIT32 (4Q: 00:11) The Franchise de Marco pass completed to TE Chris Schneider for 5 yards. Tackled by CB Jack Stewart.
(4Q: 00:11) Pittsburgh called a time out.
Pittsburgh: Weak formation, strength is right. The defense is in a 43 with dime personnel and 3-deep zone coverage, keying aggressively on the pass.
2-5-PIT37 (4Q: 00:01) Howie de Marco pass completed to WR Adrian Covington for 7 yards. Tackled by S Dennis Zawilinski. The receiver ran his route right over the middle of the field.
Final Score: Cleveland Browns 20, Pittsburgh Steelers 17