BEER BET STATS
WEEK 4 · THURSDAY, OCT 1
THURSDAY NIGHT · BROWNS–STEELERS
Cleveland had one big quarter. It was enough.
THE SHORT VERSION
The Browns scored 21 points in one quarter and 6 in the other three, and still beat the Steelers 27-24. Pittsburgh won the fourth quarter 14-6 and tied the game with 1:42 left.
THE NUMBER ✓ VERIFIED
21
Points the Browns scored in the second quarter. They scored 6 in the other three combined.
Source: Thursday's scoring log, Oct 1 · beerbetstats.com
WHAT HAPPENED
Cleveland led 21-10 at the half after a three-touchdown second quarter. Pittsburgh answered in the fourth with two Aaron Rodgers touchdown passes and a successful two-point try to tie it at 24. Szmyt's 56-yard field goal then put the Browns ahead, and per Pro Football Talk, Rodgers' last deep throw was intercepted.
WHY IT'S INTERESTING
The obvious read is that Cleveland dominated the first half and hung on. The log says something sharper: all three of their touchdowns came in one quarter, and the only points after halftime were two field goals, 44 and 56 yards, exactly 100 yards of kicking.
Pittsburgh outscored them 14-6 in the fourth and went for two twice, converting once. The Steelers did most of the work that usually wins a close game and lost anyway.
Five more on tap
14
Browns penalties, for 88 yards
Five of Pittsburgh's 24 first downs came off them. Thursday's game.
10
QB hits by the Browns defense
Plus 5 sacks. Pittsburgh's defense had 5 hits and 2 sacks.
177
Of Cleveland's 268 passing yards
Came after the catch. Thursday's game.
2
Steelers two-point tries in the fourth
One failed. The other tied it at 24 with 1:42 left.
4
Turnovers in the game
Two for each team.
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