Game Recap
In a January 5 playoff elimination game in Pittsburgh, the Steelers authored a 36-33 victory over the Browns. The Browns had the lead after two quarters 17-7 but Steelers played better in the 0. The Steelers had a 22-9 scoring edge in the last quarter
The Steelers were led by Tommy Maddox who threw for 367 yards, 3 TDs, was 30 of 48 passing. Hines Ward finished with 104 yards receiving, 1 touchdown, 11 pass catches.
For the Browns, Kelly Holcomb connected on 429 pass yards, 3 TDs, was 26 of 43 passing. William Green had 1 TD. Kevin Johnson finished with 140 yards receiving.
In the offensive show, the Steelers ended up with 432 total yards, 30 first downs, 3 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were 3 of 10 on third downs. The Browns tallied 447 total yards, 21 first downs, 1 turnovers and 9 penalties. They were 8 of 17 on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Pittsburgh SteelersPIT defeat Cleveland BrownsCLE 36-33
- Date: Sunday, January 5, 2003
- Game Time Kickoff: 1:01PM
- Pittsburgh Steelers Stats - Yards: 432, Turnovers: 3
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 447, Turnovers: 1
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| CLE |
7 |
10 |
7 |
9 |
33 |
| PIT |
0 |
7 |
7 |
22 |
36 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Kelly Holcomb | CLE | 26-43 | 429 | 3 | 1 | 83 | |
| Tommy Maddox | PIT | 30-48 | 367 | 3 | 2 | 30 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Amos Zereoue | PIT | 13 | 73 | 0 | 36 | |
| William Green | CLE | 25 | 30 | 1 | 23 | |
| Tommy Maddox | PIT | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | |
| Dennis Northcutt | CLE | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | |
| Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala | PIT | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | |
| Hines Ward | PIT | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Kelly Holcomb | CLE | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Kevin Johnson | CLE | 4 | 140 | 0 | 83 | |
| Hines Ward | PIT | 11 | 104 | 1 | 19 | |
| Plaxico Burress | PIT | 6 | 100 | 1 | 24 | |
| Dennis Northcutt | CLE | 6 | 92 | 2 | 32 | |
| Antwaan Randle El | PIT | 5 | 85 | 0 | 30 | |
| Andre' Davis | CLE | 2 | 65 | 1 | 43 | |
| Jamel White | CLE | 5 | 45 | 0 | 17 | |
| Terance Mathis | PIT | 3 | 40 | 0 | 15 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 28 | 38 | 1 | | |
| PIT | 20 | 89 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 26-43 | 429 | 3 | 1 | 2 | |
| PIT | 30-48 | 367 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
More Game Information On The Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers
- Attendance: 62,595
- Weather: 27 degrees, relative humidity 90%, wind 5 mph, wind chill 20
- Time of Game: 3:39 - 3 hours, 39 minutes