Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 28–7 at home at Heinz Field in Week 17 of the 2001 regular season on January 6, 2002.
The result moved the Steelers to 13–3 and dropped the Browns to 7–9. The Browns finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Steelers finished 2001 at 13–3 and lost in the AFC Championship Game.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 15–12 on November 11, 2001. When they met again, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 16–13 on September 29, 2002. The Steelers swept the 2001 season series.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Steelers lead the series 4–2 after meeting No. 6 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
Cleveland's quarterback and running back lost nearly $30,000 combined for a celebration against Pittsburgh, while TreVeyon Henderson and Jarrian Jones were also docked for Week 4 plays.