Final · Kickoff
2002 Regular season · Week 9 · Cleveland Browns Stadium
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.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns 23–20 on the road at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Week 9 of the 2002 regular season on November 3, 2002. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The result moved the Steelers to 5–3 and dropped the Browns to 4–5. It was the Steelers’ fourth straight win. The Steelers finished 2002 at 10–5–1 and lost in the Divisional round. The Browns finished 2002 at 9–7 and lost in the Wild Card round.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 16–13 on September 29, 2002. When they met again, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 36–33 on January 5, 2003. The Steelers swept the 2002 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 6–2 after meeting No. 8 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.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
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.
