Final · Kickoff
2002 Postseason · Wild Card · Heinz Field
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 36–33 at home at Heinz Field in the Wild Card round of the 2002 playoffs on January 5, 2003. It was decided by 3 points, a field goal or less.
The Browns went 9–7 in the regular season and the Steelers went 10–5–1. The Steelers’ run ended in the Divisional round, a 34–31 loss to the Tennessee Titans. The loss ended the Browns’ season. The Steelers’ 36 points were their most in any game of 2002.
In their previous meeting, the Pittsburgh Steelers won 23–20 on November 3, 2002. When they met again, the Cleveland Browns won 33–13 on October 5, 2003.
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 7–2 after meeting No. 9 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.
