Jameis Winston's Turnovers Derail Jerry Jeudy's Revenge Game Versus Broncos
Jerry Jeudy went nuclear on Monday night against his former team, the Denver Broncos, but things took an ugly twist for the losing Cleveland Browns.
Jeudy delivered on his pre-game smack-talk — promising to shred the Denver Broncos defense — but the Browns lost, 41-32, in primetime based on a pair of costly turnovers by Browns interim QB Jameis Winston.
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Jameis threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns, but his three interceptions, two of which were pick-sixes, cost the Browns a win.
Win or lose, Winston delivers with memorable quotes.
"I'm just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick sixes," he said after Monday's loss.
Nik Bonitto delivered the first TD for the Denver defense with an interception and scored off Winston in the second quarter.
Ja'Quan McMillian picked off Winston in the fourth quarter, which quickly buried Cleveland's hopes for a comeback.
Coming into the Monday Night Football matchup, Jeudy (facing his former team) said he was going to whoop Denver's a**.
Jeudy was taunting Broncos fans all evening.
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos celebrates with fans after defeating the Cleveland Browns in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos shakes hands with Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns after the game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns runs off the field after being defeated by the Denver Broncos in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)
Jerry Jeudy exploded for 235 receiving yards (nine catches) and a touchdown. Jeudy's emphatic performance set an NFL record. His 235 yards were the most recorded by a player facing his former team.
But as any longtime NFL fan knows, Jameis Winston giveth and he taketh away.
DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 02: Jerry Jeudy #3 of the Cleveland Browns runs the ball after a catch against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter in the game at Empower Field At Mile High on December 02, 2024 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Winston's third and final INT of the night was in the red zone with :44 left in the fourth quarter.
Broncos QB Bo Nix completed 18 of 35 passes for 294 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. His 93-yard connection with Marvin Mims gave Denver a huge boost in momentum to start the third quarter.
Monday's game was ultimately a great reminder that wrath is the best performance-enhancing drug for athletes, as evidenced by Jeudy.
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