The Denver Broncos defense scored two interception touchdowns to defeat the Browns 41-32 on Monday to spoil a record-setting night for Cleveland’s Jameis Winston and Jerry Jeudy.
Winston passed for a Browns franchise-record 497 yards and four touchdowns, as well as three interceptions, while Jeudy torched his former team, amassing a career-high nine receptions for 235 yards and a TD in the losing effort.
Despite being the first Browns quarterback to pass for over 400 yards since 2015, Winston’s brilliance was overshadowedby his two costly interceptions that were returned for touchdowns.
Trailing 14-10 in the second quarter, the Browns offense was marching down the field, getting to within field goal range. However, Nik Bonitto picked off the gunslinging Winston, taking it to the house for the 71-yard pick-six with 1:38 left in the first half.
Winston quickly made up for the interception, guiding the Browns offense 70 yards down the field, ending with a four-yard touchdown pass to tight end David Njoku.
“In times like this, that is an opportunity to continue to glorify the Lord even through the toughest circumstances,” Winston said after the game. “I know I’m better than this, I’m just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes. That’s not me.
“Phenomenal game, offense did some great things, but I messed it up.”
Denver’s offense, led by Rookie of the Year candidate Bo Nix, added to its lead in the third quarter. Nix made a pin-point pass to Marvin Mims Jr., who hauled in the deep ball for the 93-yard touchdown and a 28-17 lead. Nix finished with 294 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
The Browns wasted no time in responding, scoring a touchdown on the first play of the ensuing drive, when Winston connected with Jeudy for a 70-yard touchdown, and a successful two-point conversion to cut the deficit to 28-25.
After being acquired in a trade in March, the former Bronco had a career night against the team that drafted him in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. Jeudy set a record for the most receiving yards in a player’s first game against their former team in NFL history.
Cleveland took a 32-31 lead in the fourth quarter, after Winston connected with a wide-open Nick Chubb for a five-yard touchdown.
Nix then led the gritty Broncos offense into field goal range, setting up a 27-yarder by kicker Dustin Hopkins and the 34-32 advantage.
Poised with an opportunity to orchestrate a go-ahead drive, Winston threw his second pick-six of the game as Ja’Quan McMillian leaped up and grabbed the pass, returning it 44 yards for the game-sealing score.
“It wasn’t pretty and yet in the end we did what we had to do especially late,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said after the game.
With the victory, the Broncos improved to 8-5 on the season as they stay in the hunt for the team’s first postseason appearance since 2015. Meanwhile, the Browns fall to a 3-9 record, and 2-3 since Winston replaced the injured Deshaun Watson.
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Saquon Barkley carries the ball during the Eagles’ 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, November 24. Barkley rushed for an Eagles franchise-record 255 yards on just 26 carries. 255 rushing yards in a game is also the ninth-most ever recorded in a single game by one player.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
beating the Pittsburgh Steelers 24-19 in Cleveland on Thursday, November 21.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Bills beat the Chiefs 30-21, ending Kansas City’s 15-game win streak. Allen finished with 262 yards, one touchdown and one interception while adding 57 yards and a score on the ground.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
26-18 victory over the Washington Commanders in Philadelphia on Thursday, November 14.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
blocks a 35-yard field goal attempt from Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz in the last play of the game in Kansas City, Missouri, on Sunday, November 10. The Chiefs won 16-14 and remain undefeated this season.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Chiefs survived a rain storm and an injury scare to quarterback Patrick Mahomes to defeat the Buccaneers 30-24 in overtime and improve to 8-0 on the season.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”1600″ width=”2239″ loading=’lazy’/>
sacked for a safety in his own endzone by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Byron Young in Inglewood, California, on Thursday, October 24. TV replays showed Young had grabbed Darnold’s face mask. After the game, lead official Tra Blake said the incident went unpenalized because none of his officiating crew had a clear look at it. The Rams won 30-20.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”1600″ width=”2400″ loading=’lazy’/>
beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-16 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London on October 13. Williams completed 23 of his 29 pass attempts and throwing for 226 yards and four touchdowns.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”1964″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
36-24 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle on Thursday, October 10. Samuel became the first wide receiver in NFL history with 20 touchdown receptions and 20 touchdown runs after scoring on a 76-yard touchdown catch.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
The Chiefs beat the Saints 26-13.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
his team’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London on October 6. Rodgers was intercepted three times.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
he took a hit to the head in the second half of a game against the Buffalo Bills in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Thursday, September 12. Tagovailoa was later ruled out with a concussion.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
Prescott agreed to a record four-year, $240 million contract extension, making him the highest-paid player in the NFL.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
detained for a short time by police after a traffic incident earlier in the day. Miami-Dade Police Department Director Stephanie V. Daniels said Sunday that an investigation has begun into the incident and one of the officers involved is being placed on administrative duties.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”3000″ width=”2926″ loading=’lazy’/>
Jordan Love walks off the field after taking a hit in the final seconds of a game against the Philadelphia Eagles in São Paulo early Saturday, September 7. The Eagles won 34-29.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
It was the first NFL game in South America.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>
Taylor Swift cheers on boyfriend Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs during the game against the Baltimore Ravens in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, September 5.” class=”image__dam-img image__dam-img–loading” onload=’this.classList.remove(‘image__dam-img–loading’)’ onerror=”imageLoadError(this)” height=”2000″ width=”3000″ loading=’lazy’/>