The Denver Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns 41-32 on Monday Night Football, in what turned out to be a complete shootout.
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In view of the offensive performances, quarterback Jameis Winston broke a Cleveland Browns single-game franchise record with 497 passing yards, in addition to throwing six touchdowns (two of which he threw to the other team).
Jameis Winston threw for 497 yards tonight. The Broncos also had 171 interception return yards against him.
The 668 combined passing yards plus interception return yards off of his passes is the most by any QB in a single game in NFL history. pic.twitter.com/OKPzK6fK9Q
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) December 3, 2024
Undoubtedly, the 10-year vet showed flashes of his old self, as he tossed three interceptions and two pick-6's.
Jameis Winston Pick 6. pic.twitter.com/huQfcid79S
— Honor The Land (@honortheland) December 3, 2024
With two minutes left in regulation, the Browns were threatening to take the lead, however, Winston threw the ball to Broncos cornerback Ja'Quan McMillian, who took it to the house, which made it a two-score game (41-32).
THE BRONCOS DEFENSE WITH ANOTHER PICK-SIX OFF JAMEIS WINSTON 😱
ABSOLUTE SCENES IN DENVER 🤯 pic.twitter.com/YZZoeIuCf1
— ESPN (@espn) December 3, 2024
"It was my fault," Winston said in the post game press conference. "I've got to play better."
"I know I'm better than this. I'm just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes. Like that's... not me."
— Jameis Winston on his 2 pick-sixes vs. the Broncos pic.twitter.com/WRyxnhPFeJ
— NFL on CBS 🏈 (@NFLonCBS) December 3, 2024
"I know I'm better than this," Winston continued. "I'm just praying for the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes. It's not me. Phenomenal game on offense, do some great things, but I mess it up."
To point out, this was also a revenge game for ex-Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who must have had this game circled on his calendar, as he broke an NFL record for most receiving yards vs. a former team.
Jerry Jeudy has more yards in one reception against the Broncos than he did in his entire career with the Broncos.
Revenge game for the ages. pic.twitter.com/LLreQLEHuS
— Chuck Bass (@ChuckFBass) December 3, 2024
In total, the 2020 first round pick put up a career-high 235 yards on nine catches. And his play of the game was a 70-yard touchdown catch from Winston.
Jerry Jeudy on Wednesday: “I just want to go back up there and whip [the Broncos] ass.”
Jeudy so far:
9 targets
6 receptions
167 yards
1 TDpic.twitter.com/OQ1TXf30bl— Underdog NFL (@Underdog__NFL) December 3, 2024
The Browns star receiver spoke on the boos he received every time he touched the ball.
"They only boo you, when they know there's something great in you," Jeudy said.
The 25-year-old further elaborated on the fact that there were a lot of boos cause there was a lot of catches.
Jerry Jeudy calling for the #Broncos fans to boo him.
He is a WILD man 😂pic.twitter.com/h0xTRxPHPa
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 3, 2024
Notably, ever since Winston took over as starting quarterback in Week 8, following Deshaun Watson's injury, Jeudy actually leads the NFL in receiving yards (581). What makes this even more impressive, is that the Browns had a bye week in Week 10.
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Broncos Rookie of the Year candidate Bo Nix passed for 294 yards and had a 98-yard touchdown, although he did throw a pair of interceptions in the win.
On the season, Nix has thrown for 2,842 passing yards, to go with 21 total touchdowns (17 passing/4 rushing) and eight interceptions.
After this unforgettable Monday Night shootout for the ages, the Browns now fall to 3-9, as they stay near the bottom of the AFC standings. On the other hand, the Broncos improve to 8-5 and stay afloat in the highly-contested Wild Card race.
