Browns’ Jameis Winston prays ‘Lord deliver’ him from pick-sixes after throwing 2 in loss

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston was mixed up in the team’s 41-32 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday night.

Winston, 30, threw for a career-high and Browns franchise record 497 yards in the loss with four touchdowns. He also threw three interceptions, including two back-breaking pick-sixes.

After the game, Winston reflected on his up and down performances.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston watches as time runs out in the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

“In times like this, it’s the ability to continue to grow for the Lord, even in the toughest of circumstances. I know I’m better than this, I know that, just like I’m just praying to the Lord to deliver me from pick-sixes . Like it’s just not me. Like a phenomenal game, offense did some great things, but I messed it up,” Winston said.

Winston’s first pick-6 came with less than two minutes left in the second quarter. The Browns were down 14-10 and tried to put points on the board before the end of the half.

On first down, after monitoring the field, Winston tried to check down to his tight end Jordan Akins. Linebacker Nik Bonitto jumped in front of Akins and intercepted the pass for a 71-yard pick-six.

Winston answered the pick-six by leading the Browns back down the field and connecting with tight end David Njoku for his second touchdown of the game on a 4-yard pass. The score came just before the end of the first half, cutting the Broncos lead to 21-17.

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Denver Broncos linebacker Nik Bonitto, #15, drops a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins, #88, and returns the ball 71-yards for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 2. , 2024 in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The second pick-6 came with under two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Browns were down 34-32 trying to mount a comeback. Winston targeted wide receiver Elijah Moore on first down, but the pass was intercepted by cornerback Ja’Quan McMillan.

McMillan fell but got back up and drove to the end zone, effectively ending the game, putting the Broncos up 41-32 and up by two scores.

Throughout his career, Winston has been known as a gunslinger, throwing 152 career touchdown passes to 106 interceptions. In 2019, Winston led the NFL with 5,109 passing yards while throwing 33 touchdowns and a whopping 30 interceptions.

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston, #5, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Winston’s 497 yards passing in the loss marked the fifth game of his career in which Winston has had over 400 yards passing in a game.

Winston is now 2-3 as the Browns’ starter since taking over for the injured Deshaun Watson. He has completed 61.3% of his passes for 1,763 yards while throwing for 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.

The Browns fell to 3-9 with the loss and will take on the Pittsburgh Steelers next, where Winston hopes the Mister will have delivered him from more pick-sixes.

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