The Browns’ Jameis Winston prays that the “Lord” will deliver him from the pick-six after throwing 2 in their loss

The Browns’ Jameis Winston prays that the “Lord” will deliver him from the pick-six after throwing 2 in their loss

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

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

After the game, Winston reflected on his ups and downs.

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Jameis Winston looks on

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

“In times like these, it is an opportunity to continue to grow for the Lord, even in the toughest of circumstances. I know I’m better than this, I know like I’m just praying for the Lord to free me from the choices.” “That’s just not my thing. The offense did some great things, but I messed it up,” Winston said after the game.

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

On first down, Winston, after looking down the field, attempted a checkdown 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 responded to the pick-six by leading the Browns back down the field and hitting tight end David Njoku with a 4-yard pass for his second touchdown of the game. The score dropped just before the end of the first half, cutting the Broncos’ lead to 21-17.

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Nik Bonitto intercepts the pass

Denver Broncos linebacker No. 15 Nik Bonitto intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns tight end Jordan Akins No. 88 and returns the ball 71 yards for a touchdown during the first half an NFL football game on Monday, December 2, 2024 in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

The second pick-six came with less than two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Browns trailed 34-32 and tried 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 ran to the end zone, effectively ending the game and giving the Broncos a 41-32 lead by two points.

Winston was known as a gunslinger throughout his career, throwing 152 touchdown passes and 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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Jameis Winston throws a pass

Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston, #5, throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Monday, December 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 had over 400 yards passing.

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

The Browns fell to 3-9 with the loss and will next face the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Winston hopes the Lord has freed him from further pick-sixes.

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