The spectators saw a wild game at the Thursday Night Game between the Browns and the Steelers. Things continued to get busy afterwards too.
By Max Bruns
In the snow in Cleveland, the Browns surprisingly caused the Pittsburgh Steelers to stumble and suffer their third defeat of the season.
In addition to the quarterback duel between Russell Wilson (Pittsburgh) and Jameis Winston (Cleveland), which took place at eye level, there were other hot encounters on and off the field.
In the defenses of both teams there was a clash between two absolute star players. The Thursday Night Game also featured Myles Garrett (Cleveland) against TJ Watt (Pittsburgh).
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In the end, Garrett celebrated – and not just because of the victory. The Browns defensive end collected an incredible three quarterback sacks against the Steelers. Overall, the number 1 pick from 2017 had five tackles.
His counterpart Watt lost out. The Steelers linebacker left the game without a sack and recorded one fewer tackles than Garrett.
He publicly took Watt to task after the game and dealt it to the Pittsburgh star. “He says he’s the best defender in the NFL and that no team prepares players like they do him,” Garrett said, adding, “I have respect for him, but I’m the number one player in the league.”
Pickens in a clinch with Newsome and the fans
There has been no public reaction from Watt so far. However, the beef between Garrett and him was not the only scene of a minor skirmish.
George Pickens didn’t stay silent after the game either. The Steelers receiver had given off a bad impression a few minutes earlier.
During Pittsburgh’s Wilson’s Hail Mary attempt, Pickens stood out negatively because he engaged in a private duel with Browns defender Greg Newsome instead of going toward the ball.
As a result of this altercation, Pickens even clashed with Browns fans and ultimately had to be calmed down by his teammates.
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Pickens distributes against the Browns
In the post-game interview he also blamed the defeat on the winter weather. “The weather conditions played a big role,” said Pickens and went on the attack: “I don’t think the Cleveland Browns are a good team. The conditions with the snow saved them today.”
The response from Pickens’ opponent Newsome, with whom he got into the small skirmish, followed promptly. The cornerback commented on the Steelers receiver’s statements on social media: “Such a tough guy” and added laughing emojis.
Good for all sides: Nobody has to wait long for revenge. Both teams will meet again on December 8th (7 p.m.). Then everyone involved can follow up their big words with actions.
