Myles Garrett Had Clear Message For T.J. Watt After Thursday's Game
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The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns braved the elements on Thursday night in one of the more exciting games of the NFL season.
The two AFC North rivals battled until the very end, with Nick Chubb's late fourth-quarter touchdown serving as the game-winning score.
Fans were treated to an exciting game in the snow, and after the matchup was over, one Browns star made his opinion clear on one of the Steelers' best players.
During an interview with Kaylee Hartung after the game, Browns star pass rusher Myles Garrett was asked if he spoke to Steelers star T.J. Watt.
Garrett said that the two spoke briefly before the coin toss, and then explained his feelings on his fellow edge rusher.
"I have a lot of respect for him, lot of respect for all the guys over there. One of the best edge rushers in the league, but I'm number one," Garrett said.
Myles Garrett with a message to TJ Watt: "I have a lot of respect for him... But I'm number 1. That's from Edge 1 to Defensive Player of the Year. I'm the guy. That runs through me." pic.twitter.com/vFi9SnjSA9
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"That's from Edge 1 to Defensive Player of the Year. I'm the guy. That runs through me. There's no other person being defended as I am, or schemed or planned against like I am. Just goes to show: you can throw that out the window, I'm gonna find a way."
Garrett found a way to singlehandedly disrupt the Steelers' offense on Thursday night, recording three sacks in the win. It's been a difficult season for the Browns, but Thursday night and Garrett's performance in the game were rare bright spots.
Both Garrett and Watt have won the Defensive Player of the Year award, with Garrett taking home the honor in somewhat controversial fashion last season.
Many felt that Watt should have won for a second time - especially after leading the league with 19 sacks - but Garrett was honored as the leader of the NFL's best defense.
Thursday's game went down to the wire, with the Browns knocking down a Hail Mary attempt from Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson in the final moments. The Steelers have now fallen to 8-3 on the season, but they're still among the best teams in the AFC.
They'll remain in Ohio for an additional week to take on the Bengals in Cincinnati, while the Browns will make a quick trip to Denver to take on the Broncos.
Watt will have his chance to return the favor to Garrett in their budding rivalry when the two teams play again in two weeks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
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