The Cleveland Browns pulled off an amazing upset win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 8 of the NFL season. The Browns went back and forth on the scoreboard with the Ravens throughout the game, as quarterback Jameis Winston had the Cleveland offense looking strong for the first time all season.

Browns defensive star Myles Garrett expressed his excitement about Winston's performance, which could lead to more victories in the second half of the season.

“I mean, obviously, Jameis played his a** off,” Garrett said, per Myles Simmons of Pro Football Talk and NBC Sports. “He did a great job leading the offense. [Nick] Chubb came to play, he’s always consistent, and, man, it was just all around complementary team effort. Everybody was on their P’s and Q’s, and we played how we expect to play every time we step out there and fans responded in kind.”

With Deshaun Watson done for the year, Winston has a golden opportunity to prove himself and solidify a prominent future with the Browns franchise. They already appear to have more success with Winston under center.

Jameis Winston leads the Browns to biggest win of the season

Oct 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws a pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field.
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
Related Cleveland Browns NewsArticle continues below
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads on to the field during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday, May 10, 2025, in Berea, Ohio.
Shedeur Sanders officially signs Browns contract
Two mystery players in the middle, Myles Garrett and coach Kevin Stefanski around them, Cleveland Browns wallpaper in the background
Cleveland Browns 2 best trade targets to round out 2025 roster
Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) heads on to the field during day two of NFL rookie minicamp at the Cleveland Browns training facility on Saturday,
Shedeur Sanders’ latest move will excite Browns fans

Winston completed 27-of-41 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns against a tough Ravens defense in Week 8. In one start, the 10-year veteran has restored the Browns' air attack, and will look to keep spreading the football around to his offensive weapons in upcoming games.

Winston's arm strength and passing prowess have never been in doubt over his NFL career. And while he may have gone through ups and downs sustaining a long-term role with a franchise, Garrett believes that his ability to transform an offense in a short period of time shouldn't be all that surprising.

“Even before then he’s always had that same mentality,” Garrett said. “Works his behind off, plays the game hard, practices hard, expects a lot of himself. But with that expectation of himself, he also has for his teammates. But you’re able to do that when you push yourself so hard, when we see you grinding at practice, doing extra, staying late. So, we want to be able to hold on to each other, and that’s what we did.”

The Browns hope to get something going this season, and all eyes will be on Winston, and if he can top his last outing. Cleveland will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 9.