Browns dominated from start to finish as Jared Verse wrote a check teammates could not cash in blowout loss to Steelers

Verse’s words before kickoff

Verse spoke confidently about the Steelers ahead of Sunday’s matchup. “I’m not worried about Cam, I’m not worried about their OL, I’m not worried about anyone on their team,” Verse said.

He also said the Browns intended to dominate Pittsburgh. The game unfolded very differently, as Cleveland lost in a blowout.

A quiet game for Verse

Verse was largely absent from the game’s broadcast and highlights. One notable moment came after an extra point, when Steelers guard Mason McCormick body-slammed him and was penalized.

Verse entered the matchup with 10 tackles and no sacks. He had not been a consistent difference-maker in the pass rush, and made little impact against Pittsburgh.

A season still taking shape

Confidence can be part of an effort to change the culture of a losing team, but talk alone does not deliver results. Cleveland’s loss, and Verse’s quiet performance, left his pregame declaration unsupported.