Browns edge rusher Myles Garrett made a strong statement with three first-half sacks in Thursday's win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Myles Garrett didn’t want an apology from T.J. Watt. Instead, he demanded respect. Garrett showed Watt why he’s the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, recording three sacks in a dominant first half that set the tone for Cleveland’s shocking 24-19 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Racking up three sacks, a forced fumble, and a massive eight pressures in the win, Garrett was interviewed after the game. And during his interview, Garrett made a statement to the rest of the NFL: He’s the best defensive player in the NFL.

The showdown ended up being completely lopsided as Garrett dominated the Steelers offensive front and Watt was largely a non-factor. After the game, Garrett called out Watt bigtime after the game and put him on notice that he feels like he’s the No. 1 and everyone else, including Watt is chasing him.

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Cleveland Browns star Myles Garrett took a subtle shot at TJ Watt after their win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Garrett joked before Thursday's game that Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt, a current Defensive Player of the Year favorite with an NFL-high 12 tackles for loss, owed him an apology

Cleveland defensive end used game against the Steelers to showcase why he is the league’s best defensive player.