Amanda Balionis says 'message is clear' after emotional chat with Jameis Winston

Known for her engaging interviews on the PGA Tour, Amanda Balionis was part of yet another instant classic clip as a broadcaster, this time in the NFL. Balionis was on-hand as a sideline reporter for Ravens-Browns and captured a quintessential Jameis Winston interview before kickoff .

In his own rare style, Winston delivered an enthusiastic, off-the-cuff pep talk that quickly spread online, adding to his growing legacy of meme-worthy moments. Balionis , known for her positive and professional aura, managed to keep her composure and capture the quirky energy as the second-string QB was upgraded to a starter following a season-ending injury to DeShaun Watson last week.

Balionis held the mic as Winston shared his daily mantra: "Unwavering faith. Ultimate belief. Dependence on the Lord." With an intense focus and a dead serious look on his face, Winston was resolute in his message. When Balionis asked him to delve into his expectations for the game, Winston responded with his usual spiritual aura: "This is the day that the Lord has made. I will be glad and rejoicing in it."

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Winston doubled down on his confidence in his team, saying everyone in the building believes it’s time for a turnaround. Balionis handled the interview with her characteristic calm, which she developed in golf . She captured the heart of Winston’s unique motivational style and ended the segment by saying, "The message is clear, guys. Thank you, Jameis."

The Browns defied the odds after Winston’s pre-game interview, outlasting the Baltimore Ravens 29-24 in a fearless performance at home. Entering the game as a 7.5-point underdog against the then-division-leading Ravens, Cleveland delivered an upset by leaning completely on their backup quarterback. Winston completed 27 passes for 334 yards and three touchdowns to seal the win. The Browns QB solidified the victory with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Cedric Tillman to give Cleveland a five-point lead with less than a minute remaining game time.

After the game, Winston linked up with Balionis again to reflect on his start and the win, giving full credit to his faith. “Unwavering faith, ultimate belief, depending on the Lord—and depending on the Lord should have been first,” he said again with a sincere smile. “He gets all the glory. Thank you, Jesus. Thank you for this win.”

Balionis pressed on about his performance after the Browns win came after consecutive losses. She asked Winston what it took to turn things around in practice during the controversy surrounding Watson to secure the win.

Winston said, "One play at a time. We fought. We gave everything that we could possibly give. Thank you for the offensive line. Thank you for the defensive line for winning the trenches. And thank you for the Browns fans for standing up and helping us get a victory here at home."

Balionis wrapped up the interview and said, “Unbelievable performance today. Congratulations.” Her words came after the backup QB made her smile when he quoted Eminem's "Lose Yourself" lyrics from the soundtrack of the 2002 musical drama, "8 Mile."