- Q1 9:17TDNYJGarrett Wilson 32 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)0–7
- Q1 3:27FGCLEAndre Szmyt 25 Yd Field Goal3–7
- Q2 10:14FGCLEAndre Szmyt 41 Yd Field Goal6–7
- Q4 14:37FGNYJJason Sanders 54 Yd Field Goal6–10
- Q4 6:15TDCLEDenzel Boston 29 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Andre Szmyt PAT Failed)12–10
- Q4 3:01TDNYJBraelon Allen 22 Yd Rush (Jason Sanders Kick)12–17
Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets — 2026-10-11 Game Analysis
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ESPN game file
Recap
On October 11, 2026, the New York Jets defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-12 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Braelon Allen ran 22 yards for the go-ahead touchdown with 3:01 remaining after the Jets recovered a fumbled punt snap, ending a three-game skid.
Geno Smith was 17 of 30 for 182 yards with a 32-yard touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson on the opening drive. Allen finished with 116 yards on 24 carries, and rookie David Bailey had three of New York's eight sacks of Deshaun Watson.
Watson went 15 of 33 for 155 yards and threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Denzel Boston, but Andre Szmyt missed the extra point that left Cleveland ahead 12-10 with 6:15 left. Jason Sanders' 54-yard field goal gave the Jets a 10-6 lead early in the fourth quarter. New York improved to 2-3 while Cleveland's three-game winning streak ended at 3-2. The game was played in steady rain at MetLife Stadium.
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Game stats
| Statistic | Cleveland Browns | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 14 |
| Total yards | 198 | 276 |
| Net passing yards | 102 | 142 |
| Rushing yards | 96 | 134 |
| Yards per play | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-16 | 8-17 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-2 | 0-0 |
| Red-zone conversions | 0-1 | 0-2 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-30 | 10-102 |
| Time of possession | 28:35 | 31:25 |
Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets — NFL Game Analysis
New York Jets defeated Cleveland Browns 17–12, a 5-point margin. New York Jets led in total offense, 276 to 198. New York Jets led in rushing yards, 134 to 96. Cleveland Browns converted 4 of 16 third downs; New York Jets converted 8 of 17.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Cleveland Browns
Passing
- #4Deshaun Watson
Rushing
- #10Quinshon Judkins
- #4Deshaun Watson
- #23Raheim Sanders
- #13Corey Bojorquez
Receiving
- #0Isaiah Bond
- #12Denzel Boston
- #3Jerry Jeudy
- #10Quinshon Judkins
- #1KC Concepcion
- #44Harold Fannin Jr.
- #23Raheim Sanders
- #38Jaleel McLaughlin
Defense
- #5Quincy Williams
- #49Carson Schwesinger
- #21Denzel Ward
- #9Grant Delpit
- #7Tyson Campbell
- #26Myles Harden
- #98Adin Huntington
- #54Sam Williams
- #96Maliek Collins
- #92Sam Kamara
- #28Emmanuel McNeil-Warren
- #8Jared Verse
- #57Isaiah McGuire
- #33Ronnie Hickman
- #11Malachi Corley
- #59Winston Reid
- #42Easton Mascarenas-Arnold
- #17Justin Jefferson
- #34Michael Burton
- #24Daniel Thomas
- #31Donovan McMillon
New York Jets
Passing
- #7Geno Smith
Rushing
- #0Braelon Allen
- #32Isaiah Davis
- #7Geno Smith
- #18Isaiah Williams
Receiving
- #5Garrett Wilson
- #17Tim Patrick
- #85Mason Taylor
- #18Isaiah Williams
- #32Isaiah Davis
- #16Kenyon Sadiq
- #86Jelani Woods
- #0Braelon Allen
Defense
- #6Dane Belton
- #31David Bailey
- #2Jarvis Brownlee Jr.
- #29Minkah Fitzpatrick
- #44Jamien Sherwood
- #95Darrell Jackson Jr.
- #9Will McDonald IV
- #56Demario Davis
- #21Brandon Stephens
- #91Jowon Briggs
- #99T'Vondre Sweat
- #52Kingsley Enagbare
- #1Azareye'h Thomas
- #97Harrison Phillips
- #96Jack Heflin
- #27Malachi Moore
- #8Andre Cisco
- #66Joe Tippmann
- #49Trevin Wallace
- #32Isaiah Davis
- #70Armand Membou