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Jets 17, Browns 12
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Home matchupNYJVSCLE
NYJVSCLE1:00 PM ET
MetLife Stadium
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WhenSun, Oct 11 · 1:00 PM ET
WhereMetLife Stadium
OpponentCleveland Browns
Cleveland BrownsContextNFL
Game Summary
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.
The game in 60 seconds
Jets 17, Browns 12 Braelon Allen 22 Yd Rush (Jason Sanders Kick) Next up: at New England Patriots on October 18.
Three takeaways
Last scoring play
4 · 3:01 · Braelon Allen 22 Yd Rush (Jason Sanders Kick)
Passing Yards
Geno Smith · 17/30, 182 YDS, 1 TD
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Line
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLE | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 |
| NYJ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 17 |
Scoring
- Garrett Wilson 32 Yd pass from Geno Smith (Jason Sanders Kick)0–7
- Andre Szmyt 25 Yd Field Goal3–7
- Andre Szmyt 41 Yd Field Goal6–7
- Jason Sanders 54 Yd Field Goal6–10
- Denzel Boston 29 Yd pass from Deshaun Watson (Andre Szmyt PAT Failed)12–10
- Braelon Allen 22 Yd Rush (Jason Sanders Kick)12–17
Team stats
| CLE | NYJ | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd down efficiency | 4-16 | 8-17 |
| Total Plays | 65 | 66 |
| Total Yards | 198 | 276 |
| Passing | 102 | 142 |
| Rushing | 96 | 134 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Possession | 28:35 | 31:25 |
Leaders
- NYJ · Passing YardsGeno Smith · 17/30, 182 YDS, 1 TD
- NYJ · Rushing YardsBraelon Allen · 24 CAR, 116 YDS, 1 TD
- NYJ · Receiving YardsGarrett Wilson · 7 REC, 104 YDS, 1 TD
- NYJ · SacksDavid Bailey · 3
- NYJ · TacklesDane Belton · 8
- CLE · Passing YardsDeshaun Watson · 15/33, 155 YDS, 1 TD
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