Browns Face Jets Amid Rain and Three Game Winning Streak

The Cleveland Browns visit the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 1 p.m. ET. Cleveland enters the Week 5 matchup with three consecutive victories, while New York seeks to end a three-game losing streak in rainy conditions.

The Browns are 3-1 after recovering from a season-opening loss to Jacksonville, while the Jets are 1-3 following a 23-12 defeat against the Chicago Bears on October 4. According to CBS Sports, Cleveland is pursuing a fourth victory, while New York aims to improve to 2-3.

The National Weather Service forecast calls for rain throughout the game, with a high near 64 degrees, easterly winds of 6 to 11 mph, gusts reaching 24 mph, and a 100% chance of precipitation, according to cleveland.com.

The game will air nationally on CBS at 1 p.m. ET, with Andrew Catalon handling play-by-play and Logan Ryan serving as analyst. Paramount+ and NFL+ are listed among the streaming options in the Browns' official broadcast information, while local radio coverage includes 850 ESPN Cleveland and 92.3 The Fan WKRK.

Cleveland's recent success has been driven partly by late-game execution. According to cleveland.com, kicker Andre Szmyt converted a career-long 56-yard field goal with 10 seconds remaining in a recent victory, following another fourth-quarter scoring drive led by quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Watson completed four of five passes for 45 yards on that decisive possession, including a 17-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy. Through four games, he has thrown for 855 yards, six touchdowns, and two interceptions, while adding 127 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 31 carries, according to cleveland.com.

The Browns also have opportunities to exploit New York's run defense. Cleveland recorded 112 net rushing yards against Pittsburgh in Week 4, while the Jets entered the matchup allowing an average of 123.5 rushing yards per game, the eighth-highest figure in the NFL, according to the Browns' official preview.

Running back Quinshon Judkins leads Cleveland with 177 yards on 59 carries and one touchdown. Watson's mobility provides another rushing option, potentially giving the Browns additional ways to advance the ball against New York's defense.

New York quarterback Geno Smith has completed 85 of 117 passes for 902 yards and five touchdowns without an interception through four games, according to the Browns' preview. However, he has been sacked 12 times, and Cleveland recorded five sacks against Pittsburgh in Week 4.

The Jets' passing attack features wide receiver Garrett Wilson and tight end Kenyon Sadiq. Wilson has recorded 24 receptions for 270 yards and two touchdowns, while Sadiq has contributed 12 catches for 143 yards and one touchdown. Isaiah Williams also caught a 58-yard touchdown pass against Chicago in Week 4.

Both teams face significant personnel concerns. Cleveland defensive tackles Mason Graham, who has four sacks this season, and Mike Hall Jr. are listed as unavailable, according to cleveland.com. New York will be without running back Breece Hall, who has 163 rushing yards and one touchdown, as well as wide receiver Adonai Mitchell and offensive lineman Dylan Parham.

With Hall sidelined, the Jets are expected to rely more heavily on Brealon Allen, who has recorded 120 rushing yards and one touchdown on 33 carries. Linebacker Demario Davis leads New York with 32 tackles and two sacks, while safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has recorded one interception and 16 tackles.

The historical regular-season series between Cleveland and New York is tied at 15-15, according to the Browns' official preview. Cleveland's previous meeting with the Jets took place on November 9, 2025, when New York won 27-20. The teams also have a postseason history dating to 1987, when Cleveland defeated the Jets 23-20 in overtime.