Jets Defeat Browns 17-12 at MetLife Stadium

The New York Jets defeated the Cleveland Browns 17-12 at MetLife Stadium on October 11, 2026, ending New York's three-game losing streak and stopping Cleveland's three-game winning run, according to NBC Sports. The Jets improved to 2-3 while the Browns fell to 3-2. New York secured the win after Braelon Allen scored a 22-yard touchdown with just over three minutes remaining, giving the Jets a 16-12 advantage, according to NBC Sports.

The final score became 17-12 after the extra point. Allen finished with 24 carries for 116 yards, according to NBC Sports. His touchdown came two plays after Cleveland's punter Corey Bojorquez mishandled a snap that went over his head, allowing the Jets to recover at the Browns 23-yard line.

The Browns missed a chance to regain control after rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston scored his third touchdown of the season, according to NBC Sports. Cleveland failed on the extra point attempt and later gained no yards on three plays after recovering a Geno Smith fumble.

According to NBC Sports, Cleveland finished with 197 total offensive yards and struggled against consistent pressure from the Jets defense. New York first-round linebacker David Bailey recorded three sacks, while the pass rush limited quarterback Deshaun Watson's ability to create downfield plays. Watson and the Browns offense had one final opportunity late in the game, but the Jets defense forced a fourth-down scramble that ended the comeback attempt, according to NBC Sports. Cleveland's offense could not produce a scoring drive in the closing moments.

The Jets started the game with an 80-yard touchdown drive, with Garrett Wilson catching the opening touchdown pass from Geno Smith, according to NBC Sports. Smith completed 17 of 30 passes for 182 yards during the game. New York also dealt with a turnover when tight end Kenyon Sadiq lost a fumble, according to NBC Sports. Sadiq left the game for a concussion evaluation, while Cleveland first-round wide receiver KC Concepcion also exited after a first-quarter head injury.

The victory moved the Jets forward after three consecutive losses and set up their next matchup against the New England Patriots, according to NBC Sports. The Browns are scheduled to return home to face the Baltimore Ravens.