Browns at Jets
New York Jets 35, Cleveland Browns 30 · 2020LG
Final Score
Browns 30 4 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Jets 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPColin Kaepernick 225 yds passingLe'Veon Bell 215 yds rushingJarvis Landry 108 yds receivingKarl Joseph 2 tkl defenseTotal yards 379 · 324Passing yards 194 · 109Rushing yards 185 · 215Completions 12/19 · 5/9Yards per carry 9.3 · 11.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-30 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. With both teams seeking to establish momentum, this victory keeps the Jets firmly in the playoff hunt while the Browns aim to regroup and bounce back.
Colin Kaepernick led the charge for Cleveland, throwing for 225 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to move the offense through the air. Jarvis Landry was a reliable target, racking up 108 receiving yards, while Le'Veon Bell shined for New York, amassing an impressive 215 rushing yards and providing a powerful ground game that kept the Jets in control.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays to turn the tide, with Bryce Huff recording 1.5 sacks to pressure Kaepernick and disrupt the Browns' rhythm. The turning point came late in the game when Kaepernick's pass was intercepted by Karl Joseph, giving New York the opportunity to seal the victory. Ultimately, it was the Jets' ability to capitalize on key defensive moments that allowed them to hold off a late surge from Cleveland.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Colin KaepernickQB | 12/19 | 63% | 225 | 2 | 0 | 139.1 |
| Jets | ||||||
| Sam DarnoldQB | 5/9 | 56% | 109 | 2 | 2 | 98.8 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 15 | 142 | 9.5 | 19 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Colin KaepernickQB | 5 | 43 | 8.6 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Le'Veon BellHB | 18 | 215 | 11.9 | 55 | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jarvis LandryWR | 5 | 108 | 21.6 | 13 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Odell Beckham JrWR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 |
| Saquon BarkleyHB | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Rashard HigginsWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Christopher Herndon IVTE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 47 | 1 | 37 | 0 |
| Denzel MimsWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | — | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Breshad PerrimanWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 19 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Karl JosephSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldrick RedwineFS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greedy WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel WardCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric BerrySS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence IIDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Porter GustinLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles GarrettREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RichardsonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||
| Bradley McDougaldSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce HuffREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quinnen WilliamsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Avery WilliamsonMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian PooleCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brooks ReedSAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah SpenceREDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan JenkinsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pierre DesirCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shyheim CarterFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. MosleyMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marcus MayeFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javelin GuidryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Mason CrosbyK | 1/1 | 1 | 46 |
| Jamie GillanP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||
| Braden MannP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |