Browns at Jets
New York Jets 34, Cleveland Browns 21 · MEL Madden League
Final Score
Browns 21 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
Jets 34 2 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPTaylen Green 359 yds passingZach Charbonnet 32 yds rushingJerry Jeudy 157 yds receivingMason Graham 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 388 · 315Passing yards 343 · 220Rushing yards 45 · 95Completions 22/38 · 0/1Yards per carry 6.4 · 3.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 52d ago
In a high-stakes matchup, the New York Jets defeated the Cleveland Browns 34-21 in Week 5 of the 2026 season. This victory keeps the Jets firmly in the playoff conversation, while the Browns face questions about their consistency moving forward.
Cleveland's Taylen Green put on a show with an impressive 359 passing yards and three touchdown passes, connecting effectively with Jerry Jeudy, who tallied 157 receiving yards. However, the Jets found a way to contain the Browns’ explosive offense when it mattered most. Zach Charbonnet led the New York ground game, though his 32 rushing yards highlight a predominantly aerial attack.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays that tilted the game in their favor. D'Angelo Ponds led the team with five total tackles, providing solid support against the Browns' offensive efforts. The standout moment came when Nahshon Wright snagged an interception, shifting momentum and solidifying the Jets’ control in the second half, ultimately sealing the victory.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 22/38 | 58% | 359 | 3 | 2 | 94.0 |
| Jets | ||||||
| Tommy MellottWR | 0/1 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
| Other | ||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 13/21 | 62% | 236 | 2 | 0 | 132.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Zach CharbonnetHB | 5 | 32 | 6.4 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Breece HallHB | 15 | 30 | 2.0 | 18 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 2 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hunter LuepkeFB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 6 | 157 | 26.2 | 99 | 2 | 73 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 6 | 96 | 16.0 | 54 | 1 | 49 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 34 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 13 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 25 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jets | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 7 | 139 | 19.9 | 54 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 9 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tim PatrickWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 8 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Mason GrahamDT | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall JrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon ThibodeauxLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack KiserSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanSS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel WardCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jets | |||||
| Nahshon WrightCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Trevin WallaceMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kiko MauigoaMIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Brandon StephensCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane BeltonSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr.DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ PayneSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Malachi MooreFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison PhillipsDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jets | |||
| Blake GrupeK | 2/2 | 4 | 48 |
| Other | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/1 | 3 | 0 |