Browns at Jets
Cleveland Browns 42, New York Jets 24 · NBS
Final Score
Browns 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XP
Jets 24 1 TD · 0 FG · 0 XPGeno Smith 270 yds passingDylan Sampson 72 yds rushingKC Concepcion Jr 162 yds receivingEmmanuel McNeil-Warren 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 372 · 303Passing yards 247 · 254Rushing yards 125 · 49Completions 11/17 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.4 · 6.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 75d ago
In a decisive Week 5 showdown, the Cleveland Browns triumphed over the New York Jets with a final score of 42-24, solidifying their position as a formidable contender in the 2026 season. The victory not only boosts the Browns' confidence but also serves as a statement against a Jets team looking to regain momentum this season.
Taylen Green was the star of the game for Cleveland, throwing five touchdown passes and showcasing his ability to find the end zone at will. KC Concepcion Jr. emerged as his primary target, racking up an impressive 162 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Dylan Sampson contributed significantly on the ground with 72 rushing yards, providing a balanced offensive attack that kept the Jets' defense on its heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Browns were relentless, led by Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, who intercepted three passes, turning the tide of the game in crucial moments. Jared Verse added pressure with a sack, disrupting the Jets' offensive rhythm. The turning point came midway through the second quarter when McNeil-Warren's first interception set up a quick touchdown for the Browns, giving them a commanding lead they would not relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 11/17 | 65% | 268 | 5 | 1 | 123.1 |
| Other | ||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 14/28 | 50% | 270 | 2 | 4 | 68.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Dylan SampsonHB | 12 | 72 | 6.0 | 22 | 0 | 33 | 1 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 6 | 14 | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Jets | |||||||
| Breece HallHB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Geno SmithQB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 4 | 162 | 40.5 | 121 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 2 | 50 | 25.0 | 16 | 2 | 47 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Jets | |||||||
| Garrett WilsonWR | 5 | 129 | 25.8 | 46 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 4 | 111 | 27.8 | 22 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Kenyon SadiqTE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Breece HallHB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 16 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr.WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Emmanuel McNeil-WarrenFS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Denzel WardCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared VerseLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damarri MathisCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Jets | |||||
| D'Angelo PondsCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Germaine PrattMIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IVLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David OnyemataDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Harrison PhillipsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| T'Vondre SweatDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mykal WalkerWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant DelpitSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Myles HardenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |
| Corey BojorquezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
Jets | |||
| Austin McNamaraP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||
| Cade YorkK | 1/1 | 3 | 44 |
