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Heroes, zeros from Jets’ win over Browns: Defense puts up historic performance

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Crane, A. (2026, October 12). Heroes, zeros from Jets’ win over Browns: Defense puts up historic performance. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/11/sports/heroes-zeros-from-jets-win-over-browns-defense-puts-up-historic-performance/

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The New York Jets faced a crucial game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, with the Jets struggling through a three-game losing streak. The matchup presented an opportunity for both teams: while the Browns' Deshaun Watson had revitalized his career under coach Todd Monken, leading Cleveland to three consecutive wins, the Jets needed a victory to avoid extending their longest playoff drought in major American sports history.

Despite injuries to key players such as running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, the Jets managed a 17-12 win. Rookie defensive end David Bailey silenced doubters with three sacks, while backup running back Braelon Allen rushed for 116 yards and scored a crucial touchdown late in the game after a botched snap gave the Jets good field position.

The victory kept the Jets' playoff hopes alive at 2-3, although they remain cautious. With Mitchell out with an injury sustained during practice, the team is eager to see him back in action soon to bolster their offensive lineup further. Meanwhile, Bailey's performance against Watson marked a significant milestone for the highly-touted rookie, solidifying his status as one of the Jets' most promising young players.

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Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted

he → take → field

tRY IT NOWHero With Breece Hall sidelined again, Braelon Allen rushed for a career-best 116 yards and a touchdown. asserted

Allen → try → yards

His 22-yard rush — on a third down in the fourth quarter when it looked like they would settle for a field goal — gave the Jets the lead for good. asserted

they → look → lead

Allen, who has waited for his chance to deliver as a lead back, maximized his 24 carries. asserted

who → wait → carries

This could go to the entire Browns special teams operation, but Rex Sunahara’s high snap to punter Corey Bojorquez with 4:01 left led to a botched punt and, eventually, the game-winning touchdown by Allen. uncertain

snap → go → Allen

Earlier in the game, Andre Szmyt missed a critical extra point, too. asserted

Szmyt → miss → point

Unsung hero Darrell Jackson Jr.’s best performance of his rookie season was overshadowed by another rookie — David Bailey — dominating. asserted

rookie → overshadow → season

But Jackson, the Jets’ fourth-round pick in April, recorded his first career sack late in the fourth quarter, deflected two passes and recorded four total tackles. asserted

Jackson → record → tackles

Key stat 8: Number of times the Jets defense sacked Deshaun Watson, matching their third-most in a game in franchise history — with 10 the record — and their best output since collecting eight in 2024 against the Texans. asserted

defense → sack → Texans

Quote of the day “We knew the weather was gonna be ugly. asserted

weather → know → day

It was gonna be s–tty. asserted

It → go → ?

Like, that’s the Jets. asserted

that → ’ → ?

That’s the MetLife. asserted

That → ’ → ?

That’s how it is. asserted

it → ’ → ?

It rains up here. asserted

It → rain → ?

So we’re ready for it, right, and to get a win in it is big.” asserted

get → ’re → it

Heroes, zeros from Jets’ win over Browns: Defense puts up historic performance

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