Highlights from the NFL Week 10 matchup between the Jets and Browns at MetLife Stadium:
Key Matchup
Browns DE Myles Garrett vs. Jets OT Olu Fashanu and Armando Mengbou
After the game against Cincinnati, some Jets players were checking scores on their phones when someone exclaimed, “Myles Garrett just had five sacks!” The surprise was palpable among the team.
Garrett is the kind of player that even opponents respect. He’s racked up 10 sacks this season, ranking him second in the league. He also contributes to a defense that’s allowing 276.9 yards per game, which is second-best overall.
If he gets two more sacks, he’ll become the first to achieve 12 sacks in six consecutive seasons, breaking a tie with the legendary Lawrence Taylor.
Rookie Mengbou and second-year player Fashanu have been performing well, but they’re facing their toughest challenge yet—maybe even tougher than Steelers’ star TJ Watt back in Week 1.
“Garrett demands a lot of attention, and our guys know that,” said Jets coach Aaron Glenn. “We had a similar focus with Watt, so this isn’t new for us. There will be times for one-on-one matchups, and in those situations, it’s crucial to come out on top.”
Game Insights
QB Situation: Coach Glenn once again opted not to disclose who will start at quarterback on Sunday. It’s puzzling why Justin Fields would be benched after his impressive win in Cincinnati.
Fields was 21 for 32 with 244 yards and a touchdown, rallying the team to a 39-38 victory. Tyrod Taylor missed that game due to a knee injury but is healthy now.
Despite this secrecy, it’s expected that Fields will be under center, and he’s optimistic about building on the Bengals win.
“We’ve been improving since Week 1,” Fields said. “A lot of our games have been very close, and this one just went our way. We know that’s what to expect moving forward, but it’s vital to keep that momentum going.”
Fact: The Jets are still the only team without an interception this season—a rare and surprising feat. Their eight-game streak is the second-longest in terms of games without an interception to open a season, falling just short of the 10 games set by the Raiders in 2017.
Interestingly, they traded Sauce Gardner, who had three interceptions in his career. Might this spark something?
“Nobody’s pleased about not getting an interception,” Glenn stated. “When a ball gets tipped, you generally have a chance to pick it off. Some things come down to luck. We’ve missed opportunities both ways. It’s a mix of factors,” he added.
Woes on the Road: The Browns come into this game with a 12-game losing streak on the road—making it the longest such streak in the NFL since the Jaguars had an 18-game road loss run from 2019-22.
The last time the Browns secured a road win was in Week 2 of the 2024 season against the Jaguars. Their recent losses include seven consecutive games where they lost by at least 13 points.
They still hold a franchise record for road struggles, with a staggering 25 consecutive road losses between 2015 and 2018.
New Additions: While the Jets made headlines for trades involving players going out, they also welcomed new faces into the team. The most notable additions include receivers Adonai Mitchell from the Colts and John Metchie from the Eagles.
The Jets are in search of a receiver to pair with Garrett Wilson, who returns from a knee injury this week. “These new players will definitely play a role in our future plans,” Glenn shared.
Final Thoughts
Expect the game to be a bit messy in the rain at MetLife Stadium.
These two franchises have seen better days. Perhaps the recent trades will provide the Jets with a push, allowing them to prove doubters wrong.
Prediction: Jets 17, Browns 13
