Joe Flacco throws 3 TD passes and Browns clinch unlikely spot in playoffs with 37-20 win over Jets
— Joe Flacco has turned a seemingly cursed season into a charmed one.
National Football League
FINAL
New York Jets
20
Cleveland Browns
37
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NYJ | 7 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 20 |
| CLE | 20 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 37 |
Huntington Bank Field · 67,919 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | L 33-38 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | vs Miami Dolphins | L 25-28 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ New England Patriots | L 19-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | vs Cleveland Browns | W 17-12 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Chicago Bears | L 12-23 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 2:54 20-37
Riley Patterson 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:50 20-34
Greg Zuerlein 44 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:00 17-34
Greg Zuerlein 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:25 14-34
Jerome Ford 50 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:02 14-27
Jermaine Johnson 37 Yd Interception Return (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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Touchdown 6:15 7-27
Elijah Moore 8 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 2:01 7-20
Ronnie Hickman 30 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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Touchdown 4:43 7-13
Kareem Hunt 7 Yd Run (Riley Patterson PAT failed)
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Touchdown 8:06 7-7
Breece Hall 21 Yd pass from Trevor Siemian (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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Touchdown 11:10 0-7
Jerome Ford 7 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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NYJ
11 plays, 66 yards, 2:54 · End of Game
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CLE 2:54
6 plays, 18 yards, 2:27 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:54 20-37
Riley Patterson 33 Yd Field Goal
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NYJ 5:21
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:52 · Downs
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CLE 7:13
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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NYJ 8:50
7 plays, 9 yards, 3:05 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:50 20-34
Greg Zuerlein 44 Yd Field Goal
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CLE 11:55
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:34 · Fumble
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NYJ 13:29
5 plays, 9 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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CLE 0:04
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:03 · Punt
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NYJ 2:07
9 plays, 23 yards, 5:47 · Punt
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CLE 7:54
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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NYJ 9:27
11 plays, 58 yards, 5:33 · Blocked FG, Downs
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NYJ
6 plays, 47 yards, 1:25 · Field Goal
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CLE 1:25
3 plays, 75 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-34
Greg Zuerlein 46 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:25 14-34
Jerome Ford 50 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CLE 2:02
5 plays, 32 yards, 2:37 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:02 14-27
Jermaine Johnson 37 Yd Interception Return (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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NYJ 4:39
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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CLE 6:15
10 plays, 79 yards, 5:32 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:15 7-27
Elijah Moore 8 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
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NYJ 11:47
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:31 · Punt
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CLE 13:18
3 plays, 35 yards, 1:42 · Fumble
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NYJ
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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NYJ 2:01
3 plays, 13 yards, 1:22 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:01 7-20
Ronnie Hickman 30 Yd Interception Return (Riley Patterson Kick)
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CLE 3:23
4 plays, 6 yards, 1:14 · Downs
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NYJ 4:37
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:06 · Fumble
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CLE 4:43
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 7-13
Kareem Hunt 7 Yd Run (Riley Patterson PAT failed)
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NYJ 8:06
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:06 7-7
Breece Hall 21 Yd pass from Trevor Siemian (Greg Zuerlein Kick)
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CLE 11:10
7 plays, 75 yards, 3:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 0-7
Jerome Ford 7 Yd pass from Joe Flacco (Riley Patterson Kick)
Showing the last 35 of 35 events.
Team Stats
NYJ
CLE
17
1st Downs
20
10
Passing 1st downs
9
6
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
2
6-16
3rd down efficiency
5-10
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-1
68
Total Plays
58
360
Total Yards
428
5.3
Yards per Play
7.4
13
Total Drives
12
253
Passing
301
32/45
Comp/Att
19/29
5.4
Yards per pass
10.0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
2-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
1-8
107
Rushing
127
21
Rushing Attempts
28
5.1
Yards per rush
4.5
0-1
Red Zone (Made-Att)
3-5
12-74
Penalties
4-26
2
Turnovers
3
1
Fumbles lost
2
1
Interceptions thrown
1
1
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
31:51
Possession
28:09
Injuries
Cleveland Browns
- Maliek Collins Out
- Deshaun Watson Questionable
- Kalia Davis Injured Reserve
- Teven Jenkins Injured Reserve
- Raheim Sanders Injured Reserve
New York Jets
- Joseph Ossai Questionable
- Trevin Wallace Out
- Nahshon Wright Questionable
- Garrett Wilson Out
- VJ Payne Injured Reserve
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