Deshaun Watson said the Browns’ difficult afternoon against the Jets was no excuse for an offense that struggled to protect him or sustain drives. Cleveland fell 17–12, and Watson was sacked eight times while completing 15 of 33 passes for 155 yards and a touchdown.
The Cleveland Browns suffered a frustrating setback against the New York Jets in Week 5. After opening the 2026 season with a promising 3-1 record, Todd Monken and his team entered the matchup with growing confidence.
Carson Schwesinger’s status has become one of the Cleveland Browns’ most pressing concerns after Sunday’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. The linebacker, who earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2025, finished the game in a walking boot and has since been diagnosed with a Grade 1 ankle sprain, according to NFL media’s Ian Rapoport.
The Cleveland Browns narrowly fell to the New York Jets in Week 5, losing by a score of 17-12. Even so, Cleveland has far exceeded expectations so far.
In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?
Fitzpatrick delivered a crunching hit on Concepcion that sent Concepcion into the concussion protocol for the rest of what became a 17-12 Jets win on Sunday afternoon.
A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.
There are a couple of injury concerns the Cleveland Browns have coming out of the Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. Things did not go well for the Cleveland Browns in Week 5, and they took a 17-12 loss to the New York Jets on the road.
The Cleveland Browns entered Week 5 riding high after winning three consecutive games. At 3-1, Todd Monken’s team sat atop the AFC North and looked capable of challenging expectations.
KC Concepcion was severely missed against the Jets and a positive update has come about from the rookie wideout after his exit against New York. The Cleveland Browns are 3-2 after falling 17-12 to the New York Jets in Week 5.
Cleveland Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger suffered a lower-leg injury during Sunday’s 17-12 loss to the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. After the game, the defensive captain was spotted wearing a walking boot while leaving the locker room, but the team has not provided an official update on his condition.
CLEVELAND, OHIO (TheOBR.com) - Good morning, Cleveland Browns fans! Sorry about that. I missed two Newswires in a row as I ventured to Columbus for the Buckeyes game over the weekend, rediscovering the sheer joy of live football by watching a flawed Buckeyes team stomp an overmatched Maryland Terrapins squad in the rain.
The Cleveland Browns lost rookie WR KC Concepcion to a concussion after a hit from New York’s veteran safety. The reactions coming out of Cleveland’s locker room did not line up.
NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.
The Cleveland Browns may have another injury concern on their hands after a frustrating Week 5 loss to the New York Jets. Starting running back Quinshon Judkins was spotted wearing a walking boot on his right foot in Cleveland’s locker room following the Browns’ rain-soaked 17-12 defeat at MetLife Stadium.
The Cleveland Browns took a 3-1 record, including a three-game winning streak to play the Jets on the road and in the rain at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey and fell to the Jets, 17-12, as the offense was limited to just one touchdown. Here are some takeaways from the loss, which drops the Browns to 3-2.
Sunday was a rude reminder that the ebbs and flows of the NFL can make you feel like you’re on top of the mountain or in a deep valley. The Browns came
The Cleveland Browns’ three-game winning streak ended in Week 5 after the New York Jets handed Deshaun Watson’s team a 17-12 loss on Sunday. The Browns quarterback himself was a vocal critic of his performance after the game.
A quick reminder of the players who were inactive for the game: QB Taylen Green (Emergency Third Quarterback Rule) WR Tylan Wallace TE Carsen Ryan G Teven Jenkins C Parker Brailsford DT Mason Graham DT Mike Hall The offensive snap counts for the season so far.
Todd Monken made a declaration about the quarterback protection after the Cleveland Browns allowed Deshaun Watson to absorb eight sacks in their loss to the New York Jets on Sunday afternoon.
The Cleveland Browns still have work to do. After beginning the 2026 NFL regular season with a strong 3-1 record, the Browns returned right back down to reality.
Quinshon Judkins walked out of the Cleveland Browns locker room on Sunday with a walking boot on his right foot, a development that immediately raised questions about the second-year running back’s health following a rain-soaked loss to the New York Jets.
Cleveland Browns rookie receiver KC Concepcion sustained a head injury midway through the first quarter of Sunday's 17-12 loss to the New York Jets. Concepcion was injured in the first quarter when Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick crashed into him with a helmet-to-helmet hit.
Quarterback Deshaun Watson has been enjoying a strong season with the Cleveland Browns, and this team is 3-1 heading into its Week 5 game.
The Browns intended to carry four quarterbacks on their regular-season roster, but a preseason back injury landed Dillon Gabriel on injured reserve during final cuts.
After an inconsistent Denver career, Jerry Jeudy produced his best NFL season in his first Cleveland campaign. The former first-round pick posted 1,229 receiving yards in 2024.
Jeudy ended Week 4 ranked sixth on the Browns with five receptions, eight targets and 62 receiving yards on the season.
Now Gabriel can practice again, giving the Browns a chance to see exactly where he is physically before deciding what they should do.
Sanders competed with Deshaun Watson for the Cleveland QB1 gig until first-year Browns head coach Todd Monken somewhat controversially named Watson the team's Week 1 starter in August.
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