Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets Picks and Prediction for Sunday October 11, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will be on the road Sunday afternoon for an AFC matchup against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 PM with television coverage on CBS. Cleveland comes into the weekend with a 3-1 record following a 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Browns have put together a strong start to the season and will look to continue their success with another road victory. New York enters the matchup with a 1-3 record after falling 23-12 to the Chicago Bears last weekend. The Jets will look to take advantage of their home crowd and pick up their second win of the year. New York is a 2.5-point favorite, with the total set at 39.5 points. The Jets are -135 on the money line, while Cleveland comes in at +114. Stay in the news with our NFL Picks.
Cleveland tries to increase winning streak
Deshaun Watson is leading the Cleveland offense this season with 855 yards and six touchdowns on 80 completions, along with 127 yards on 31 carries. Quinshon Judkins is the top ball carrier on the roster with 177 yards and one score on 59 carries. Denzel Boston leads the team with 284 yards and two touchdowns on 13 receptions. Harold Fanin Jr. is second on the team with 153 yards and three touchdowns on 17 grabs this season.
Offensively, Cleveland did just enough a week ago, scoring 27 points including 21 in the second quarter on 372 total yards. Defensively, Cleveland held on, giving up 24 points on 361 yards after forcing 2 turnovers in the game. Deshaun Watson led the way for Cleveland last week with 268 yards and one touchdown on 24 completions. Quinshon Judkins led the team with 53 yards and one touchdown on 17 carries, and Jaleel McLaughlin added 28 yards and one score on one carry. Denzel Boston was the top target for Cleveland last week with 89 yards on 4 grabs.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
- Carsen Ryan (Questionable)- Calf
- Tylan Wallace (Questionable)- Knee
- Mike Hall Jr. (Questionable) – Ankle
- Mekhi Blackmon (Questionable) – Back
- Dillon Gabriel (IR-R -) – Back
New York Looks to end their woes
Geno Smith leads the New York offense thus far this season with 902 yards and five touchdowns on 85 completions. Breece Hall is the top ball carrier on the team with 163 yards and one touchdown on 51 carries. Braelon Allen has added 120 yards and one score on 33 carries. Garrett Wilson is the top receiver on the team with 270 yards and two touchdowns on 24 receptions. Kenyon Saqid has 143 yards and one touchdown on 12 catches, and Isaiah Williams has added 10 catches for 135 yards and one touchdown.
Offensively, New York was below average a week ago, scoring just 12 points on 157 total yards after failing to convert on third down. Defensively, New York was outmatched, giving up 23 points on 492 total yards. Geno Smith led the New York offense last week, completing 8 passes for 119 yards and one score. Isaiah Williams was the top target for New York with 73 yards and 1 touchdown on 2 catches, and Garrett Wilson added three catches for 27 yards.
Key Injury Report for New York:
- Adonai Mitchell (Out) - Finger
- Breece Hall (Out) – Quad
- Kiko Mauigoa (Out) – Quad
- Dylan Parham (Out) – Knee
- Karvis Brownlees Jr. (Questionable) - Concussion
Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets Picks and Prediction
Pick: Cleveland Browns +2.5 (-110)
Cleveland has been the better team through the first four games of the season and should pick up another victory against New York. The Browns come into this matchup with plenty of confidence following their win over Pittsburgh and will look to carry that momentum into Sunday. New York has struggled offensively and will need to find ways to move the football against a Cleveland defense capable of making things difficult. The Jets will benefit from playing at home, but Cleveland should be able to establish its offense and create enough scoring opportunities to challenge New York throughout the afternoon. The Browns have shown more consistency this season and should be able to make the necessary plays to leave with another victory.
Pick: Under 39.5 (-108)
Scoring opportunities could be limited Sunday afternoon when Cleveland and New York meet in an AFC matchup. The Jets have had difficulty finding consistent offensive production this season and managed just 12 points in their most recent loss to Chicago. Cleveland should be able to put pressure on the New York offense and force the Jets into difficult situations throughout the game. The Browns will also need to protect the football and avoid giving New York opportunities to score on short fields. Both teams should focus on establishing their running games and controlling possession. Expect several defensive stops and stretches where neither offense can consistently move the football. Look for a competitive matchup that finishes below the posted total.