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Braelon Allen, David Bailey break through in Jets' 17-12 win over Browns

The New York Jets secured a hard-fought 17-12 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at MetLife Stadium, snapping a late-game slump to improve to 2-3 on the season. Despite early momentum—including a 7-0 lead after Geno Smith’s touchdown pass to Garrett Wilson—the Jets struggled with turnovers, penalties, and defensive miscues that allowed the Browns to close within striking distance.

A pivotal turnover late in the fourth quarter set the stage for Braelon Allen’s game-sealing 22-yard touchdown run, followed by a game-clinching strip-sack by Will McDonald that preserved the win with under a minute left. The Jets’ defense, anchored by David Bailey’s breakout performance, forced three turnovers and recorded five sacks, including two critical plays that disrupted Cleveland’s offense in the final minutes.

Bailey’s aggressive play—highlighted by a clean sack of Deshaun Watson—marked a turning point after recent struggles, while the Jets’ offense also benefited from a rare defensive stand and a fortuitous snap mishap that set up Allen’s scoring drive. Injuries further complicated matters, as rookie Kenyon Sadiq exited after fumbling in the red zone and suffering a head injury, adding to a season already marked by defensive inconsistencies and costly mistakes.

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