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Browns injuries could set up Jets to find success in Week 5

The Cleveland Browns’ defense has been a cornerstone of their early-season success, delivering three wins in tight games where late leads hinged on stifling opponents. However, their upcoming Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets could see their defensive line significantly weakened.

Star defensive tackle Mason Graham, who has led the unit with four sacks this year, will miss the game after spraining his MCL and ankle in the Thursday Night Football loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Though he avoided surgery, Graham has not practiced this week and was officially ruled out.

Fellow defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. also faces a setback after returning from a lower-right ankle injury sustained in the same game, only to be ruled out for the Jets contest as well.

The Browns’ depth at defensive tackle is further strained by Kalia Davis’s quad injury, leaving them with just Maliek Collins and backup Adin Huntington to anchor the line. With the Jets’ run game still struggling—averaging just 3.4 yards per carry—the Browns’ interior defensive line issues could open up opportunities for New York’s offense to find a rhythm.

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