Jets vs. Browns Live Score Updates

Author:
Max Goodman
Updated:
Dec 27, 2020 4:25 PM EST
Original:
Dec 27, 2020

The Jets will look to turn last week's upset victory into a winning streak, taking on the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

New York has its hands full containing Cleveland's top-notch rushing attack, a unit that ranks third in the league in yards per game on the ground.

Meanwhile, the Browns are missing several key contributors due to close contact with COVID-19. Wide receivers Jarvis Landry, Rashard Higgins and Donovan Peoples-Jones, along with linebacker Jacob Phillips and left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. (just to name a few) will be sidelined on Sunday.

After a breakout performance last weekend against the Rams, in New York's first win of the season, quarterback Sam Darnold will look to outduel Cleveland's quarterback Baker Mayfield. Both were taken in the 2018 NFL draft, within the first three picks, and both have faced their fair share of criticism over their first three seasons in the league.

Follow along right here at Jets Country for live score updates and analysis as this contest gets underway at MetLife Stadium.

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Score Updates

Fourth Quarter

FINAL: Jets 23, Browns 16

Just like that, the Jets have won two games in a row. Two clutch stops on defense preserve New York's late lead. Even with multiple chances, Cleveland and QB Baker Mayfield simply couldn't get the job done. Mayfield fumbled on a fourth and inches with just over one minute left to seal the deal.

The Jets have now won two games in a row while simultaneously clinching the No. 1 overall selection of next spring's draft will go to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jets 23, Browns 16

2:56: Tarell Basham forces a fumble on Mayfield to get the ball back deep in Browns territory. Then a few plays later, the Jets capitalize with a field goal from Sam Ficken.

Can New York's defense make one more stop?

Jets 20, Browns 16

12:38: A four-yard rushing touchdown from Kareem Hunt puts the Browns back in business. A missed extra point by Parkey, however, makes sure the Jets can't surrender the lead unless Cleveland scores a touchdown.

Third Quarter

Jets 20, Browns 10

2:56: Chubb runs it in from one-yard out for the Browns' first touchdown of the day. Does Cleveland have what it takes to hold the Jets at 20 and mount a 17-point comeback?

Jets 20, Browns 3

10:26: How about that. New York roars out of the gates in the second half with an efficient eight-play drive. Sam Darnold has his second touchdown pass of the day, a 30 yard pass to Crowder for six and New York is up 17 points on the 10-4 Browns.

Second Quarter

HALF: The Jets absolutely dominated the first 30 minutes of this game. New York has sacked Mayfield three times, held Cleveland to only four rushing yards and has a 10-point lead at halftime. It was hard to imagine New York matching their play in an upset over Los Angeles last week, but the Jets are putting together another impressive performance.

Question is, can they keep it up in the second half?

Jets 13, Browns 3

13:33: After getting the ball back on a fumble (Frankie Luvu was the one that stripped it from Mayfield) the Jets capitalize. Darnold finds tight end Chris Herndon for an 11-yard touchdown. Sam Ficken's extra point was blocked.

First Quarter

Jets 7, Browns 3

0:42: Some trickeration! Wide receiver Jamison Crowder throws one deep down the right sideline to find fellow wideout Braxton Berrios for a 43-yard touchdown pass. Check this out... New York executed this trick play to perfection:

Jets 0, Browns 3

9:30: After both teams trade three-and-outs to start the first quarter, Cleveland puts together a solid drive and finishes off with a field goal. Cody Parkey hits from 44 yards out to put the Browns in front.

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