A late botched punt in rain helps sink Browns in loss to Jets that ends 3-game win streak

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Deshaun Watson and the Cleveland Browns were poised to end their three-game winning streak with a late comeback victory against the New York Jets. However, a disastrous punt in heavy rain derailed their hopes. The pivotal moment occurred when a miscalculated snap sent the ball bouncing behind Brown's punter, Corey Bojorquez, who was struggling with the wet conditions.

New York's Trevin Wallace then recovered the loose ball, gaining crucial field position on the 23-yard line. The Jets exploited this advantage, scoring a touchdown on their next drive to extend their lead with under three minutes left on the clock. Browns' coach Todd Monken lamented, "Not good enough, not clean enough." The quarterback finished the game 15 of 33 for 155 yards and a touchdown, but also dropped crucial passes and was sacked multiple times.

Cleveland's running game faltered throughout the match, unable to generate consistent progression. Despite the rain, Watson and the Browns had opportunities to salvage the game, but ultimately fell short due to turnovers and missed plays. The quarterback concluded, "We will get on the bus, get on this flight, watch the tape and see what we could have done better, learn and get ready for Baltimore next week. The opportunity might happen again."