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Cleveland Browns: Keys to victory over the Jets

By Jonathan Goehring

Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets safety Calvin Pryor (25) and New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis (56) hit Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) and force a fumble during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets safety Calvin Pryor (25) and New York Jets linebacker Demario Davis (56) hit Cleveland Browns quarterback Josh McCown (13) and force a fumble during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) and strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. Green (18) catches a pass for a touchdown as he is defended by Cleveland Browns strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) and strong safety Ibraheim Campbell (24) in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

If the Browns are successful in effectively achieving all of these keys, it will be hard for them to lose. But still, they can’t break down in any area at the wrong time. Last week, giving up a Hail Mary pass at the end of the first half to A.J. Green was one moment where the team took the final minute before halftime for granted. These types of lapses are what makes the difference in a tight game.

Also, the defense and special teams must avoid 40-plus-yard plays. Four of these harmed the Browns in Week 7, three of them going for scores. Theoretically, this could have been the difference in the game. 40-plus-yard plays also accounted for almost half of Cincinnati’s 559-yard explosion. Avoiding these plays begins with taking nothing for granted, and focusing hard on defense to steer clear of bad angles and missed tackles.

In a game like this, a play at the end could make the difference. Both teams have struggled on offense at times, and have really failed to slow opposing passing attacks. In a close, low scoring contest, attention to detail is paramount. Taking nothing for granted is part of this, as the Browns must go into every play with the attitude that it will be the difference. If they don’t, they may be staring at an 0-8 start, and another Sunday of misery.

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