| MATCHUP | Cleveland Browns | New York Jets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 3-1 | 1-3 |
| Spread | +2.5 -110 | -2.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +114 | -135 |
| Total | Over 39.5 (-112) | Under 39.5 (-108) |
| Where | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ | |
| When | Sunday, October 11, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EDT | |
| TV | CBS | |
Cleveland Browns Betting Preview
The Cleveland Browns are 3-1 this year after they defeated the Steelers by a score of 27-24 last week. Cleveland led 21-10 at halftime, but they were tied 24-24 in the fourth, before kicking a field goal with 10 seconds left for the win. The Browns out gained Pittsburgh by a total of 372-361, went 4-10 on third downs, and tied the turnover battle at two in the game. Deshaun Watson threw for 268 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while Denzel Boston caught four passes for 89 yards. Quinshon Judkins rushed 17 times for 53 yards and one score in the win.Prior to that game, Cleveland defeated the Panthers by a score of 21-18 and the Buccaneers by a score of 23-19. The Browns have scored 20.3 points per game with 198.8 passing yards and 93.8 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 23.8 points against per game this season. Deshaun Watson has thrown for 855 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions this year.
New York Jets Betting Preview
The New York Jets are 1-3 this season after they lost to the Bears by a score of 23-12 last week. New York trailed 13-3 at halftime and only managed nine points in the second half in the loss. The Jets were out gained by a total of 492-157, went 0-7 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 2-0 in the game. Geno Smith threw for 119 yards and one touchdown, while Isaiah Williams caught two passes for 73 yards and one score. Braelon Allen rushed 14 times for 59 yards in the game.Prior to that loss, New York lost to the Lions by a score of 31-24 and the Packers by a score of 20-17. The Jets have scored 19.0 points per game with 202.0 passing yards and 84.0 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 21.0 points against per game this season. Geno Smith has thrown for 902 yards with five touchdowns and zero interceptions this season, while Garrett Wilson has 24 receptions for 270 yards and two scores.
Why the New York Jets will win
- The Browns have lost each of their last 17 games as underdogs against AFC East opponents.
- The Jets have won each of their last four games against the Browns following a road loss.
- The Browns have failed to cover the spread in 10 of their last 11 October road games against AFC opponents.
- The favorites have covered the spread in eight of the Browns’ last nine Week 5 games.
- The Jets have won the first quarter in three of their last four October games against AFC North opponents.
- The home team has won the first half in five of the Browns’ last six games.
Why the Cleveland Browns will win
- The Jets have lost eight of their last nine games as favorites against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Browns have won five of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Jets have failed to cover the spread in eight of their last nine Sunday games.
- The Browns have covered the spread in six of their last seven games as underdogs without Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
- The Browns have won the first quarter in three of their last four games against the Jets following a win.
- The Browns have won the first half in each of their last four Week 5 games against AFC opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Browns’ last seven games played on the East Coast have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Jets’ last five games at MetLife Stadium following a road loss have gone OVER the total points line.
New York Jets Player Prop Facts
- Garrett Wilson has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last three October appearances at MetLife Stadium.
- Geno Smith has recorded 21+ completions in four of his last five October home appearances.
- Garrett Wilson has recorded 71+ receiving yards in six of his last seven October appearances at MetLife Stadium.
- Geno Smith has recorded 209+ passing yards in five of his last six appearances against AFC North opponents.
- Heading into Week 5, Jeremy Ruckert ranks T1st in the AFC amongst qualified players for catch rate (100.0%) this season.
Cleveland Browns Player Prop Facts
- Harold Fannin Jr. has scored at least one touchdown in four of his last five appearances against AFC opponents.
- Deshaun Watson has recorded 234+ passing yards in each of his last four regular season appearances against AFC East opponents.
- Quinshon Judkins has recorded 79+ rushing and receiving yards in three of his last four appearances following a win.
- Jerry Jeudy has recorded 16+ receiving yards in 29 of his last 31 appearances against AFC opponents.
- Deshaun Watson has recorded 23+ completions in four of his last five October appearances with his team as an underdog against AFC opponents.
- Shedeur Sanders has recorded 20+ rushing yards in each of his last four appearances against AFC opponents.
- Heading into Week 5, Harold Fannin Jr. ranks T1st in the AFC for receiving touchdowns (3) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 5, the Jets have lost the third quarter in each of their last two games – equal-longest active streak in the league.
- Heading into Week 5, the Jets rank T3rd in the NFL in forced fumbles (6) this season.
- Heading into Week 5, the Browns rank T1st in the NFL in 4th down percentage against (0.0%) this season.
- Browns – eight different players have recorded 1.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 5.