The Browns just snatched their first lead of Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium, moving to a tight 12-10 advantage over the Jets with less than five minutes left on the clock. This all went down thanks to a clutch 29-yard touchdown pass from Deshaun Watson to rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston, but man, did they make it interesting right after.
Boston Delivers, But The Kick Is A Killer
Talk about a big-time play! Watson arced a perfect 29-yard pass right to Denzel Boston in the end zone. That was Boston’s third touchdown of the season, which is huge for a rookie, especially after the drive was kept alive by a pass interference penalty on Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens on a critical third down. This score felt like a massive momentum swing, putting Cleveland ahead. But then, Andre Szymt shanked the extra point. Seriously? A missed PAT in a two-point game with practically no time left? That’s just brutal. It keeps the score at 12-10 instead of a more comfortable 13-10, and you just know that’s gonna haunt them if this game stays close.
Immediate Response Keeps Hope Alive
Despite the gut punch of that missed extra point, the Browns’ defense didn’t waste any time making up for it. On the very next Jets possession, Carson Schwesinger absolutely blew up Geno Smith, forcing a fumble on the sack! The Browns recovered, stopping the Jets’ immediate chance to regain the lead and potentially score more points. This was a critical play, keeping Cleveland in front when it felt like the air might have been let out of their balloon. Earlier in the game, the Browns also lost their other rookie wide receiver, KC Concepcion, to a head injury in the first quarter, adding to the day’s challenges.
It’s a wild finish brewing in MetLife, with the Browns clinging to that razor-thin two-point lead and only moments left. Every single snap from here on out is going to be massive. You’ve got to wonder if that missed extra point will be the difference maker when the final buzzer sounds.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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