In a devastating loss for the New York Jets, the Cleveland Browns emerged victorious with a 37-20 win at Cleveland Browns Stadium. The Jets were well aware that they would be facing a challenge without star receiver Amari Cooper, who was out with a heel injury. However, they were unable to stop the Browns' other offensive weapon, tight end David Njoku. Njoku, a native of Cedar Grove, New Jersey, put on a show, finishing the game with six receptions for 134 yards.

The Jets' veteran linebacker and defensive captain, C.J. Mosley, was assigned the task of slowing down Njoku. However, he struggled to contain him throughout the game. Njoku made Mosley look bad on several occasions, starting with a 36-yard reception on the fourth play from scrimmage. Mosley slipped, allowing Njoku to make the catch and set up the Browns' first touchdown. On the next drive, Flacco connected with Njoku for a 28-yard gain, once again beating Mosley in coverage.

Njoku continued to torment the Jets' defense, making a crucial 43-yard catch-and-run on third-and-12. This play set up the Browns' second touchdown and highlighted the breakdowns in the Jets' defense. Mosley acknowledged the Browns' execution and admitted that the defense did not meet their high standards in the first half.

Despite his struggles, Mosley did manage to force a Njoku fumble in the third quarter and recover it. He believed that, aside from that play, he played well and emphasized the importance of communication and understanding the offense's intentions. However, the Jets' defense failed in these areas, allowing Njoku to have a career night.

On the offensive side, Browns quarterback Joe Flacco, who previously played for the Jets, had a stellar performance. He completed 19 of 29 passes for 309 yards, becoming the first quarterback to pass for 300 yards against the Jets' defense since 2021. Flacco threw three touchdown passes, all of which came in the first half, contributing to the Browns' dominant display.

In summary, the Jets' defense was unable to contain David Njoku, who had a standout game with six receptions for 134 yards. C.J. Mosley, the Jets' defensive captain, struggled in coverage against Njoku, allowing him to make big plays throughout the game. Meanwhile, Joe Flacco had a remarkable performance against his former team, leading the Browns to a convincing victory. The Jets' defense was outmatched, allowing the Browns to accumulate 91 more yards by halftime than their average allowed per game.