Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets NFL Week 5 Live Updates, Highlights and Analysis

Many Browns fans will point to the botched punt as the play that "cost" the team the game Sunday.

It was not.

Cleveland lost because the offensive line play was abysmal. Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times and hit 13 times while completing less than 50 percent of his passes. As has been the case all season long, Cleveland struggled to run the ball.

Being dominated in the trenches by a mediocre team isn't a good look.

And the argument can be made that Cleveland was exposed on Sunday as a mediocre team, too.

The Browns can't afford mistakes like the punt gaffe.

MASSIVE swing, and now Cleveland is in deep trouble as the rain picks up.

The words I'd like to use now can't be printed here.

It sounds good.

With the Jets nearing field goal range, second-year linebacker Carson Schwesinger strip-sacks Geno Smith. Browns recover and move the ball to the Jets 40 on the return.

The Browns finally generate some offense, driving 86 yards in nine plays culminating in a beautiful 29-yard throw to Denzel Boston.

But Andre Szmyt missed the PAT--and that could come back to haunt the Browns.

Cleveland's offense has been trash Sunday--bad weather or no.

Three sacks for rookie David Bailey. Six for the Jets as a team.

The Jets "drive" 27 yards in nine plays and Jason Sanders hits from 54 yards out to put Gang Green up four.

The Browns are going to need a touchdown now--and given how the offense is playing, that ain't especially likely.

The Browns defense is doing everything they can to keep the team in this game--especially Quincy Williams, who has 10 total tackles and three forced fumbles.

But they have gotten zero help from an offense that has all of 109 yards.

Entering Week 5, the Browns were 23rd in the NFL in rushing, at 93.8 yards per game.

That feels like wishful thinking against the Jets--after a three-and-out on their first drive of the second half, the Browns have 14 carries for 41 yards.

Former Jets linebacker Quincy Williams has forced a pair of fumbles for the Browns Sunday.

Both times, the Browns didn't quite see things through.

You see, when the ball is on the ground like that, you're supposed to jump on it.

The good news with the Browns trailing 7-6 at the half is that the defense has played well. Cleveland has allowed just 135 yards of offense and has shut the Jets down since their opening drive.

The bad news is the Browns offense has been offensive--Cleveland has just 99 yards, Deshaun Watson has been dropped four times and the run game has been non-existent--12 carries for 39 yards.

You might want to block David Bailey.

Just saying.

The Browns are getting all kinds of push up the middle--three sacks in the first half.

A nifty third-down play from Deshaun Watson keeps the drive alive, a near-miss to Isaiah Bond is just that and Andre Szmyt hits from 41 yards out.

Browns trail by a point.

Because the ending of Cowboys vs. Ravens in Brazil wasn't bonkers enough.

What is it with international games, special teams gaffes and game-winning kicks?

Have a day, Maliek Collins!

The Browns pass rush is short on big names--and short-handed with defensive tackles Mason Graham and Mike Hall both sidelined by ankle injuries.

But Maliek Collins got home anyway, forcing a three-and-out on New York's second drive.

The good news is that the Browns answered the Jets touchdown with a 12-play, 67-yard drive.

The bad news is said drive stalled out inside the 10-yard line, forcing Cleveland to settle for Andre Szmyt's 23rd consecutive made field goal.

Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion have both been as advertised for the Browns as rookies. But there was a scary moment for the latter Sunday.

While trying to make a catch in the red zone, Concepcion took a vicious shot (which drew a flag) from Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The youngster walked off the field under his own power, but he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game.

Dear Cleveland Defense,

Garrett Wilson is a very good wide receiver.

You might want to cover him.

Wilson already has three catches for 70 yards, the Jets drove the field with ease and just like that it's 7-0.

Atrocious start for the Browns on both sides of the ball.

One carry for negative-four yards, a couple of screens and a whole lot of nothing leads to a punt.

Not exactly the start the Browns were looking for.

This a game the Browns should win. A game they need to win if they want to be taken seriously in the AFC North.

Run the ball. Play disciplined defensively. And maybe try something kooky like not committing 37 penalties.

It has rained most of the morning. It is expected to continue raining during most of the game, with 15 MPH winds and the occasional gust.

The Browns finally got Quinshon Judkins going a little last week against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Jets entered Week 5 25th in the league in run defense.

Run.

The.

Ball.