The Browns opened their preseason campaign with a hard-fought 21-16 victory over the Jets in the NFL’s Hall of Fame Game. Despite initial dominance from the Jets, the Browns were able to rally, taking the lead in the third quarter and holding on for the win.
The first half of the game was defined by uneven play, a smattering of mind-boggling penalties, and flashes of brilliance from both sides. The Jets looked the stronger team initially, with quarterback Zach Wilson leading a half dominated by Gang Green. However, as the game wore on, the Browns began to gain the upper hand, especially with a standout performance from their rookie quarterback, Dorian Thompson-Robinson.
Player Highlights: Dorian Thompson-Robinson Shines
“DTR,” as he’s known, gave fans of the Dawg Pound plenty to cheer about. The rookie quarterback from UCLA showed his versatility, making plays with both his legs and his arm. Notably, a stunning block by DTR led to a Browns touchdown.
In terms of raw stats, DTR made his mark, going 8-11 through the air for 82 yards and a touchdown. He also added 37 yards on the ground from six carries. With the Browns’ starting quarterback, Deshaun Watson, firmly established, DTR provided a great glimpse of the future for Cleveland.
Looking Ahead: Preseason Week 1
The Jets, despite the loss, had their positive takeaways as well. There were signs of improvement from some of their younger players and the continued excitement around new signal-caller Aaron Rodgers.
Both teams came out of the game without any major injuries, making the preseason opener a success on that front. As they look ahead to Week 1 of the preseason, both the Browns and the Jets will be hoping their good fortune continues, taking lessons from this first outing to improve their performances.
The final score of 21-16 in favor of the Browns tells the tale of a hard-fought preseason game, giving fans a taste of the exciting NFL action to come. Both teams have reasons for optimism moving forward, and it will be fascinating to see how they build on this experience.
Browns vs. Jets Quarter-by-Quarter Scores
Here are the scores quarter-by-quarter:
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1st Quarter
- Browns: 0
- Jets: 6
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2nd Quarter
- Browns: 7
- Jets: 10
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3rd Quarter
- Browns: 7
- Jets: 0
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4th Quarter
- Browns: 7
- Jets: 0
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Final Score
- Browns: 21
- Jets: 16
