Overview
- The Browns allowed a 99-yard kickoff return by Kene Nwangwu and a 74-yard punt return by Isaiah Williams in a 27-20 defeat to the Jets.
- The Jets became the first NFL team to score touchdowns on consecutive special teams touches, intensifying scrutiny of Cleveland’s coverage units.
- Kevin Stefanski voiced strong confidence in coordinator Bubba Ventrone, stressing fundamentals and leaving open personnel tweaks based on availability rather than making a staff change.
- Film analysis highlighted basic coverage errors, including poor lane discipline and clustered spacing, after earlier-season miscues such as a blocked punt and a long return touchdown.
- Cleveland’s defense held New York to 169 yards and 12 first downs, but late penalties and an uneven outing from QB Dillon Gabriel fueled frustration as calls to see Shedeur Sanders persisted ahead of Week 11.