Our Browns vs Jets preview covers the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, total, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch for the NFL Week 5 matchup between the Cleveland Browns (3-1) and the New York Jets (1-3) on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. Kickoff is 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT), and the game airs on CBS.
Week 5 storyline: Cleveland is 3-1 and tied with Baltimore for the AFC North lead after Deshaun Watson led a third straight game-winning drive in a 27-24 Thursday night win over Pittsburgh, so the Browns arrive at MetLife Stadium on 10 days’ rest. The Jets are 1-3 after a 23-12 loss in Chicago and carry a long injury list, including RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) (ESPN, AP).
As of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), DraftKings via ESPN lists the Jets as 2.5-point favorites over the Browns, with the moneyline at Browns +110 / Jets -130 and the over/under at 39.5. Since the open, the spread has moved from NYJ -1.5 to NYJ -2.5 and the total has moved from 38.5 to 39.5. Below are the full Browns vs Jets odds, both team previews, the latest Week 5 injury news and TV details.
Browns vs Jets Odds & Preview Info
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Cleveland Browns at New York Jets |
| Records | Browns 3-1 (1-1 road) · Jets 1-3 (0-1 home) |
| Spread | Browns +2.5 (-112) · Jets -2.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | Browns +110 · Jets -130 |
| Total | 39.5 (Over -115 / Under -105) |
| Venue | MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ |
| Date/Time | Sunday, October 11, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) |
| TV | CBS |
| Head Coaches | Browns: Todd Monken · Jets: Aaron Glenn |
| Starting QBs | Browns: Deshaun Watson · Jets: Geno Smith |
Odds: DraftKings via ESPN as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET). Opening line: NYJ -1.5, total 38.5, moneyline Browns +105 / Jets -125. Line movement: the spread has moved from NYJ -1.5 to NYJ -2.5, the total has moved from 38.5 to 39.5, and the moneyline has gone from Browns +105 / Jets -125 at the open to Browns +110 / Jets -130. Spread and total prices are shown in parentheses. Lines can move before kickoff.
Cleveland Browns Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Jaguars, L 10-34 · Week 2: at Buccaneers, W 23-19 · Week 3: vs Panthers, W 21-18 · Week 4: vs Steelers, W 27-24. Points: 81 scored, 95 allowed.
Season so far: Cleveland lost 34-10 at Jacksonville in the opener, then won three straight one-score games: 23-19 at Tampa Bay, 21-18 over Carolina and 27-24 over Pittsburgh on Andre Szmyt’s 56-yard field goal (AP).
Quarterback and key players: Watson is 80 of 115 for 855 yards with six touchdowns and two interceptions (ESPN). WR Denzel Boston has 13 catches for 284 yards, Quinshon Judkins has 177 rushing yards and LB Carson Schwesinger leads with 35 tackles. DT Mason Graham leads the team with four sacks.
This week: Graham suffered MCL and ankle sprains against Pittsburgh and is week-to-week, per NFL Network. C Elgton Jenkins (concussion), G Teven Jenkins (back) and WR Tylan Wallace (knee) are listed out, and RB Dylan Sampson (knee) is on injured reserve (ESPN).
New York Jets Preview
2026 results through Week 4: Week 1: at Titans, W 23-10 · Week 2: vs Packers, L 17-20 · Week 3: at Lions, L 24-31 · Week 4: at Bears, L 12-23. Points: 76 scored, 84 allowed.
Season so far: New York won 23-10 at Tennessee in the opener, then lost 20-17 in overtime to Green Bay, 31-24 at Detroit and 23-12 at Chicago. Minkah Fitzpatrick’s interception of Tyson Bagent last week snapped what ESPN called one of the most ignominious droughts in NFL history (AP, ESPN).
Quarterback and key players: Geno Smith is 85 of 117 for 902 yards with five touchdowns and no interceptions (ESPN), though he threw only 15 passes in Chicago. Hall has 163 rushing yards, Garrett Wilson has 24 catches for 270 yards and two scores, and LB Demario Davis leads the team with two sacks and 32 tackles. Rookie TE Kenyon Sadiq has taken on a larger role.
This week: DE Braiden McGregor suffered a season-ending pectoral injury in Chicago, and CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. is in the concussion protocol. Hall, TE Mason Taylor (thumb), G Dylan Parham (knee), WR Adonai Mitchell (finger) and LBs Kiko Mauigoa and Kingsley Enagbare are listed out (ESPN, New York Daily News).
Browns vs Jets Key Injuries
Source: ESPN’s injury tracker as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET), with team-site, ESPN and NFL Network reporting for context. These are tracker statuses after Week 4, not official game designations: official Week 5 reports for this game run Wednesday through Friday, with game designations on Friday, Oct. 9. Some players listed questionable left Week 4 games and have not been updated yet.
Cleveland Browns — Out: WR Tylan Wallace (knee); C Elgton Jenkins (concussion); G Teven Jenkins (back) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: DT Mason Graham (knee) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): none since Sept. 22.
New York Jets — Out: DE Braiden McGregor (pectoral surgery); TE Mason Taylor (thumb); G Dylan Parham (knee); LB Kiko Mauigoa (quadriceps); WR Adonai Mitchell (finger); LB Kingsley Enagbare (knee); RB Breece Hall (quadriceps) · Doubtful: none · Questionable: CB Jarvis Brownlee Jr. (concussion) · Recent injured reserve moves (ESPN): WR Arian Smith (knee – ACL surgery); DT David Onyemata (groin surgery).
Context: Cleveland last played Thursday, Oct. 1, so it has 10 days between games. Several Jets listed out also missed the Week 4 game in Chicago.
Browns vs Jets Key Matchup Notes
- Rest: Cleveland has had 10 days since its Thursday game; the Jets are on a normal week after playing Sunday in Chicago.
- Late-game results: Watson has led winning drives in three straight games, all decided by four points or fewer.
- Jets run game: With Hall listed out, New York’s backfield faces a Cleveland front that may be without Graham.
- Ball security: Smith has not thrown an interception in 117 attempts, while Watson has two in 115.
- Market snapshot: DraftKings opened NYJ -1.5 with a 38.5 total and now shows NYJ -2.5 and 39.5 (DraftKings via ESPN, as of 2:18 AM PT Tuesday).
Kickoff, Venue & How to Watch Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets
- Date: Sunday, October 11, 2026
- Kickoff: 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT)
- Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
- TV / Streaming: CBS (regional broadcast; check local listings). Streaming: Paramount+ carries the local CBS feed, NFL+ streams local games on phones and tablets, and out-of-market viewers can use NFL Sunday Ticket on YouTube / YouTube TV
Where to watch: the Cleveland Browns vs New York Jets game airs on CBS at 1:00 PM ET. Final inactives are released about 90 minutes before kickoff.
This preview is for informational purposes only. It reports odds, injury designations and broadcast details from DraftKings via ESPN, NFL.com, team sites, ESPN and AP, and it is not gambling advice. Odds, injury statuses and inactives can change before kickoff, so confirm with official sources. If you gamble, do so legally and responsibly; help is available at 1-800-GAMBLER. Information current as of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, 2:18 AM PT (5:18 AM ET) for the Browns vs Jets game on October 11, 2026.