Game Recap
In a playoff showdown, the Browns stayed alive with a close 23-20 victory over the Jets. The Jets had the edge heading into into the final quarter 13-10 when Browns turned it around for the victory, outscoring the Jets 10-7.
The Browns were led by Bernie Kosar who threw for 489 yards passing, 1 TD. Kevin Mack had 1 touchdown. Ozzie Newsome caught 114 receiving yards.
For the Jets, Ken O'Brien threw for 0 picks. Freeman McNeil rumbled for 1 TD. Al Toon caught 93 receiving yards.
The Browns registered 558 total yards, 33 first downs, 2 turnovers and 4 penalties. They were of on third downs. The Jets finished with 287 total yards, 14 first downs, 0 turnovers and 10 penalties. They were of on third downs.
Notes
- Score: Cleveland BrownsCLE defeat New York JetsNYJ 23-20
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 1987
- Game Time Kickoff: 12:30PM
- Cleveland Browns Stats - Yards: 558, Turnovers: 2
- New York Jets Stats - Yards: 287, Turnovers: 0
Box Score
|
1st |
2nd |
3rd |
4th |
TOT |
| NYJ |
7 |
3 |
3 |
7 |
20 |
| CLE |
7 |
3 |
0 |
10 |
23 |
Passing Leaders
| PLAYER | | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | LNG | |
|---|
| Bernie Kosar | CLE | 33-64 | 489 | 1 | 2 | 37 | |
| Ken O'Brien | NYJ | 11-19 | 134 | 0 | 0 | 31 | |
| Pat Ryan | NYJ | 6-11 | 103 | 1 | 0 | 42 | |
| Brian Brennan | CLE | 1-1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
Rushing Leaders
| PLAYER | | ATT | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Freeman McNeil | NYJ | 25 | 71 | 1 | 25 | |
| Kevin Mack | CLE | 20 | 63 | 1 | 15 | |
| Ken O'Brien | NYJ | 3 | 22 | 0 | 16 | |
| Tony Paige | NYJ | 3 | 11 | 0 | 6 | |
| Herman Fontenot | CLE | 3 | 8 | 0 | 7 | |
| Curtis Dickey | CLE | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | |
| Bernie Kosar | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Receiving Leaders
| PLAYER | | REC | YDS | TD | LNG | |
|---|
| Ozzie Newsome | CLE | 6 | 114 | 0 | 34 | |
| Al Toon | NYJ | 5 | 93 | 0 | 31 | |
| Webster Slaughter | CLE | 6 | 86 | 0 | 37 | |
| Brian Brennan | CLE | 4 | 69 | 0 | 22 | |
| Reggie Langhorne | CLE | 4 | 65 | 0 | 35 | |
| Herman Fontenot | CLE | 5 | 62 | 1 | 37 | |
| Kevin Mack | CLE | 5 | 51 | 0 | 25 | |
| Wesley Walker | NYJ | 2 | 49 | 1 | 42 | |
Team Total Rushing
| TM | ATT | YDS | TD | | |
|---|
| CLE | 27 | 75 | 1 | | |
| NYJ | 31 | 104 | 1 | | |
Team Total Passing
| TM | C-A | YDS | TD | INT | SCK | |
|---|
| CLE | 34-65 | 494 | 1 | 2 | 4 | |
| NYJ | 17-30 | 237 | 1 | 0 | 9 | |
More Game Information On The New York Jets at Cleveland Browns
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- Weather: 32 degrees, relative humidity 80%, wind 12 mph, wind chill 23
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