Browns vs. Jets: NFL Week 5 Preview and Prediction

This week, the Cleveland Browns take on the New York Jets in Week 5 of the NFL regular season. Our position-by-position evaluation and game prediction are below.

Position-by-Position Evaluation

Quarterback

Over a two-year span with the Browns, Josh McCown was 1-10 as a starting quarterback. The record was seldom indicative of his play, as he played like a warrior and exceeded expectations for his age in always try to will the team to victory. We’re talking about a guy who played nearly three quarters last season with a broken collarbone, and even threw a touchdown pass after having sustained the injury.

In 4 games with the Jets, McCown already has a 2-2 record. He’s been efficient in the short…