The New York Jets return home for Week 5 and will try to dig themselves out of a 1-3 hole.

Their opponent? The Cleveland Browns, who enter Week 5 in the midst of a surprising three-game winning streak and tied at the top of the AFC North at 3-1. All three of the Browns’ most recent victories were fourth quarter comebacks.

The Jets, on the other hand, haven’t won since they opened the season with a victory against Tennessee. The most recent of those losses came last week, when the Chicago Bears had more first downs (34) than the Jets had offensive plays for the entire game (32). They ultimately lost 23-12.

“No game is more important than the next, and this game in front of us is going to be the game that we have to take care of,” Jets quarterback Geno Smith said ahead of this afternoon’s tilt. “Nothing else matters.”

The Jets will aim to snap the losing streak while the Browns attempt to extend their winning streak to four games, which would be the team’s longest since 2023.

Here’s how to tune in to the Jets game for free.

Browns vs. Jets start time

Today’s (Oct. 11) Browns vs. Jets game is scheduled to kick off at 1 p.m. ET.

How to watch Browns vs. Jets for free

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