Jets vs Browns Week 2 Betting Preview: Cleveland Favored by 6 Points at Home
The New York Jets face the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 18th at 1 p.m. The Browns enter as 6-point favorites (-250 moneyline) with an over/under of 40.5 points.
Last Week's Results:
- Browns defeated Panthers 26-24
- Nick Chubb rushed for 141 yards
- Myles Garrett recorded 2 sacks
- Jets lost to Ravens 24-9
- Joe Flacco threw for 300+ yards but struggled with efficiency
Why Browns Are Favored (-6):
- Strong run game with Nick Chubb
- Dominant defense led by Myles Garrett
- Control time of possession effectively
- Zero turnovers last week
- Can force Jets to be one-dimensional
Why Jets Could Cover (+6.5):
- Strong run defense (held Ravens to 63 rushing yards)
- Generated more yards/first downs than Ravens
- Could force Brissett to throw
- Better matchup than Ravens game
- Potential to limit Chubb's impact
Key to the Game: The Jets' ability to stop Cleveland's running attack will determine if they can keep it close or potentially win outright. If they contain Chubb, they'll force Brissett to make plays through the air. However, if the Browns establish their ground game early, they should control the tempo and cover the spread.
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