Braelon Allen expressed surprise when the Jets opted to run the ball on third-and-9 while trailing by two points at the Cleveland 22-yard line late in the fourth quarter. However, the play called by Frank Reich resulted in Allen shaking off a tackle and scoring the game-winning touchdown in the Jets' 17-12 victory over the Browns at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. Allen, who missed most of the previous season, showcased his ability as a lead back, rushing for a career-high 116 yards on 24 carries, the highest total for a Jets running back since Breece Hall's 133 yards in Week 8 of the previous year. "Honestly, I was just really hype," Allen said regarding his touchdown run. "During the play, once I broke past first level, I knew it was over." With Hall injured, Allen demonstrated the potential of the Jets' rushing attack, pulling three Browns defenders for a first down on the Jets' opening drive, which ended in a touchdown. He also had notable runs of 8 and 17 yards in the first quarter. Allen surpassed his previous career high of 59 rushing yards, set against the Bears, and secured his first 100-yard game. This touchdown marked the Jets' longest rushing touchdown on a third down since Bilal Powell in 2017, according to Stats Perform. Garrett Wilson noted that while the team sees Allen's skills in practice, performing well on game day has a significant impact. Allen, who had shown promise during his rookie season in 2024, had to recover from a season-ending MCL injury in 2025. He also experienced a fumble that was recovered by the Jets and a drop near the sideline but had moments of physicality, such as a third-and-4 play in the third quarter that turned into an 18-yard gain. "It was good, man," Allen said. "It was fun. [Sunday] was the perfect day to go out there, run the football, so it’s a lot of fun when you can do it well — especially knowing that everybody knows you’re gonna do it."
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Braelon Allen scores game-winning touchdown in Jets' victory over Browns
Braelon Allen scored the game-winning touchdown in the Jets' 17-12 victory against the Browns at MetLife Stadium. He rushed for a career-high 116 yards on 24 carries, marking his first 100-yard game and showcasing his potential as a lead back in the absence of Breece Hall. Despite some mistakes, Allen's performance highlighted his physicality and ability to contribute significantly to the Jets' rushing attack.
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- ✕ editorializing: Allen offered a glimpse of his individual ceiling
- ✕ editorializing: And that, finally, was on display Sunday.
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Braelon Allen delivers game-winning Jets touchdown amid career day
Braelon Allen scores game-winning touchdown in Jets' victory over Browns