On December 28, 2023, Joe Flacco, quarterback for the Cleveland Browns, has led his team to an early advantage in their game against the New York Jets. The Browns were 7.5-point favorites going into the game, marking the largest spread for Flacco since September 9th, 2018, when he was with the Baltimore Ravens. Flacco executed a strong opening drive, completing 3 of 4 passes for 71 yards and a touchdown. The scoring drive was capped off with a TD pass to running back Jerome Ford, putting the Browns up 7-0 in the first quarter with 11:10 remaining. The Jets responded with a touchdown of their own, evening the score later in the game. Additionally, Ronnie Hickman of the Browns returned an interception for a touchdown, contributing to the Browns' lead.
Browns vs. Jets instant analysis: Ronnie Hickman returns interception for TD https://t.co/p8njRC0CuJ via @beaconjournal
Cleveland Browns vs. New York Jets instant analysis: #Jets answer #Browns TD with one of own https://t.co/p8njRC0CuJ via @beaconjournal
Joe Flacco leads the Browns down the field to kick things off with a TD! (via NFL, Prime) https://t.co/mySFwGYv4D
Joe Flacco leads the Browns down the field to kick things off with a TD! (via NFL) https://t.co/mySFwGYv4D
Joe Flacco is fired up after leading the Browns to an opening drive TD š¤ (via @Browns) https://t.co/7HydF9dn5n
Joe Flacco on the 1st drive: 3-4 71 PASS YDS 1 TD https://t.co/ODX63MZYHf
Joe Flacco CARVED up the Jets defense on the opening drive as the Browns lead by 7 š¶ š„: @NFL https://t.co/QjsaBj1WvE
Joe Flacco's first drive vs. Jets 3/4 71 yards TD (via @NFL) https://t.co/f7SnaIFOkd
Joe Flacco marches the Browns down the field ... TD pass to Jerome Ford and Cleveland leads the #Jets 7-0 with 11:10 left in 1Q.
Joe Flacco and the Browns are currently 7.5-point favorites against the Jets tonight. It will be the biggest favorite for Joe Flacco since September 9th, 2018 when the Ravens (-7.5) beat the Bills 47-3. https://t.co/SZ0kqz8mdq