Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco has achieved a new milestone in his NFL career by throwing for over 300 yards in three consecutive games for the first time, a feat he extended to four straight games during a matchup against the New York Jets. Flacco's performance has been a highlight for the Browns, as he's matched the number of passing touchdowns by all Jets quarterbacks combined this season. He joins Josh McCown as the second quarterback in Cleveland's history to reach the 300-yard mark in three consecutive games. In the first quarter against the Jets, Flacco led the Browns to an early lead with a touchdown pass to Jerome Ford, followed by Riley Patterson missing the PAT, but the Browns still led by 7. The Jets responded with Breece Hall's 21-yard touchdown reception, tying the game at 7-7. However, by the end of the first quarter, the Browns were ahead 20-7, thanks to a 30-yard interception return for a touchdown by Hickman. Patterson made the following PAT, and the Browns increased their lead to 27-7 with 6:15 left in the half, and then to 27-14 with 2:02 remaining after the Jets scored. The first half concluded with the Browns leading 34-17, capped by Greg Zuerlein's 46-yard field goal for the Jets. Flacco's success comes despite the Jets' record of not allowing a 300-yard passer in 33 games, a streak that was broken by Flacco's performance. His first-half yardage was the highest of his career and the second-highest total for any quarterback in a first half this year. Additionally, Shelby Harris contributed to the Browns' strong performance by blocking a 31-yard field goal attempt.
Flacco is now with 303 yards. He is the first QB to throw for at least 300 yards against the Jets since Tom Brady did during the 2021 season. https://t.co/rqQdlXv62z
Now four straight games of 300+ yards for Flacco https://t.co/BwxFGRy9tb
#Browns Joe Flacco is over 300 yards passing for 4th straight game -- a franchise record.
Shelby Harris blocks the kick for the #Browns as the #DawgPound is firing on all cylinders❕ https://t.co/sILrZLs3b6
Zuerlein's 31-yard FG attempt is blocked. Remains Browns 34, #Jets 17
#Browns Shelby Harris blocks a 31-yard FG to keep it a 34-17 Cleveland lead.
The Jets haven’t had a quarterback throw for 300 yards on them in 33 games. Already at 296, Joe Flacco probably gets there on his first throw of the second half.
Joe Flacco in the 1st-half vs the Jets: 16/22 Passing 296 Passing Yards 3 TD’s FLACCO IS ELITE 🗣️ https://t.co/1GNYITR8pi
Joe Flacco at HALFTIME 🔸 16 completions 🔸 296 yards 🔸 3 TDs 🔸 135.4 passer rating (📸 @Browns) https://t.co/seGFnnAdZo
Touchdown passes this season: Joe Flacco 13 New York Jets 11 (Flacco didn't play his first game until Dec. 3) https://t.co/dlKWPc1fVc
Joe Flacco is COOKING 🔥 16/22 296 YDS 3 TD Browns are UP 34-17 at half https://t.co/1T5Oz5aI11
Browns vs. Jets instant analysis: Jets get field goal to end first half, trail by 17 https://t.co/p8njRC0CuJ via @beaconjournal
Before the #Browns, no team called Joe Flacco to bring him in for a workout. Tonight: 16 of 22 for 296 yards with 3 TDs and a 135.4 passer rating… in the first half.
HALFTIME: @Browns with 34 points through 2 quarters. #NYJvsCLE on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/N4HZXoYgli https://t.co/fYJD8Dtw9z
Joe Flacco's 203rd career game. He just threw for 296 yards in the first half - his highest total ever. Also the second-highest total for any QB in a first half this year (Mahomes threw for 321 against the Chargers in Week 7).
Cleveland 34, Jets 17 at halftime. Greg Zuerlein hits a 46-yard FG as time expired.
#Browns Moore being eval'd for head injury. 34-17 at half after #Jets Zuerlein's 46 FG as time expires in half.
Zuerlein kicks a 46-yarder as time expires in the first half. #Jets trail Browns 34-17.
#Jets end half with 46-yard FG. #Browns lead 34-17 at halftime.
Joe Flacco & Jerome Ford (50-yd TD) 📽️ Since Week 13, Flacco has 19 completions (5 more than any QB), 386 yards (only QB over 200), 5 TDs (3 more than any other QB), and +14.9 EPA (+10 more than next closest) on pass attempts outside the tackle box. 📺: https://t.co/1OMRlplD2C https://t.co/2VAy78h5iT
It's Joe Flacco's world 😳 He has thrown for the most yards in his career in one half tonight (296) https://t.co/rfoUqcc0nb
Joe Flacco aiming for his 3rd entry in the "Most-passing yards, game" category for Browns. Has 296 yards at the half. He's been there for a cup of coffee. #NYJvsCLE #TakeFlight #DawgPound #TNFonPrime #Damac 🏈 https://t.co/wezb8W1aPz
The Jets have gone 33 straight games without allowing a 300-yard passer. Flacco at 296. I don't think the #Jets streak is going to survive the night.
JOE FLACCO WITH HIS 3RD TD PASS OF THE HALF ‼️ (via @NFL) https://t.co/QVd7nNS8FF
No QB has thrown for more than 275 yards against the Jets this year. Only one QB has thrown for more than 2 TDS. JOE FLACCO did both in the First Half!!! https://t.co/TLvjVA3yez
Joe Flacco is four yards away from 300 at halftime. The Jets haven't allowed a 300 yard passer in 33 games.
Entering tonight, the Jets had not allowed more than 280 passing yards in a game this season. Joe Flacco has 296 yards...in the first half
Joe Flacco has thrown for 296 yards with 3 TDs and a pick-6. The only other QB to do that in a first half since at least 1991 was Peyton Manning on Sept. 23, 2001 vs Bills (324 yards, 4 TDs, 1 pick-6)
I’m lost for words. Joe Flacco with 296 yards and three touchdowns in the first half https://t.co/vFOpmxmqNc
Jets passing yards per game allowed: 168.6 Joe Flacco in the first half without Amari Cooper: 296
Flacco (296) has more yards in one half vs. Jets than Deshaun Watson's had in any of his 12 starts for Cleveland.
#Browns score again. Another crazy play. Joe Flacco avoids sack, scrambles left, finds Jerome Ford, who breaks tackles to complete 50-yard TD.
Joe Flacco has the most TD passes.. 12.. and most INTs thrown..8..since he became the @Browns starting QB week 13
#Browns 27, #Jets 14 with 2:02 left in half.
This is ... uh, wild: This is the 3rd time in 5 games with the Browns that Joe Flacco has thrown for 200 yards and 2 TD before halftime. Every other Browns QB since 1999 has combined to do that 3 times total (all by Baker Mayfield).
Joe Flacco’s second TD pass gives Browns 27-7 lead. https://t.co/YpRS1ALNtS
Joe Flacco so far tonight: • 13/18 • 215 passing yards • 2 TDs • 0 INTs • 149.1 passer rating #elite https://t.co/kmgVIrjs26
Flacco has 215 passing yards with over 6:00 to play in the 1st half. He needs just 85 the rest of the game to become the 1st @BrownsQB ever to throw for 300 yards in 4 straight games https://t.co/a2xTsFxeQz
The #Jets have not allowed 300 yards passing in 33 consecutive games, the NFL’s longest active streak. Joe Flacco already has 215 in the 2nd quarter.
Flacco to Moore for the score 🗣️ Browns lead by 20 (via @NFL) https://t.co/AuaVDp3Pht
The Jets have not allowed a 300-yard passer in 33 games, which is the longest streak in the NFL. Joe Flacco in the first half already has 215 yards and two touchdowns
#Browns 27, #Jets 7 with 6:15 left in half.
I feel a fourth straight 300-yard passing game coming on for #Browns Joe Flacco. 128 in 1Q
Browns 20, Jets 7 at the end of the first quarter
End of 1st Q: #Browns 20, #Jets 7
Siemian with a pick-6 ... Hickman returns an INT 30 yards for a TD and the Browns lead the #Jets 20-7 with 2:01 left in 1Q.
#Browns Riley Patterson makes this PAT. Browns 20, #Jets 7 with 2:01 left in 1st Q.
.@Browns get the ball back on the ensuing kickoff! #NYJvsCLE on Prime Video Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/N4HZXoYgli https://t.co/ay2XVr7F9i
#Browns Riley Patterson misses PAT. Doesn't hit it solid. #Browns 13, #Jets 7 with 4:43 left in 1st Q.
Jets-Browns tied at 7-7 with 8:06 left in the first quarter after Breece Hall's 21-yard touchdown reception
Siemian to Hall for 21 yards and a TD. #Jets tie Browns 7-7 with 8:06 left in 1Q. NY's first opening-drive TD this season.
#Jets answer with 21-yard TD catch by Breece Hall. Tied at 7 with 8:06 left in 1Q
Joe Flacco leads the Browns down the field to kick things off with a TD! (via NFL, Prime) https://t.co/mySFwGYv4D
#Browns 7, #Jets 7 with 8:06 left in 1st Q.
Joe Flacco leads the Browns down the field to kick things off with a TD! (via NFL) https://t.co/mySFwGYv4D
First drive of the game - Joe Flacco: 🔥 3 Completions 🔥 74 Passing Yards 🔥 Touchdown https://t.co/LJLOjuWiA5
Joe Flacco is fired up after leading the Browns to an opening drive TD 😤 (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 🐶 🎥: @NFL https://t.co/QjsaBj1WvE
Joe Flacco's first drive vs. Jets 3/4 71 yards TD (via @NFL) https://t.co/f7SnaIFOkd
Flacco has 11 TD passes in 4+ games. The Jets' QBs have 10 for the entire season. #Jets
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.
Riley Patterson good on PAT, #Browns 7, #Jets 0 with 11:10 left in 1st Q.
Touchdown passes this season: Joe Flacco 11 New York Jets 10 (Flacco didn't play his first game until Dec. 3)
"Joe Flacco is just the second quarterback in Cleveland history to throw for 300 yards or more in three straight games, joining Josh McCown." Two 🐐s (and very Browns that both were over 35 years old at the time) https://t.co/h5Ixe1qFct
Joe Flacco has as many passing TDs in 4 games as all the Jets QBs have combined for this season 😳 https://t.co/PEwUOkOr18
#Browns QB Joe Flacco has thrown for 300+ yards in 3 straight games for the 1st time in his #NFL career. 🔥 Will the 38-year-old make it 4 in a row vs. the #Jets tonight? #DawgPound | #TakeFlight https://t.co/wf9whdtlT3