The New York Jets will play without running back Breece Hall and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell on Sunday when they host the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium, the team announced on Friday.
Quadriceps and Finger Injuries Keep Two Starters Sidelined
Hall continues to deal with a quadriceps injury, while Mitchell is sidelined by a finger issue. Neither player participated in practice on Wednesday or Thursday, making their absences for Sunday’s matchup all but certain. Both players also missed last week’s loss to the Chicago Bears, and Mitchell was absent during the team’s Week 3 defeat against the Detroit Lions.
The loss of Hall removes the primary weapon from the New York offense. Over the first three games of the season, the 25-year-old running back recorded 265 scrimmage yards, splitting production between 163 rushing yards and 102 receiving yards, alongside one rushing touchdown. Mitchell, who celebrated his 24th birthday on Thursday, has appeared in just two games this year, catching nine passes for 123 yards as a vertical threat for the passing game.
Contrasting Momentum Enters the MetLife Stadium Matchup
The roster setbacks compound a difficult stretch for the Jets, who enter Sunday’s game with a 1-3 record and three consecutive losses. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns arrive in East Rutherford holding a 3-1 record after winning three straight games.
For bettors and analysts tracking the matchup, the confirmed absence of both offensive starters alters projections for New York’s production on the ground and through the air. The Browns enter the contest with an opportunity to secure their fourth victory and solidify their early-season ranking.
Cleveland Browns Travel to East Rutherford
The Jets will attempt to halt their skid against a surging Cleveland defense without two of their most versatile offensive contributors. Kickoff at MetLife Stadium is scheduled as the teams look to shape their respective trajectories ahead of the autumn slate.
