The New York Jets, not known for their creativity on offense, pulled out a rare trick play Sunday against the Cleveland Browns — a wide receiver-to-wide receiver pass that resulted in a 43-yard touchdown at the end of the first quarter.
Jamison Crowder dropped a dime to Braxton Berrios, giving the Jets a 7-3 lead.
The play started with a handoff to running back Ty Johnson, who lined up as a wing back. He swept to the left and pitched the ball to Crowder, who sprinted to his right and lofted a perfect pass to the wide-open Berrios. The Browns were out of position because they flowed in the opposite direction, duped by the run-action to the left.
Quarterback Sam Darnold provided a little help, setting a “pick” for Crowder as he set up in the backfield. It was the first pass completion of Crowder’s career.
Slot receiver passes to slot receiver for the TD.
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The execution was flawless — another rarity for the Jets (1-13).