NFL

Jets report card: Strong on both sides of the ball

OFFENSE

This is the best game the Jets have played on offense in two months. They rolled up 422 total yards and had a great balance of pass (214) and run (208). QB Geno Smith (20-of-36, 214 yards, 2 TDs, 1 rushing TD) had his first turnover-free game in six weeks. RBs Chris Ivory (20 rushes, 109 yards) and Bilal Powell (7 rushes, 54 yards) combined to give the Jets a nice ground game. The offensive line did not give up a sack. GRADE: A

DEFENSE

The Jets gave up some yards, but were again at their best in the red zone. The Browns went 1-for-4 in the red zone. Rookie CB Dee Milliner (9 tackles, 1 INT, 5 passes defended) played his best game of the season matched up against Browns star Josh Gordon. They sacked Jason Campbell three times and picked him off twice. GRADE: A-

SPECIAL TEAMS

This group had very little impact on the game for the Jets. They tried a fake punt in the first quarter that did not work and did not have any returns in the game. They gave up a 50-yard kickoff return to the Browns. GRADE: D

COACHING

Players play hard for Rex Ryan. That may not be enough to save his job, but you can’t say these players have quit on him. On the defensive side of things, Ryan rolled the dice by putting Milliner on Gordon, but it worked. He had Campbell confused a lot. Offensive coordinator Marty Mornhinweg used the no-huddle effectively and had plenty of plays that got guys open in the game plan. GRADE: A