Fueled by two game-changing special teams plays, a season-high 6-sack performance and some fourth quarter magic from RB Breece Hall, the Jets (2-7) topped the Browns (2-7) on a rainy Sunday at MetLife Stadium for their second straight victory.

"Tough, hard-fought game," HC Aaron Glenn said. "… One thing that we're trying to do, we're trying to build something. And I've said this from the beginning, there has to be a foundation that has to be set. These guys understand that. We're trying to build that foundation."

The Browns took an early lead, as QB Dillon Gabriel connected with TE David Njoku for a 9-yard score. The Jets wasted no time responding, though, as RB Kene Nwangwu returned the ensuing kickoff 99 yards for a TD. The score marked the fifth kick returned for a touchdown of Nwangwu's career and his second as a Jet.

The defense then forced a quick three-and-out and Cleveland punted the ball. Fresh off an AFC Special Teams Player of the Week performance in Week 8, WR Isaiah Williams picked up right where he left off, returning the punt 74 yards for a TD.

"Our special teams really gave us a spark today," Glenn said. "That's what we need. That's what I talk about -- playing complementary football. When all three phases can go out there and play. But today was really supportive football again, and our special teams did a hell of a job."

In the second quarter, Browns S Ronnie Hickman intercepted a Justin Fields' pass intended for WR Garrett Wilson, and the Browns capitalized on the field position just one play later. Gabriel found WR Jerry Jeudy in the end zone and the extra point tied the game, 14-14

The Jets responded with an 11-play, 64-yard scoring drive capped with a 26-yard Nick Folk FG. The drive was highlighted by a 22-yard run by Hall, who finished the day as the team leader in both receiving yards (42) and rushing yards (83).

"He's our workhorse," Glenn said. "That's something that we've talked about quite a bit. When we needed him, he came through. That's something that's not new to us. … This is a win by any means necessary type of league. And at that point, our way of winning this game was making sure we feed him."

The half ended with a 7-play, 34-yard drive by Cleveland. After edge Will McDonald IV recorded his third sack of the day on third down, K Andre Szmyt converted a 45-yard FG to tie the game, 17-17.

After both teams were held scoreless in the third quarter, the Jets struck first in the fourth. Fields threw a short pass to Hall, who ran to the end zone for the 42-yard score. The Browns then drove down into Jets' territory, but on fourth-and-1 from the 33-yard line, McDonald sacked Gabriel for a 7-yard loss. It was McDonald's fourth sack of the day, which tied the Jets' single-game sack record.

Following the turnover on downs, Hall rushed for 30 yards and ultimately set up a 37-yard FG by Folk to extend the Jets' lead. The Jets then held Cleveland to a FG and ran out the clock to secure the win.

"It was great," Fields said. "This was a great defense we played, great D-line. We finished the game. Breece ran the ball well, the offensive line -- they did their thing today. And of course the defense, too, they showed out as well."

Jetcetera

LB Quincy Williamsand edge Jermaine Johnson each recorded a sack, contributing to the Jets' season-high 6. … With 2 FGs, K Nick Folk remained perfect on the season. … Austin McNamara continued his strong punting performance this season -- 3 of his punts Sunday were downed inside the 20-yard line. … WR John Metchie III recorded his first reception as a Jet. … Rookie CB Azareye'h Thomas sustained a head injury during the second quarter and did not return. Before leaving the game, he recorded 3 tackles and a pass defensed in his second start for the Green & White. ... WR Garrett Wilson left the game with a knee injury in the third quarter and did not return.