New York Jets Team Grades vs. Cleveland Browns

Passing Offense: B

Sep 13, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) throws a pass during the second half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets defeated the Browns 31-10. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

In his debut with the Jets, Ryan Fitzpatrick did exactly what they wanted; take advantage of opportunities given to him and limit the mistakes. Fitzpatrick had a solid debut against an above-average secondary, completing 15-for-24 (62.5 percent). He also tossed two touchdowns and only one interception, which actually didn’t end up hurting the Jets.

The reason it didn’t hurt the Jets was because they got the ball right back. After Tashaun Gipson intercepted Fitzpatrick’s pass, Brandon Marshall ripped the ball out of his hands when tackling him. That set the Jets up the Jets first touchdown of the game, and changed the momentum of the game as the Browns looked like they were gaining all of the momentum.

Fitzpatrick peppered his new top target all afternoon, as Marshall reeled in six-of-nine targets for 62 yards and one touchdown. Eric Decker was the recipient of the other touchdown pass, pulling in a 15-yard strike from Fitzpatrick. He caught one other pass for 22 yards, as Decker wasn’t as big a part of the passing game as expected.

Chris Owusu also made an impact in the passing game, as the Jets seem intent on giving him a chance. Owusu, who is also their kick returner, seems to have overtaken Jeremy Kerley for the role in the slot. He performed well in his first chance, catching four passes for 55, the longest of which was a 43-yard bomb.

Overall the Jets pass offense was solid. They got the job done, but didn’t do anything game breaking. But, at the same time, they didn’t do anything to hurt the team’s chances of winning.

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