Defensively for the Jets, defensive coordinator Steve Wilks said that taking away Cleveland's ground game will be key to slowing down its offense.
However, New York's run defense has struggled this season. The Jets gave up 181 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground in their last game against the Bengals in Week 8. The game was a microcosm of their struggles defending opposing rushers, allowing 135.8 rushing yards per game this season.
The Browns have used RB Quinshon Judkins to help move down the field since his debut in Week 2. Judkins has run for 69.4 yards per game, the 11th-best average in the NFL. He has run for more than 80 yards in four of his career seven games, carrying the ball 18 or more times in each of those four games. RB Jerome Ford has also provided timely runs behind Judkins, averaging 3.5 yards per carry. Ford has been a safe pair of hands for the Browns, ranking fourth on the team in receptions with 21.
"The Browns are a good football team. Outstanding running game with the rookie running back, along with Jerome Ford," Wilks said. "We have a tough task ahead of us this week, and number one, it starts with stopping the run."
Glenn said that despite the tasks facing the Jets in Week 10 against the Browns, New York remains confident heading into the game.
"We're looking forward to the competition," Glenn said. "This is a game that's our total focus, that we're on this game. For the most part, the guys are upbeat, ready to go, just like they've always been each week, and we're looking forward to playing this team."