Lewis Carries the Load as Browns Top Jets 24-18

Posted by Matt Loede on December 10th, 2007 filed in Game Stories

Jamal Lewis rushed for 118 yards and a score on 21 carries, and caught three passes for 19 yards and another touchdown, as the Browns slipped by the Jets 24-18 at Giants Stadium.  Braylon Edwards had 63 yards receiving on three catches, including a four-yard touchdown in the third quarter to help Cleveland improve to 8-and-5 on the season.  Phil Dawson connected on a 49-yard field goal in the win.  Mike Nugent split the uprights four times with field goals from 35, 41, 38, and 35 yards in a losing effort.  Kellen Clemens threw for 286 yards, completing 24-of-41 passes with two picks.  Clemens also rushed for a touchdown in a loss that dropped New York to 3-and-10 on the season.