AFC North

Joe Flacco’s monster 1st half leads Browns to win over Jets, playoff berth against former team

In his first game against his former team, Joe Flacco showed the Jets what they’ve been missing all season. Flacco completed 19-of-29 passes for 309 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in the Browns (11-5) 37-20 route of the Jets (6-10). The win clinched the Browns’ second playoff appearance in four seasons (2020). Browns tight end David Njoku got off to a fast start. He recorded four catches for 114 yards in just the first quarter. Njoku finished with six receptions for 134 yards. Running back Jerome Ford recorded 121 all-purpose yards for the Browns and a touchdown reception. Jets q…