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Geno Smith shows improvement despite holding ball too long for Jets

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 13, 2026, 10:45 AM

Last updated Oct 13, 2026

Geno Smith shows improvement despite holding ball too long for Jets
Summary

New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith has led the team to a win over the Cleveland Browns, marking his fifth consecutive game as a starter. Smith has thrown six touchdown passes without an interception in the 2026 season, achieving a completion percentage of 69.4. However, he is holding onto the ball for too long, currently ranking ninth for the slowest time to throw in the last three weeks. Additionally, he leads the NFL with a 29.2% pressure-to-sack ratio, negatively impacting his offensive line.

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By the Numbers
  • •Jets win 17-12 against the Browns
  • •Smith has six TDs and zero interceptions
  • •Completion percentage at 69.4
  • •Ranked ninth in slowest time to throw
  • •Highest pressure-to-sack percentage in the NFL
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  • 10:45 AMYahoo Sports — Good stat, bad stat that tells story for Jets QB Geno Smith so far in 2026
What they're saying
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Here is one good and one bad stat for Jets QB Geno Smith so far this season which tells his story in 2026.

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