New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick delivered an old-school hit to Cleveland Browns rookie wide receiver KC Concepcion in the first quarter of their matchup on Sunday afternoon.
At the wet and rainy MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the Browns were looking to get points on the board as the Jets got out to a 7-0 lead. Deshaun Watson saw Concepcion get some space and threw the ball to him. Fitzpatrick was lurking in the secondary.
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KC Concepcion of the Cleveland Browns walks off the field with medical staff during the first quarter against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 11, 2026. (Getty Images)
Just as Concepcion was going to presumably catch the ball and turn up field, Fitzpatrick welcomed Concepcion to the NFL with a brutal hit. Fitzpatrick appeared to lead with his helmet and was flagged for a hit on a defenseless receiver.
Concepcion appeared to have his bell rung. He was down on the ground for several moments before getting up and walking off the field under his own power. He was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson celebrates with teammates Kenyon Sadiq and Isaiah Williams after catching a touchdown pass during the first half of an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Cleveland was able to notch a field goal on the drive.
The Browns selected Concepcion in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. He played collegiate football at N.C. State and Texas A&M before turning pro. He emerged as a reliable target in the Browns’ offense. He came into the game with 17 catches for 144 yards so far this year.
Fitzpatrick has already been known as a hard-hitting defensive back. In his first season with the Jets, he has 16 tackles and an interception.
New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith throws a pass during the first quarter against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., on Oct. 11, 2026. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
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Cleveland is hoping to continue its winning ways. The Browns entered the game with a 3-1 record and in first place in the AFC North. The Jets were also hoping to get back into the win column after losing three consecutive games.
