Browns' KC Concepcion ruled out with head injury after hit by Jets' Minkah Fitzpatrick

Browns wide receiver KC Concepcion Jr. was ruled out with a head injury on October 11, 2026, after being hit by Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick during the first quarter of the game. The incident occurred while the Browns were advancing in Jets territory. Quarterback Deshaun Watson attempted to pass to Concepcion, but Fitzpatrick struck the rookie from behind, leading to multiple penalties being called by referees. Concepcion remained on the field as medical staff attended to him and was eventually rolled over. He was able to walk off the field but went directly to the locker room and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game. This incident marked the second time Fitzpatrick was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct during the game. Earlier, after a successful connection between Watson and Concepcion, Fitzpatrick had also received a facemask penalty for ripping off Concepcion's helmet. Despite these penalties, the Jets managed to limit the Browns to a field goal, with Andre Szmyt successfully kicking a 25-yard field goal to bring the score to 7-3 in favor of the Jets late in the first quarter. Concepcion, a first-round pick in the April draft, had recorded 17 receptions for 144 yards prior to this game.