Ups & Downs: Pats play complementary football in win over Browns
The New England Patriots had to overcome a slow start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but walked off the field at Gillette Stadium with a fifth straight victory.
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The New England Patriots had to overcome a slow start against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but walked off the field at Gillette Stadium with a fifth straight victory.
Steve Burton, Dan Roche, Mike Reiss, and Christian Fauria discuss the emergence of the New England defense, which once again shut down the run in Week 8 against the Browns. The defense is forming an identity and making teams one-dimensional, and the offense is starting to play some complementary football. They also discuss the slow starts by the defense, and Christian Barmore's mysterious benching to start Week 8.
Steve Burton, Dan Roche, Mike Reiss, and Christian Fauria share their thoughts on the 6-2 New England Patriots after the team's fifth straight win. They discuss Drake Maye's emergence and ability to run, the unselfish nature of the wide receiver group, and Josh McDaniels' work with the offense.
The New England Patriots shook off a slow start and crushed the Cleveland Browns, 32-13, in Week 8 to improve to 6-2 on the season.
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New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins made one of the best defensive plays of the season on Sunday, as he came down with a one-handed interception off Browns quarterback Dillan Gabriel in Foxboro.
Drake Maye was on again Sunday and the Patriots player complementary football in the second half to rout the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium. Dan Roche and Mike Reiss break down the game and give some insight into the vibes in the New England locker room with the team sitting at 6-2 on the season.
The New England Patriots are going for a fifth straight win on Sunday when the Cleveland Browns invade Gillette Stadium for a Week 8 clash.
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