"There is certainly some good reason to feel that way. The Patriots are 5-2 and Drake Maye has played like an MVP candidate, while the Browns have had one of the worst offenses in the league with a rookie quarterback at the helm. But they play the games for a reason, and Cleveland might actually have an advantage on one side of the ball. So, let's take a look at five things to know about the Browns before they take on the Patriots."
"Dillon Gabriel has been fine in his first few starts, but he doesn't push the ball down the field. Unlike Joe Flacco in the first four games of the season, Gabriel has played mistake-free football. The Browns' rookie has completed 59.8 percent of his passes for 546 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. But beyond playing clean football, Gabriel hasn't really threatened opposing defenses vertically. His 5.1 yards per attempt is the worst mark in the NFL among quarterbacks who've started a game this season."
"He's only thrown four passes that have an air yardage of at least 20 yards. For reference, Drake Maye has 18 such passes and that ranks 23rd in the NFL this season. Furthermore, Gabriel's average completed air yards (3.3), average intended air yards (5.5), and average air yards to the sticks (minus-4.2) are all the worst in the NFL, per Next Gen Stats."
The Patriots enter the game 5-2 while the Browns sit at 2-5, reflecting contrasting seasons. Drake Maye has performed at a high level and is viewed as an MVP candidate. The Browns' offense ranks among the league's worst and relies on rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel, who has completed 59.8 percent of passes for 546 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Gabriel barely attacks vertically, posting 5.1 yards per attempt, only four passes with 20+ air yards, and the NFL's lowest average completed and intended air yards per Next Gen Stats. Cleveland's defense could therefore create matchup problems for New England.
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