"After seven weeks of the NFL season, everyone is saying the New England Patriots are back. They have one of the best records in the NFL at 5-2, and they are also passing the eye test with their play on the field. Now, New England will host the 2-5 Cleveland Browns on Sunday and is expected to pick up its sixth win of the season."
"It's no secret how Cleveland wants to play; it wants to lean on its rushing attack. Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins ran for 84 yards and three touchdowns in Week 7, carrying the Browns to a win. However, that was against the Miami Dolphins, who have the league's worst rushing defense. Cleveland will be playing a much better unit on Sunday."
"The Patriots are only allowing 77.1 rushing yards per game, the third-lowest mark in the NFL. It's safe to assume New England will load the box, stop the run, and put the ball in the hands of Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel. Gabriel hasn't had much success in his three games as a starter, so forcing him to drop back seems like a recipe for success for the Patriots."
New England owns a 5-2 record and will host the 2-5 Cleveland Browns, entering the game as the likely favorite. Cleveland emphasizes a rushing attack led by rookie Quinshon Judkins, but the Dolphins performance that boosted Judkins came against a poor rushing defense. The Patriots allow only 77.1 rushing yards per game and are expected to load the box to limit Cleveland's ground game. Forcing Browns rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel to pass fits New England's strategy. The Patriots have allowed 235.7 passing yards per game and 8.0 yards per attempt, creating a potential vulnerability that could determine the outcome.
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