Improvements in the passing game
The New England Patriots have had one of the best run defenses in the league this season, allowing just 3.44 yards per rush through the first seven weeks. Quinshon Judkins
has been emerging as a star in the Cleveland Browns’ offense, but it might be hard for him to get things going against such a stout run defense. The Browns will need to rely on Dillon Gabriel and the passing game in order to move the ball in this game.
Get pressure on Drake Maye
Drake Maye has shown improvements in his ability to avoid pressure this season, but it is still an area in which he struggles. The Cleveland defensive front should look to apply pressure early in this matchup and hopefully force Maye to make some poor decisions that could lead to turnovers.
Limit Patriots to less than 20 points
New England only has two losses this season against the Las Vegas Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers, where they scored just 13 and 14 points, respectively. If the Browns’ defense can hold them to less than 20 points, it will greatly help their chances of winning this matchup. It will also give a struggling Cleveland offense a chance to stay in this game.
Let me know what you think in the comments – what are the keys to the game for the Browns?
