CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Browns are back on the road in Week 8 to take on the Patriots, one of the NFL’s early surprises who are off to a 5-2 start.
The Browns are 2-5 after a win over the Dolphins last week and rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel will try to get the passing game going to help complement the run game.
The Browns are currently 7.5-point underdogs and are led by Mike Vrabel, who spent last season with the Browns as a consultant.
Will the Browns win their second in a row and give themselves a chance to get back in the playoff picture or will the Patriots dump cold water on their hopes.
Here are our picks for Sunday:
Dan Labbe (5-2):
Storyline: What does Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, who knows the Browns intimately, have in store for them?
Pick: Patriots 15, Browns 13.
Mary Kay Cabot (4-3):
Storyline: The Browns’ No. 1 ranked defense will try to give Patriots QB Drake Maye looks he hasn’t seen yet this season.
Pick: Browns 20, Patriots 17.
Ashley Bastock (3-4)
Storyline: The Patriots have one of the best run defenses in football and will try to slow down Browns’ running back Quinshon Judkins.
Pick: Browns 23, Patriots 19.
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