The Patriots are coming off a win against the Titans in Week 7.
The Patriots are coming off a win against the Titans in Week 7.Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff
The Patriots have won four straight — dating back to a Week 4 win over the Panthers — and have a chance to make it five against the visiting Browns on Sunday.
While Drake Maye seems to have cemented himself as the Patriots’ quarterback of the future, the Browns’ quarterback situation continues to look bleak; they have had 24 quarterbacks start five or more games since 2000.
Rookie Dillon Gabriel could soon become No. 25 on that list as Cleveland struggles to find a long-term solution; Sunday marks his fourth start since taking over for Joe Flacco.
We’ll have live updates and analysis from Gillette Stadium throughout the game, which kicks off at 1 p.m. on Fox. Follow along.
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By Nicole Yang
The Patriots return to Gillette Stadium on Sunday for the first time since Week 4.
Here are four things to watch for in their game against Cleveland . . .
1. Can the Patriots stop rookie running back Quinshon Judkins?
Judkins is averaging 77.8 rushing yards per game, while the Patriots have yet to let an opposing running back eclipse 50 yards in a game. Judkins has also registered a league-high four runs of at least 30 yards this season, while the Patriots have yet to surrender such a play.
The battle between Judkins and New England’s stout, top-rated run defense could be one of the deciding factors on Sunday. Cleveland’s offense ranks last in the league in explosive passing plays (12). The unit relies on the run game, namely Judkins, to move the ball and open up other opportunities for rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel.
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