DE Myles Garrett had a historic day in getting into the backfield, notching five sacks to set career-high and breaking his own Browns record.
The Browns, however, fell to the Patriots, losing 32-13, at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 26.
Cleveland led 7-3 in the first quarter and trailed 9-7 at halftime. The Patriots pulled away with the game in the second half, scoring 21 points in the third quarter.
QB Dillon Gabriel threw for 156 yards and two touchdowns but also threw two interceptions, his first turnovers this season. Tight ends David Njoku and Harold Fannin Jr. both caught a touchdown in the game. LB Carson Schwesinger was another bright spot on the defensive side, getting his first career interception.
Key Moments
Patriots score 14 points in less than three minutes
The Browns entered the second half down 9-7 with a chance to retake the lead. New England's defense, however, forced a three-and-out. The Patriots' offense then took advantage of the opportunity to build a bigger lead.
Patriots QB Drake Maye and RB TreVeyon Henderson ran for six yards on back-to-back plays to open the drive. Henderson followed up his run with a 27-yard gain to get to the Browns 38-yard line. Maye and WR Mack Hollins ran a flea flicker, gaining 19 yards to move into the red zone. RB Rhamondre Stevenson and WR DeMario Douglas gained 12 yards combined, moving New England to the 7-yard line. Maye finished the drive, floating a 7-yard pass to TE Hunter Henry for a touchdown, extending the Patriots lead to 16-7.
New England regained possession nearly 1:30 later after LB Robert Spillane intercepted Gabriel's pass, taking the ball to the Browns 6-yard line. Garrett sacked Maye on first down, his fourth of the game, to push the Patriots back. Maye, however, found WR Stefon Diggs for eight yards on the next play to get to the 1-yard line. On third-and-1, the duo connected again with a quick pass for a touchdown, making the score 23-7.
Myles Garrett sacks prevent touchdowns
Twice during the first half when New England was in the red zone, a Garrett sack prevented the Patriots from getting touchdowns.
On New England's first possession, they reached the Browns 4-yard line. After DE Alex Wright brought down Stevenson for a loss of four yards and Maye threw an incomplete pass, the Patriots faced a third-and-8 on the 8-yard line. Garrett beat his man and found Maye as the quarterback was looking for a receiver, sacking him for a loss of 10 yards. Patriots K Andres Borregales made a 36-yard field goal to take a 3-0 lead.
Following two fruitless Patriots possessions, they again reached the red zone. Facing third-and-6 from the Cleveland 7-yard line, Garrett again reached the backfield and brought down Maye for a loss of seven. Borregales made a 32-yard field goal to get within a point, trailing 7-6, in the second quarter.
Browns take six plays to score on their first possession
Gabriel and Fannin, facing third-and-11, connected for a 19-yard pass to continue the opening drive. Cleveland, after a 3-yard run from Judkins, called an end-around for WR Malachi Corley. He ran around the edge and down the sideline, getting into the red zone at the Patriots' 18-yard line.
Gabriel and Fannin connected again to finish the drive. Gabriel floated a pass to an open Fannin, who had a clear lane into the end zone, giving the Browns a 7-3 lead.
Game Highlights
Myles Garrett sets NFL record for most sacks for a player before age 30.
Dillon Gabriel connects with Harold Fannin Jr. for a 19-yard gain and a first down.
Malachi Corley takes a jet sweep for 31 yards to push the Browns into the red zone.
Dillon Gabriel passes to Harold Fannin Jr. for an 18-yard touchdown to put the Browns up 7-3.
Alex Wright sacks Drake Maye to force third down.
Carson Schwesinger gets his first career interception, making a leaping catch.
Myles Garrett sacks Drake Maye for his second sack of the game.
Jamari Thrash makes Patriots defenders miss en route to a 21-yard gain.
Myles Garrett strips Drake Maye on his third sack of the game.
Myles Garrett sacks Drake Maye for his fourth sack of the game.
Scoring Plays
NE 3, CLE 0 | Andres Borregales makes 36-yard field goal | 8:45 1Q
NE 3, CLE 7 | Dillon Gabriel 18-yard pass to Harold Fannin Jr. | 5:10 1Q
NE 6, CLE 7 | Andres Borregales makes 32-yard field goal | 7:41 2Q
NE 9, CLE 7 | Andres Borregales makes 42-yard field goal | 0:00 2Q
NE 16, CLE 7 | Drake Maye 7-yard pass to Hunter Henry | 9:10 3Q
NE 23, CLE 7 | Drake Maye 1-yard pass to Stefon Diggs | 6:43 3Q
NE 30, CLE 7 | Drake Maye 39-yard pass to Kayshon Boutte | 0:53 3Q
NE 30, CLE 13 | Dillon Gabriel 11-yard pass to David Njoku | 9:24 4Q
NE 32, CLE 13 | Penalty on Dillon Gabriel enforced as safety | 4:06 4Q
What's Next
The Browns enter their bye week with a 2-6 record following their loss against the Patriots. Cleveland returns to the field against the Jets on Nov. 8 at MetLife Stadium.
