Mike Vrabel took shots at the Cleveland Browns after leading the New England Patriots to a convincing 32-13 win on Saturday afternoon.
Going into the matchup, New England held a 5-2 record with an active four-game winning streak. They understood the importance of exploiting weaknesses against a solid Cleveland defense, which ranks among the best in the league.
After the game, Vrabel reflected on the team’s performance, as reported by Andrew Callahan. He remarked, “When their gimmick plays ran out, we played pretty good defense,” highlighting how the Patriots took full control once they figured out the Browns’ offense.
### How Mike Vrabel and the Patriots Performed Against the Browns
The victory was a significant one for Mike Vrabel and the Patriots, confirming their status as serious contenders in the AFC playoff mix. Cleveland struck first, taking a 7-3 lead after the opening quarter. However, New England seized all the momentum thereafter, outscoring the Browns 29-6 for the rest of the game.
Quarterback Drake Maye continued to shine in his second NFL season, creating problems for the Patriots in multiple ways. He completed 18 of 24 passes for 282 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Additionally, Maye rushed seven times for 50 yards, contributing to Cleveland’s offensive efforts.
Rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson had one of his best performances, rushing 10 times for 75 yards. On the receiving end, four Patriots players recorded multiple catches. Mack Hollins led the group with seven receptions for 89 yards, while Kayshon Boutte added three catches for 75 yards and a touchdown.
Stefon Diggs contributed three receptions for 14 yards and a touchdown. Austin Hooper had two catches for 38 yards, and Hunter Henry secured a seven-yard touchdown score.
### What’s Next for the Patriots?
The Patriots will look forward to their next matchup, remaining at home as they prepare to host the Atlanta Falcons on November 2 at 1 p.m. ET. With this win, New England continues to build momentum as the season progresses, aiming to solidify their playoff position.
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