Brady & Co. continue their December dominance (45-6 since 2001) with week 14 contest against the Browns at home.
NE has climbed steadily in total DVOA, with #5 ranking (20.1%) vs. 28th ranked Browns (-20.6%).
The weakest areas for the Browns play right into the surging Pats pass attack:
Browns also rush their LBs a lot from their base 3-4. Paul Kruger leads the team with 29 QB hurries, followed by Sheard (18) and the rookie Barkevious Mingo (13).
However, Pats can really exploit the right side of the field with undisciplined FS Tashaun Gipson & RCB Buster Skrine.
Offensively, it's really The Josh Gordon Show, 1st-in-history to have back-to-back 200 yards receiving (237 last week, 267 the week before). Also leads the league in avg/catch, and allows Browns to salvage points (avg. 19.3 points / game, good for 28th in the league).
Lately, the biggest problem for Cleveland has been turnovers -- with 4 TOs in two divisional losses to Bengals and Steelers and 3 against Jags that led to 13 Jax points.
Although the QB starved Browns just signed Caleb Hanie, it looks like Weeden again this Sunday if he gets clearance after being concussed vs. loss to the Jags.
Solid, comfortable win expected: 34-17 Pats.
NE has climbed steadily in total DVOA, with #5 ranking (20.1%) vs. 28th ranked Browns (-20.6%).
The weakest areas for the Browns play right into the surging Pats pass attack:
- -21.8 PFF pass rush rating
- -11.9 PFF pass coverage rating
Browns also rush their LBs a lot from their base 3-4. Paul Kruger leads the team with 29 QB hurries, followed by Sheard (18) and the rookie Barkevious Mingo (13).
However, Pats can really exploit the right side of the field with undisciplined FS Tashaun Gipson & RCB Buster Skrine.
Offensively, it's really The Josh Gordon Show, 1st-in-history to have back-to-back 200 yards receiving (237 last week, 267 the week before). Also leads the league in avg/catch, and allows Browns to salvage points (avg. 19.3 points / game, good for 28th in the league).
Lately, the biggest problem for Cleveland has been turnovers -- with 4 TOs in two divisional losses to Bengals and Steelers and 3 against Jags that led to 13 Jax points.
Although the QB starved Browns just signed Caleb Hanie, it looks like Weeden again this Sunday if he gets clearance after being concussed vs. loss to the Jags.
Solid, comfortable win expected: 34-17 Pats.