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Week 5: Patriots – Browns Game Analysis

By Jaydeen Allen

Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs off the field following the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 9, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs off the field following the game against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Patriots won 33-13. Mandatory Credit: Scott R. Galvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Thoughts

Leaving Cleveland with a win is great.

But leaving Cleveland with Tom Brady looking like he did last week is even better.

Last week’s loss to the Bills, despite only falling to 3-1 was disappointing. Even though they played the Browns and were expected to crush them, the Patriots played a solid game and this could be the win the team needs to get back on track.

Through the first 5 games, there are questions the surrounding the defense, whether they are for real or pretenders. However, Mike Loyko, who has followed the team for quite some time, believes it’s way too early to be certain this is how the Patriots will play for the rest of the season.

There is far too much talent on that side of the ball to be where they are ranked statistically. Hopefully that changes very shortly, as their schedule does not get any easier.

Playoff Implications for the Patriots Over The Next 4 Weeks

Next Week

The New England Patriots host the Cincinnati Bengals next week, who are coming off a gut-wrenching 28-14 loss the Dallas Cowboys. For the Patriots, it will be the first time since last season that Tom Brady has played a regular season game at home. Expect that place to be electric.

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