New England Patriots 4 Downs: Week 8 versus Cleveland Browns

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 27: Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu Sr. #14 of the New England Patriots warms up prior to their game against the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium on October 27, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – OCTOBER 21: Sony Michel #26 of the New England Patriots runs the ball against the New York Jets during the first half at MetLife Stadium on October 21, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Steven Ryan/Getty Images) /

2nd Down: Run the ball

Sony Michel had some sort of a coming out party last week with three touchdowns against the Jets defense. It was refreshing to see him run the ball and score after struggling for a while in 2019.

He could dominate again this week on a Browns defense that is allowing over 150 yards per game on the ground. And it doesn’t have to fall on Michel’s shoulders solely either, as James White should see some success on Sunday afternoon, as well as Rex Burkhead if he returns to action and then Brandon Bolden, who has seen an increase in snaps this season.

The New England Patriots have been trying be consistent running the ball, and against this porous Browns run defense, they could really find some success on the ground today.

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