The New England Patriots are the lone unbeaten team remaining in the AFC, and they'll try to improve their record to 8-0 Sunday when they host the Cleveland Browns at Gillette Stadium for a Week 8 matchup.
The Patriots are coming off a 33-0 rout of the New York Jets on Monday night, and their offense received a boost Tuesday with the addition of veteran wide receiver Mohamed Sanu in a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Sanu can play outside or in the slot, providing valuable versatility for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels. The No. 1 reason for New England's hot start, however, has been its defense, a unit that enters Sunday leading the NFL in points allowed per game, yards allowed per game and turnovers.
The Browns have been among the biggest disappointments in the league with a 2-4 record. Cleveland was a trendy pick to win the AFC North division before the season, but quarterback Baker Mayfield has played well below expectations and leads the league in interceptions. The Browns had a bye in Week 7, so they should be fully ready for the difficult task of facing the Patriots on the road after two weeks of preparation.
Weather also could be a factor Sunday. The latest forecast for Foxboro, Mass., calls for a 100 percent chance of rain throughout the afternoon and early evening.
Here’s how and when to watch Patriots vs. Browns online. Be sure to also watch “Pregame Live” at 2:30 p.m. ET, “Halftime Live” at 5:30 p.m. ET and “Postgame Live” at 7:30 p.m. ET, all on NBC Sports Boston. Michael Holley, Albert Breer, Tom E. Curran, Phil Perry, Ted Johnson, D.J. Bean and former Patriots quarterback Matt Cassel will break down the game from every angle.
When: Sunday, Oct. 27 at 4:25 p.m. ET
TV Channel: CBS
Live Stream: FuboTV
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