f the Browns' 20 runs (not including a quarterback kneel-down), half went in that direction, an unusually high percentage that likely would have been smaller had Seymour been at his usual right end spot. Eight runs went up the middle, and only two went in the direction of Warren at left end.
"When that happens, you have to make sure you're not lured to sleep over there, because the next one could always be coming in your direction. You just try to stay active," said Warren, who has 25 tackles, second on the team, and often teams with outside linebacker Mike Vrabel on the left side.
In all, the Browns totaled 92 rushing yards, their 4.4-yard average marking the highest the Patriots have surrendered this year.
The Browns were testing Seymour's replacement, Jarvis Green, as well as outside linebacker Rosevelt Colvin at the point of attack. Two of the Browns' three longest runs - 11 yards each - came in that direction behind rookie tackle Joe Thomas and veteran guard Eric Steinbach, two of the Browns' strongest linemen.
The foundation of the Patriots' defense is stopping the run, and the unit ranks fourth in the NFL in yards per carry allowed (3.6).
Looking ahead, the Cowboys' offense - with tackle Flozell Adams (6 feet 7 inches, 340 pounds) and guard Kyle Kosier (6-5, 294) on the left side - is averaging 4.7 yards per carry.
