{"id":25695,"date":"2019-10-25T07:29:59","date_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/?p=25695"},"modified":"2019-10-25T07:29:59","modified_gmt":"2019-10-25T11:29:59","slug":"patriots-browns-week-8-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patsfans.com\/patriots\/blog\/2019\/10\/25\/patriots-browns-week-8-key-matchups-who-has-the-razors-edge\/","title":{"rendered":"Patriots – Browns Week 8 Key Matchups, Who Has the Razor\u2019s Edge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Patriots return home to take on the Cleveland Browns with the opportunity to close out the halfway point of the season 8-0 for the third time in team history. The Patriots defense has been playing at a historically high level and is facing a Browns\u2019 team that can be explosive in both the running and passing games.<\/span><\/p>\n

With a win on Sunday, Bill Belichick will join the 300 club, it will be the 300th win of his career, which he started with the Browns, earning his first victory against the Patriots.<\/span><\/p>\n

This week\u2019s game will be broadcast by CBS and can be seen locally on WBZ Channel 4 on Sunday, October 27 at 4:20 p.m.. Jim Nantz will handle play-by-play duties with Tony Romo as the color analyst. Tracy Wolfson will work from the sidelines. The game will also be aired on the Patriots flagship radio station 98.5 The Sports Hub with Bob Socci and Scott Zolak on the call, produced by Marc Capello.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Patriots<\/b> (7-0) beat the New York Jets 33-0. The defense intercepted Sam Darnold four times and collected two fumbles. Sony Michel rushed for three touchdowns.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Browns<\/b> (2-4) are coming off\u00a0 their bye week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We here at <\/span>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/a> are continuing our \u201cRazor\u2019s Edge\u201d column in 2019 to give some quick analysis on some of the key matchups of the game and what you can look for in how the game plays out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Series History:<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots and Browns are meeting for the 25th time with Cleveland holding a 13-11 overall advantage. The Patriots have won the past five matchups at home however.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here is a look at some of the key matchups and who holds the Razor\u2019s Edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

First up is the Patriots offense:<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots RBs vs Browns Front Seven –<\/b> Razor\u2019s Edge Cleveland<\/span><\/i><\/h3>\n

This is a matchup that the Patriots should dominate. Cleveland is allowing a whopping 154 yards a game on the ground, including 5 yards a carry. While Cleveland does a great job in getting after the QB, their run defense has been gashed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However the Patriots running game remains mired in mediocrity in 2019. Sony Michel did rush for three touchdowns last week, but was held to just 42 yards on 19 carries. The offensive line is not opening up nearly enough holes for him to run effectively. Hopefully, the team will get Rex Burkhead back from yet another injury. Burkhead has been the teams\u2019 most effective back overall this season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for the Patriots to try to establish the run in this game by hitting the running game between the tackles. But until we see signs of it improving on the field, the feeling here is that they will continue to scuffle along.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Patriots WRs vs Browns Secondary – <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots passing game is going thru another change. The injured Josh Gordon has been placed on IR and is to be released as soon as he\u2019s healthy. The team traded for Mohamed Sanu this week and he, Julian Edelman, Phillip Dorsett, Jakobi Meyers will be the team\u2019s WRs this week. With Ben Watson at tight end and James White and possibly Burkhead and Brandon Bolden out of the backfield, Tom Brady will have plenty of places to throw the ball.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Browns have been excellent at getting after the quarterback this season with 19 sacks, nine of them by Miles Garrett. They\u2019ve had injuries at cornerback but both Denzel Ward and Greedy Williams are expected to be back this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Look for the Patriots to give the struggling LT Marshall Newhouse some help this week against Garrett. Brady, as always will try to get the ball out quickly and get his chemistry going with Sanu who will work out of the slot with Edelman and outside. Protection is the key here.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Next up the Browns offense<\/span>:<\/b><\/p>\n

Browns RBs vs NE Front Seven – <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge Cleveland<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

Cleveland has the explosive Nick Chubb at running back. He\u2019s gained over 600 yards this season while averaging 5.3 yards per rush and has six touchdowns. The Browns average nearly 120 yards per game on the ground.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots run defense has been very good overall allowing just 74.7 yards per game on the ground. Danny Shelton, Lawrence Guy, Deatrich Wise, and Adam Butler have done a terrific job at stopping the run at the point of attack and allowing the linebackers to clean up and make plays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chubb will get his yards this week, Frank Gore and Le\u2019Veon Bell had good games against the Patriots front seven as well. But will Cleveland be able to run effectively enough to control the game? The feeling here is no.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Browns WRs vs NE Secondary- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Browns have some very explosive wide receivers in Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry along with Chubb out of the backfield. That\u2019s the word that we\u2019ve heard coming out of the Patriots side of the house all week. However, Baker Mayfield has struggled with turning the ball over, throwing 11 interceptions already this year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Patriots defense has garnered 25 sacks and 18 interceptions so far this season. They\u2019ve varied the pass rush and the pressure has forced opposing QBs into making far too many mistakes. They also boast an extremely sticky cornerback group who has the ability to shut down the opposition. Beckham Jr. and Stephon Gilmore ought to be the most intriguing matchup of the game. Landry who guaranteed victory in his pregame trash talk will face either Jason McCourty or J.C. Jackson.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cleveland\u2019s pass protection of Mayfield has been a mess this season. We\u2019ve read that they\u2019ve toyed with changing players in multiple positions during the bye week. We may not see as many of the \u201c0 blitzes\u201d this week, but with the varied pressure they can bring on the QB, I\u2019d expect to see the defense trying to force Mayfield into making more mistakes this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Special Teams- <\/b>Razor\u2019s Edge New England<\/i><\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots already solid special teams has just received a boost this week when they signed All-Pro ST\/S Justin Bethel who was released by the Ravens. He joins Matthew Slater, Brandon Bolden and others in an excellent unit. Mike Nugent has solidified the kicking game while rookie Jake Bailey is having an outstanding rookie season.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Browns Austin Seibert hasn\u2019t missed a FG this year (8-8), while Jamie Gilan was the STs Player of the Month for September. Dontrelle Hilliard gives Cleveland good return ability. The Patriots at home get the nod here and look for Joe Judge to give Bethel a chance to shine this week..\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Next up, who wins and why\u2026<\/span><\/h3>\n

The Patriots are looking for the third 8-0 start in team history. Bill Belichick can earn his 300th career win with the team he earned his first head coaching win a long time ago.With a national television audience, this should be a great game to watch.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keys to the Game from a Patriots Perspective:<\/b><\/h3>\n

Continue the Turnover Machine – <\/b>Look for the Patriots defense to try to force Mayfield into making mistakes. No one has thrown more interceptions than he has in the early going this season. By mixing up the pass rush and coming from all different angles, they can pressure an offensive line that has been terrible at protecting its quarterback. They\u2019ll mix up their coverages and show the Browns something different than they\u2019ve seen on tape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Running Game is Key This Week:<\/b> The Browns haven\u2019t been good at defending the run. One way to slow down that pass rush of theirs is to run the ball effectively. If Sony Michel isn\u2019t getting it done, then they should rotate Burkhead or Bolden in more.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the flip side, limiting Chubb\u2019s effectiveness, puts the onus more on Mayfield\u2019s shoulders. He\u2019s going to get things figured out eventually, and with the WRs they have, their offense will be very good. Just ensure it isn\u2019t this week.<\/span><\/p>\n

Play a Clean Game: <\/b>The Patriots can\u2019t allow the Browns to get any short fields for their offense and must protect the ball. Can the Browns generate enough offense on their own to win this game? I\u2019d say no if you\u2019re going by how this season has played out.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Another area to monitor is the flags. The Patriots have been getting flagged more this season it seems than other years. The coaches need to get that cleaned up before it hurts the team in a key situation<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prediction:\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

The Patriots defense has been playing at an insanely high level this season. We look for that to continue. Mayfield hasn\u2019t done a good job of protecting the ball and that should once again rear its ugly head in this one. Look for Brady to work the short area of the field with Edelman, White and more of Ben Watson this week. It will be interesting to see how quickly they can get Sanu into the passing offense.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The defense will put pressure on Mayfield and do another great job of blanketing their opponent\u2019s wide receivers. And the home team holds serve. <\/span>Patriots 24-13<\/b><\/p>\n

The<\/span> \u201cKnocking on Sevens\u2019 Door\u201d <\/b>tour<\/span> heads back out on the road next week when the Patriots travel to Baltimore to take on the Ravens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter <\/span><\/i>@SteveB7SFG<\/span><\/i><\/a> or email me at <\/span><\/i>stevebpatsfans@gmail.com<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

Listen to our <\/span><\/i>Patriots 4<\/span><\/i>th<\/span><\/i> and 2<\/span><\/i><\/a> podcasts on blog talk radio as the writers Russ Goldman, Derek Havens and I from <\/span><\/i>PatsFans.com<\/span><\/i><\/a> discuss the latest Patriots news and breakdown game analysis<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

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