Pats Pulpit Podcast Ep. 166: Can the Patriots move to 8-0 with a win against the Browns? - a podcast by SB Nation

The New England Patriots are looking to be the 33rd team to reach 8-0 in NFL history, and the third time in franchise history (2007, 2015), as they take on the Cleveland Browns. The Browns have been wildly inconsistent this season, blowing out the Baltimore Ravens one week and getting blown out by the Tennessee Titans another week. Can they find their footing against the incredible Patriots defense?

The Patriots are hoping to match up well against the Browns offense, which relies heavily on three players- running back Nick Chubb, and wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry- and not much else. Which defensive backs will be tasked with covering which receiver? How can New England stop the Browns rushing attack? Who are the Patriots' defensive X Factors?

And on the other side of the ball, can the Patriots find their groove against a potent Browns pass rush? How will Josh McDaniels and Tom Brady construct an offense to negate Myles Garrett and Olivier Vernon? Who will be the offensive X Factors? And what will be the final score?
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