The New England Patriots will be seeking to extend their winning streak to five games and remain in sole possession of first place in the AFC East when they face the visiting Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

New England (5-2) enters Sunday's contest with the No. 3 run defense in the NFL. The Patriots are allowing an average of 77.1 yards per game.

Cleveland (2-5) ranks 30th in total offense (270.7 ypg) and 28th in rushing offense (92.6 ypg), although running back Quinshon Judkins has run for 467 yards and five touchdowns on 109 carries. Judkins scored three touchdowns in Sunday's 31-6 victory over Miami.

"Stats and metrics, numbers don't mean anything in this league," New England coach Mike Vrabel said. "You have to go out and prove it, and I know they'll have a good plan for how they want t

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