The Patriots will host the Cleveland Browns this Sunday, and a key factor for New England’s victory will be how well the offensive line protects Drake Maye from Myles Garrett.

Garrett ranks among the NFL’s top pass rushers, recording double-digit sacks in his last seven seasons. This season, he has five sacks in seven games.

Maye knows what kind of challenge the 29-year-old pass rusher brings to the table.

“He’s one of the best players in the league,” Maye said on Wednesday, via WPRI-TV’s Morgan Weaver. “He’s somebody, you’ve got to know where he’s at. He plays hard, he’s disruptive in the run game and the pass game.”

Despite the Browns’ 2-5 record, their defense stands out as one of the NFL’s premier units, allowing just 256.1 total yards per game — the best in the league.

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