BEREA — The Browns have to be able to run the ball to win. That was true of their last game against the Miami Dolphins , and it'll be true in their next one Oct. 26 at the New England Patriots .

That's not necessarily carved into stone, even though it probably should be by now. Considering the lack of explosive plays in the passing game, their best big-play offense is a handoff to running back Quinshon Judkins .

That's not even hyperbole. Judkins' four runs of 30-plus yards isn't just tied for the most by any rookie running back since 2000, it's the most by any running back in 2025. Buy Cleveland Browns tickets

There's one major roadblock to that happening this time against the Patriots. It's New England's defense, which is playing at a record-setting clip.

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