4. Analytics will tell Stefanski to throw the ball. New England ranks 24th vs. the pass. The Patriots tend to play a soft zone, the goal being to prevent big plays. It’s going to be tempting for Stefanski to throw the ball a lot – because short passes could work to an extent.

The New England Patriots and the Cleveland Browns face off in Week 8 of the NFL season today. Here's where to watch and start time.

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