Patriots Rout Browns 38-15, Improve to 3-3: Live Game Log

Live updates as the Patriots hit the road to take on the Browns on Sunday afternoon.

The New England Patriots are hitting the road on Sunday as they take on the Cleveland Browns, looking for their second straight win to improve to 3-3 on the season. A win would also help keep the Patriots alive in both the AFC East race, but the AFC playoff picture as well. 

Doing so, though, will of course be easier said than done. The Patriots will once again be led by rookie quarterback Bailey Zappe, making his second career start after injuries to both Mac Jones and Brian Hoyer. 

They will also be without running back Damien Harris, turning to Rhamondre Stevenson to carry the load out of the backfield. In their blowout win over the Detroit Lions, Stevenson recorded 161 rushing yards on 25 carries, averaging 6.4 yards per carry. 

If the Patriots want to leave Cleveland with the victory, the biggest obstacle in the way of doing so is slowing down the Browns' running back duo of Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt. 

Stay tuned for live drive-by-drive updates as the Patriots take on the Browns on Sunday afternoon from FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland.

Live updates will be available shortly after kickoff. 

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FIRST QUARTER: Patriots 3, Browns 3

The Patriots will start the game on defense. 

The Browns will start their drive from their own 25.

PATRIOTS INTERCEPTION: Brissett's pass is intercepted and the Patriots will take over in good field position.

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 36.

On 3rd and 7, Zappe finds Kendrick Bourne for a gain of 17 yards to keep the drive alive, moving into Cleveland territory.

FIELD GOAL PATRIOTS: Nick Folk drills the 15-yard field goal to give the Patriots a 3-0 lead with 7:31 left in the first quarter. The drive went 63 yards on 12 plays, taking 6:50 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 25.

Carries of 8 and 7 yards by Nick Chubb have the Browns quickly to their own 40-yard line.

On 3rd and 10, Brissett finds tight end David Njoku for 33 yards, moving deep into New England territory. 

FIELD GOAL BROWNS: Cade York drills the 38-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3 with 3:00 left in the first quarter. The drive went 55 yards on 9 plays, taking 4:31 off the clock. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 22.

FUMBLE RECOVERY BROWNS: Zappe is sacked for a loss of eight yards, fumbling on the play which is recovered by the Browns defense. 

The Browns will start their drive at the New England 38. 

SECOND QUARTER: Patriots 10, Browns 6

On 4th and 1 the Browns keep the offense on the field but the Patriot defense stuffs Brissett to force the turnover on downs. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 18. 

On 3rd and 2 Zappe's pass intended for Meyers is incomplete, but defensive pass interference keeps the drive alive for the Patriots. 

The Patriots move the ball close to midfield but the Browns defense buckles down and forces a punt. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 13.

Brissett finds Peoples-Jones for 12 yards and Brown for 10 yards as Cleveland moves close to New England territory. 

The Patriot defense comes up with another defensive stop, forcing Cleveland to punt again. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 13.

Zappe finds Henry for 12 yards and Meyers for 20 yards as the Patriots offense looks to get things going on this drive.

TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Rhamondre Stevenson takes the carry 31 yards for the touchdown. Folk's extra point attempt is good to give the Patriots a 10-3 lead with 3:23 left in the second quarter. The drive went 87 yards on 9 plays, taking 4:25 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 29.

On 3rd and 5 Brissett finds Cooper for a gain of 7 as the Browns look to get points on the board before halftime. 

Brissett looks for Cooper again on 3rd and 10 and it falls incomplete, but defensive pass interference moves Cleveland into New England territory. 

FIELD GOAL BROWNS: York's 48-yard field goal is good to cut New England's lead to 10-6 with :26 left in the second quarter. The drive went 42 yards on 9 plays, taking 2:57 off the clock. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 25.

A 5-yard run from Stevenson brings an end to the first half. 

HALFTIME

THIRD QUARTER: Patriots 24, Browns 6

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 25.

Zappe finds tight end Jonnu Smith who takes it 53 yards into the red zone for New England. 

TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Zappe finds Thornton for the 2-yard touchdown. Folk's extra point attempt is good to give the Patriots a 17-6 lead with 11:22 left in the third quarter. The drive went 75 yards on 7 plays, taking 3:38 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 25. 

On 3rd and 12, Brissett finds Cooper for a gain of 13 yards to keep the Cleveland drive alive. 

The Browns offense gets a first down but nothing more as the Patriot defense forces another punt. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 39.

The Patriots offense can't overcome an early holding penalty and are forced to punt after a three and out. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 28. 

INTERCEPTION PATRIOTS: Brissett's pass intended for Njoku is intercepted by the Patriots. 

The Patriots will start their drive at the Cleveland 40.

TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Zappe finds Henry for the 31-yard touchdown pass. Folk's extra point attempt is good to extend the Patriots lead to 24-6 with 5:32 left in the third quarter. The drive went 40 yards on 3 plays, taking 1:30 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 26.

The Patriot defense continues to stifle the Browns offense, forcing another three and out. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 43.

The Browns defense comes up with the big stop, forcing a much needed New England three and out. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 19.

On 3rd and 5 Brissett finds Njoku for a gain of 21 yards to keep the Cleveland drive alive, followed by a 14-yard run for Chubb. 

FOURTH QUARTER: Patriots 38, Browns 15

FIELD GOAL BROWNS: York's 51-yard field goal is good to cut the Patriots lead to 24-9 with 14:35 left in the second quarter. The drive went 48 yards on 9 plays, taking 2:39 off the clock. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 23. 

Zappe finds Meyers for a gain of 27 yards and the Patriots push the ball to midfield. 

The Patriots are marching down the field as Zappe finds Thornton for a gain of 21 yards into Cleveland territory. 

Folk misses the 45-yard field goal and the Patriots offense is held off the board after a lengthy drive. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 35.

On 4th and 2, Brissett finds Peoples-Jones deep for a gain of 37 yards, moving into the red zone. 

TOUCHDOWN BROWNS: Brissett finds Cooper for the 15-yard touchdown. The Browns' two-point attempt is no good, Cleveland trails 24-15. The drive went 65 yards on 8 plays, taking 2:44 off the clock. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 48 following the failed onside kick. 

The Patriots are forced to punt but the Browns muff the punt and New England recovers it. 

TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Thornton keeps it for the 19-yard touchdown run. Folk's extra point attempt is good to extend the Patriots lead to 31-15 with 4:28 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 19 yards on 1 play, taking :04 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 17.

FUMBLE RECOVERY PATRIOTS: Brissett goes down and fumbles, with the New England defense recovering. 

The Patriots will start their drive at the Cleveland 8.

TOUCHDOWN PATRIOTS: Stevenson gets the 6-yard touchdown run. Folk's extra point attempt is good to extend the Patriots lead to 38-15 with 3:39 left in the fourth quarter. The drive went 8 yards on 3 plays, taking :16 off the clock. 

The Browns will start their drive at their own 17.

On 4th and 8, Brissett finds Peoples-Jones for a big gain of 22 yards to extend the drive. 

On 4th and 3, the Browns cannot convert and will turn the ball over on downs. 

The Patriots will start their drive at their own 37 and begin the process of running the clock out on this one. 

END OF GAME

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