"Under some, if not most, circumstances, a 19-point victory over a two-win Cleveland Browns team would not constitute a crucial win. But the Patriots' 32-13 win - their fifth in a row - over the superlative Myles Garrett and the Browns counts as a biggie, because it required patience, resilience, and in quarterback Drake Maye's case in particular, fearlessness in the face of pressure."
"Garrett, who is on the very short list of the best defensive linemen I have had the privilege to watch wreck an offense, was a force that could barely be reckoned with, especially in the first half. Maye had just 37 passing yards in the first quarter, and the Patriots seized the lead only just before halftime, 9-7. The win was no sure thing in the first half - but it was by the time the third quarter was complete."
"Maye, unbothered by the pressure, threw three touchdown passes in the quarter, including a 39-yard beauty to Kayshon Boutte to give the Patriots a 30-7 lead. Maye finished the day 18 of 24 for 282 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception, while also running for 50 yards, including a 28-yarder on the play before the Boutte TD. Maye's talent is obvious."
The Patriots defeated the Cleveland Browns 32-13, marking their fifth consecutive win. Drake Maye completed 18 of 24 passes for 282 yards, three touchdowns and one interception, while rushing for 50 yards with a 28-yard run. The offense produced three third-quarter touchdown passes, including a 39-yard strike to Kayshon Boutte that opened a 30-7 lead. Myles Garrett dominated the first half as a relentless pass-rush presence, limiting Maye to 37 first-quarter passing yards. The victory demonstrated patience, resilience and Maye's poise and toughness against a top defensive force.
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