The New England Patriots shook off a slow start and crushed the Cleveland Browns, 32-13, in Week 8 of the NFL season. Drake Maye had another MVP-like performance with three touchdown passes, while the New England defense locked down and forced two Cleveland turnovers --and a late-game safety -- to lead the Patriots to a fifth straight win.

With 1:49 left in the third quarter, Drake Maye escaped out of the pocket and took off. The Patriots quarterback ran downfield as fans went wild. After his 28-yard run, Maye stood up and went back to the huddle, where his teammates made fun of him for his awkward slide.

New England Patriots safety Jaylinn Hawkins made one of the best defensive plays of the season on Sunday, as he came down with a one-handed interception off Browns quarterback Dillan Gabriel in Foxboro.

Drake Maye shined during the New England Patriots' lopsided 32-13 win over Dillon Gabriel and the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Based on what Mike Vrabel had to say, it sounds like the early benching of Patriots defensive tackle Christian Barmore was a disciplinary issue.

Quinshon Judkins was held to a season-low 19 yards on 9 carries, as the Patriots shut down the Browns run game in Sunday's win.

Legendary quarterback Tom Brady weighed in on Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Aaron Rodgers' first game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday Night Football, and he reminisced about his own experience from his playing days.

The defense has adjusted to a new play caller, with Zak Kuhr taking over for Terrell Williams, who is battling prostate cancer. While Williams remains a presence, making visits while awaiting treatment, Vrabel, Kuhr and the defensive coaches have kept the ball rolling.