Mike Vrabel is set to square off against a familiar foe for a second week in a row.

The Patriots coach spent last season consulting for Kevin Stefanski in Cleveland following his firing in Tennessee. After beating the Titans last week, now Vrabel will welcome the Browns to Gillette Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

Though the Patriots have been rolling lately — the 7-point favorites are on a four-game winning streak — the Browns will present a new challenge. Vrabel identified them as the best defense Drake Maye has seen this season.

Cleveland ranks first in total defense, third in EPA/play, and they’ve been Top 5 against both the run and the pass.

“They’re playing at a high level, they’re playing with a lot of confidence,” Vrabel said. “It’s a lot of speed, a lot of disruption. They don’

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