The Patriots are hoping to extend their winning streak to five games this week against the Browns.

“Road Warriors” for three straight weeks, the Patriots return home, where they have a 1-2 record. They’re trying to bring some of the success they’ve had in Miami, Buffalo, New Orleans and Tennessee back home.

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Here are 10 things we’re watching in Week 8:

• This is by far the biggest test the offense will have faced all season. The Browns’ defense ranks third in EPA per play this season. The Patriots have not played a team so far this season that ranks in the top half of the league in EPA per play. The Panthers rank highest among the Patriots’ previous opponents at 17th. The Saints, Bills, Raiders, Steelers, Titans and Dolphins rank 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 28th and 31st, r

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