It’s time for some home cooking.

After three straight road games, the Patriots will kick off in Gillette Stadium for the first time since their four-game win streak began with a blowout of the Panthers in late September. Since then, the Pats have established themselves as one of the better teams in the league and an AFC playoff contender. For that, they can thank Drake Maye, who leads the league in completion percentage and deep passing, and has announced himself as an early-season MVP candidate.

But bigger tests loom, starting with a top-5 Browns defense this Sunday. Despite its 2-5 record, Cleveland can throw some punches through one of the fiercest defensive lines in football. Myles Garrett and Co. clowned Miami last weekend, 31-6, and should now force Maye to play smart, disciplined

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