Both the Browns and Patriots have missed opportunities in Sunday’s matchup, with New England holding a slim 9-7 lead over Cleveland at halftime.

New England has had two drives reach the red zone. But Browns defense end Myles Garrett has ended both of those possessions with third-down sacks, holding the Patriots to a pair of field goals.

Garrett’s first sack on Drake Maye gave the defensive end the most career sacks by a player under the age of 30, passing Hall of Famer Reggie White.

The Browns scored on their opening possession, with quarterback Dillon Gabriel hitting fellow rookie Harold Fannin for an 18-yard touchdown to cap a six-play, 70-yard drive.

Garrett strip-sacked Maye late in the second quarter to give him 3.0 sacks on the day. But the Patriots recovered the loose ball, givi

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