FOXBORO — The Patriots passed a major test while extending their winning streak to five games.

They proved that one of the NFL’s best defenses is no match for their offensive firepower.

The now 6-2 Patriots started slow, laboriously taking a 9-7 lead into halftime against the Browns. Then came the offensive explosion in the second half with quarterback Drake Maye leading the way — with some major help from the defense — to a 32-13 win.

“I’m mostly proud of the totality of the team,” head coach Mike Vrabel said after the game. “I know there’s so much more to improve, but we got stops in the second half, and we scored touchdowns.”

The Patriots moved the ball effectively on the ground in their first drive but stalled when they got inside the 5-yard line, losing yards on a Rhamondre Stev

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