Rookie running back Quinshon Judkins scored three touchdowns as Cleveland scored over 17 points for the first time in 12 games. The defense intercepted Tua Tagovailoa three times. They also held an opponent without a touchdown for the first time in almost two years.

Here is a summary of how the Cleveland Browns are viewed across mainstream media outlets in NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season. They beat the Dolphins with a nice game by rookie runner Quinshon Judkins and a strong defensive showing. But now they have the hot Patriots on the road.

Former Tennessee defensive back Dee Williams had a try out with Cleveland on Sept. 30. He signed with the Browns on Oct. 8 to their practice squad. According to NFL transactions on Tuesday, the former Vol was also assigned a new uniform number from 36 to 29.

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The Cleveland Browns will face the New England Patriots in Week 8 of the NFL season on Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

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