Patriots...34 Browns...17
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- These Patriots are just having too much fun.
Showboating, leaping into teammates’ arms and jumping over the goal line on a touchdown, New England made history with a 34-17 win over the Cleveland Browns, the latest victim of a powerhouse that seems to score at will.
Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns, tying an NFL record with at least three in each of his first five games. Junior Seau grabbed two interceptions, and New England became the first team to start a season with five wins by at least 17 points.
The Browns (2-3) had shown promise after years of mediocrity. But they lost running back Jamal Lewis for the game to an injured right foot after he rushed for 11 yards on their first play.
The passing attack couldn’t pick up the slack as Derek Anderson threw three passes for interceptions in the first half that led to 14 points.
Quoteworthy: “They’re great. It’s obvious. They’ve won three Super Bowls.” -- Kellen Winslow, Browns tight end
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