Instant analysis from Patriots’ 45-7 win over Browns

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty ImagesIdentical records in the AFC playoff picture crossed paths Sunday at Gillette Stadium.

But the New England Patriots defeated the Cleveland Browns there by a score of 45-7.

Here’s a glance through what went into it as New England climbs to 6-4 and Cleveland falls to 5-5 on the season.

Jones starts 7-of-7, finishes with first career three-touchdown game

Cleveland’s defense entered the afternoon having allowed 17 passing touchdowns on the season. Mac Jones added to that total.

New England’s rookie quarterback went 19-of-23 through the air for 198 yards and his first three-touchdown game. It got underway with a drive that spanned 9:39 of game clock and six…