Identical 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.