Garrett sets franchise sack record as Browns fall to Patriots

Myles Garrett recorded a franchise‑record five sacks Sunday at Gillette Stadium, but his performance was not enough to prevent the Cleveland Browns from falling 32-13 to the New England Patriots. Garrett’s individual day stood out on a game that otherwise underscored Cleveland’s offensive struggles and left the team facing questions as it enters a bye week.

Garrett set the Browns single‑game sack mark and added a strip‑sack, five quarterback hits and five tackles for loss. An analytics service assigned him a game‑leading pass‑rush grade of 91.8. Despite that production, the Browns’ defense surrendered 32 points and more than 400 yards, and Patriots rookie Drake Maye completed 18 passes and threw three touchdowns to spark the comeback.

Cleveland’s offense failed to capitalize on defensive stops. Rookie quarterback Dillon Gabriel completed 21 passes for 156 yards with two interceptions and two touchdown passes, both to tight ends. No offensive player topped 80 scrimmage yards, a shortfall that prevented the Browns from converting Garrett’s pressure into points.

Garrett’s frustration was visible after the game. He slammed his helmet on the sideline and sat apart from teammates late...