Patriots Week 5 Predictions: The 5 Players Who Will Rock Vs. Browns

Tom Brady

Okay, this one was probably pretty obvious.  My top choice for the player who will rock against the Browns is not based on statistics.  Tom Brady in his return will add a different level of excitement.  He will be emotional, he will be angry and most importantly, he will be focused on getting all of his playmakers involved.

Not to take anything away from either Jimmy Garoppolo or Jacoby Brissett, but the leadership of Brady will have the biggest impact.  Just having a fielder leader like Brady will make things much easier for offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

Brady has been quiet this week, but I expect him to be loud with his play on the field in Cleveland.  I wouldn’t be surprised to see a 400-yard outburst, but I won’t be upset or surprised if he throws for 200 yards and simply manages the game.

But, who are we kidding here.  Brady has probably one of his best core of playmakers surrounding him since the days of Randy Moss and Wes Welker.  Managing the game is the last thing he will do.  In a conference with the Cleveland media, the no. 2 player on this list offered up the following on Tom Brady.

"“His demeanor is always focused,” Gronkowski said. “He’s always ready to play and always ready to roll. So as an offense, as a whole, we just have to go out there, stick together, practice together, get ready for a tough Browns team, a defense that is always working hard and nonstop and always playing to the whistle. I just have to worry about myself and get ready for the game and help out the team.”"

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This week’s honorable mentions are linebacker Jamie Collins, running back James White, safety Patrick Chung, defensive tackle Malcolm Brown and tight end Martellus Bennett.