Final · Kickoff
2001 Regular season · Week 13 · Foxboro Stadium
Historical final score from the WHYNFL results archive. WHYNFL preserves the team labels of the time and converts supplied Eastern kickoff times. Team links open today's franchise hubs. Historical box scores and play-by-play are not supplied.
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The New England Patriots beat the Cleveland Browns 27–16 at home at Foxboro Stadium in Week 13 of the 2001 regular season on December 9, 2001.
The result moved the Patriots to 8–5 and dropped the Browns to 6–6. It was the Patriots’ third straight win. The Browns finished 2001 at 7–9 and missed the playoffs. The Patriots finished 2001 at 11–5 and won Super Bowl XXXVI.
In their previous meeting, the Cleveland Browns won 19–11 on November 12, 2000. When they met again, the New England Patriots won 9–3 on October 26, 2003.
Written by WHYNFL from the final scores in its results archive, which begins with the 1999 season. Records, streaks and season results count regular-season and playoff finals.
Series Patriots lead the series 2–1 after meeting No. 3 since 1999 Full series history
Ravens linebacker Trenton Simpson, Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and Broncos guard Ben Powers drew the largest fines, and five players were docked for hip-drop tackles.
The veteran receiver has no injury designation for Sunday after New York moved him back to the active roster three days into his practice window.
Las Vegas added a running back from its practice squad after Jeanty missed Friday's practice with ankle and foot injuries.
