Tom Brady returns from suspension and shines in the New England Patriots’ rout of the Cleveland Browns
Back from a four-game suspension for his involvement in Deflategate in the 2014 AFC championship game, he throws three touchdown passes to tight end Martellus Bennett to secure a 33-13 win
Tom Brady made an impressive return to the NFL on Sunday after passing for three touchdowns and 406 yards as the New England Patriots trounced the Cleveland Browns 33-13.
Brady, back from a four-game suspension for his involvement in Deflategate in the 2014 AFC championship game, threw three touchdown passes to tight end Martellus Bennett as the Patriots improved to 4-1.
The Browns (0-5) are the only winless team in the league, and for the third time in five weeks, lost more than a game.
Cody Kessler, already the third quarterback to start for the Browns this season, was knocked out of the game with chest and rib injuries late in the first quarter when he was drilled by Patriots linebacker Dont’a Hightower.
The Minnesota Vikings sprinted to a big early lead, and played their evolving brand of smothering defence to remain unbeaten with a 31-13 win over the Houston Texans.