New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, right, high-fives the fans prior to the start of the Patriots game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994, at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Mass. Kraft owns both the stadium and the team itself. He will watch from his private box on Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996 as the Patriots take on the Denver Broncos and their league-best 9-1 record, but his heart will be with the screamers in Section 217 and elsewhere.(AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft gets high fives from the podium after the Patriots beat the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI at the Louisiana Superdome Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Beth A. Keiser)

New England Patriots' Tedy Bruschi slaps hands with fans after the Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 28-3, in their wild card playoff football game in Foxborough,. Mass. ,Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)

New England Patriots players Junior Seau (55), Tedy Bruschi (54), and Mike Vrabel (50) celebrate on a play in the second quarter against the New York Giants during the Super Bowl XLII football game at University of Phoenix Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008 in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) high-fives head coach Bill Belichick near the end of their 35-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in an NFL football game in Foxborough, Mass. Sunday, Dec. 27, 2009. With the victory, the Patriots clinched a playoff spot while winning the AFC East Division.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Gary Barnidge, TE - The veteran tight end had a breakout year last fall with 79 receptions in his seventh NFL season, having never previously had more than 13 in a year. He's caught at least five passes in each of the last three games and is well on his way to another impressive season as a solid option in the Cleveland passing game who must be accounted for by the Patriots linebackers and safeties. 

Gary Barnidge, TE - The veteran tight end had a breakout year last fall with 79 receptions in his seventh NFL season, having never previously had more than 13 in a year. He's caught at least five passes in each of the last three games and is well on his way to another impressive season as a solid option in the Cleveland passing game who must be accounted for by the Patriots linebackers and safeties. 

Tom Brady, QB - Brady's return will be the story of the weekend in the NFL. But how will TB12 play after four weeks away from a team that's literally in mid-season form at this point while he's making his debut.

Tom Brady, QB - Brady's return will be the story of the weekend in the NFL. But how will TB12 play after four weeks away from a team that's literally in mid-season form at this point while he's making his debut.

Jamie Collins, LB - Two weeks ago Collins was tremendous against the Texans, but the still-young linebacker is still working to string together elite performances. He's a key factor as the Patriots try to stop Cleveland's league-best rushing attack led by Isaiah Crowell, who's averaging a crazy 6.5 yards a carry.

Jamie Collins, LB - Two weeks ago Collins was tremendous against the Texans, but the still-young linebacker is still working to string together elite performances. He's a key factor as the Patriots try to stop Cleveland's league-best rushing attack led by Isaiah Crowell, who's averaging a crazy 6.5 yards a carry.

Isaiah Crowell, RB - Cleveland's top back is second in the NFL with 394 yards and his 6.5 average is the best among the top 25 rushers in the league. Crowell is the focal point of the Browns offense and as such will be the focal point of the Patriots game plan on defense.

Julian Edelman, WR - Although he has been limited in practice this week with a foot injury, there is little question that "Jules" is excited by the return of his guy, Tom Brady. Now, Edelman can forget his quarterback reps and focus on what he does best, catching lots of passes from Brady out of the slot. 

Rob Gronkowski, TE - Gronkowski has been on the field the last two games but he's been anything near his dominant self. He's still working back to full speed but could the return of Tom Brady be the trigger for a true Gronk performance?

Rob Gronkowski, TE - Gronkowski has been on the field the last two games but he's been anything near his dominant self. He's still working back to full speed but could the return of Tom Brady be the trigger for a true Gronk performance?

Joe Haden, CB - The veteran Pro Bowler is one of the few proven, veteran stars in Cleveland. Coming off the tanning chair to the field, Tom Brady certainly needs to be careful around Haden, who has two interceptions in four games.

Joe Haden, CB - The veteran Pro Bowler is one of the few proven, veteran stars in Cleveland. Coming off the tanning chair to the field, Tom Brady certainly needs to be careful around Haden, who has two interceptions in four games.

Cody Kessler, QB - Young, unproven passers are the theme of the early part of the 2016. The rookie Kessler has been solid since taking over, completing 67 percent of his passes and notching an 83.5 passer rating. But Bill Belichick's defense will make him prove he can make plays to actually beat the Patriots.

Cody Kessler, QB - Young, unproven passers are the theme of the early part of the 2016. The rookie Kessler has been solid since taking over, completing 67 percent of his passes and notching an 83.5 passer rating. But Bill Belichick's defense will make him prove he can make plays to actually beat the Patriots.

Devin McCourty, DB - New England's Pro Bowl safety is the man that pulls it all together in the back and is supposed to clean up when an open-field tackle needs to be made. He'll need to be on his toes against some of the unique looks the Browns bring to the field, both in the rushing and passing games.

Terrelle Pryor, WR - The former Ohio State quarterback has now fully transitioned to receiver and is showing off his impressive athleticism. He leads the Browns with 19 receptions and averages a solid 15.3 per catch while also dabbling in some scheme plays out of the backfield. He's a freak athlete to be feared.

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, December 14, 2014

New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins at Gillette Stadium, December 14, 2014

New England Patriots @ Pittsburgh Steelers

Photo by: KEITH NORDSTROM Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 10/31/04

New England Patriots vs Tampa Bay pre-season game 2.