Cleveland
Browns
6-2
6
FINAL
49
New Orleans
Saints
5-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints dominated the Cleveland Browns with a resounding 49-6 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position as a formidable contender. With this decisive win, the Saints showcased their offensive firepower while the Browns struggled to find their rhythm, facing a crucial setback in their playoff aspirations.
Tyler Shough led the charge for New Orleans, throwing for an impressive 337 yards and three touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Jordyn Tyson, who racked up 158 receiving yards. The Saints' offense was relentless, consistently finding ways to exploit the Browns' defense and keeping pressure on their opponents throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Justin Reid making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions, disrupting Cleveland's attempts to mount any sort of comeback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when Reid's first interception set up another touchdown for New Orleans, extending their lead and effectively sealing the game. Grant Delpit led the Browns with four total tackles, but it was clear the Saints' defensive performance complemented their offensive explosion, leading to a decisive win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 25 | 18 | 72% | 337 | 3 | 0 | 153.7 |
| Shedeur Sanders | QB | 37 | 17 | 46% | 238 | 1 | 7 | 36.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 43 | 3.6 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 9 | 38 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | -4 | -4.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 158 | 26.3 | 105 | 2 | 98 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 9 | 101 | 11.2 | 13 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 6 | 94 | 15.7 | 46 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 5 | 54 | 10.8 | 48 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 1 | 52 | 52.0 | 5 | 0 | 52 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 23 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Reid | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charlie Smyth | K | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 |

