Cleveland
Browns
0-0
48
FINAL
26
New Orleans
Saints
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Cleveland Browns topped the New Orleans Saints 48-26 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. With playoff aspirations on the line, the Browns showcased their offensive prowess while handing the Saints a tough home defeat.
Cleveland's Taylen Green was the standout star of the game, throwing for 263 yards and four touchdowns, while also leading the team with an impressive 149 rushing yards. His versatility kept the Saints' defense on its heels throughout the contest, allowing the Browns to maintain control and score at will. Reggie Bush of the Saints put up a valiant effort with 175 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with Cleveland's offensive onslaught.
Defensively, the Browns made crucial plays to secure the victory. Grant Delpit intercepted two passes, turning the tide in favor of Cleveland and stifling any momentum the Saints attempted to build. The turning point came in the third quarter when Delpit's second interception set up a quick touchdown drive for the Browns, which effectively sealed the game and left New Orleans scrambling for answers.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 20 | 12 | 60% | 263 | 4 | 1 | 122.9 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 28 | 13 | 46% | 248 | 3 | 5 | 73.8 |
| Michael Burton | FB | 1 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylen Green | QB | 9 | 149 | 16.6 | 4 | 3 | 75 | 0 |
| Joe Mixon | HB | 6 | 53 | 8.8 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | โ | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Reggie Bush | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Bush | HB | 8 | 175 | 21.9 | 98 | 3 | 65 | 1 |
| Malik Nabers | WR | 8 | 164 | 20.5 | 65 | 2 | 44 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 74 | 24.7 | 1 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| J T | LT | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 6 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 7 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | โ | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Delpit | FS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky James | CB | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jared Verse | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Howden | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andre Szmyt | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Daniel Carlson | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

