Browns at Saints
New Orleans Saints 45, Cleveland Browns 31 · Enigma Flashback League
Final Score
Browns 31 3 TD · 1 FG · 4 XP
Saints 45 4 TD · 3 FG · 4 XPDerek Anderson 264 yds passingDeuce McAllister 87 yds rushingJoseph Jurevicius 143 yds receivingDanny Clark 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 384 · 363Passing yards 264 · 228Rushing yards 120 · 135Completions 23/38 · 24/36Yards per carry 7.4 · 4.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 33d ago
The New Orleans Saints topped the Cleveland Browns 45-31 in a Week 9 showdown that showcased their offensive firepower and solidified their playoff positioning. With the victory, the Saints improved their record and demonstrated their capability to outpace strong competitors in the league.
Derek Anderson led the Browns' air attack, throwing for 264 yards and three touchdowns, while Joseph Jurevicius was a standout receiver, racking up 143 yards. However, it was Deuce McAllister of the Saints who made a significant impact on the ground, contributing 87 rushing yards that helped keep the Browns' defense on their heels throughout the game.
Defensively, the Saints were effective in applying pressure, with Charles Grant notching a sack and Danny Clark making a game-high nine tackles, including an interception that shifted momentum in favor of New Orleans. The turning point came in the third quarter when Clark's interception halted a Browns drive and allowed the Saints to extend their lead, ultimately sealing the victory and showcasing their defensive prowess.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Derek AndersonQB | 23/38 | 61% | 264 | 3 | 2 | 85.8 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Drew BreesQB | 24/36 | 67% | 228 | 1 | 0 | 93.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Derek AndersonQB | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Chris BarclayHB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Joseph JureviciusWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 24 | 87 | 3.6 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| Aaron SteckerHB | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Drew BreesQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Devery HendersonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Reuben DroughnsHB | 11 | 83 | 7.5 | 38 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Joseph JureviciusWR | 8 | 143 | 17.9 | 68 | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Kellen Winslow JrTE | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Braylon EdwardsWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Devery HendersonWR | 8 | 119 | 14.9 | 54 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Darius WattsWR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Marques ColstonWR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deuce McAllisterHB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Mike KarneyFB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Reuben DroughnsHB | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Ernie ConwellTE | 3 | 25 | 8.3 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Steve HeidenTE | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Sean MoreyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Daylon McCutcheonCB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gary BaxterCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Willie McGinestREDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andra DavisWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jovan HayeDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ted WashingtonDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Qwell JacksonSAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sean JonesSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamerion WimbleyMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian RussellFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew StewartLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leigh BoddenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||
| Danny ClarkMIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael McKenzieCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Scott FujitaSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi AsomughaCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Willie WhiteheadDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan ScottFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roman HarperSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will SmithLEDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joshua BullocksFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Charles GrantREDG | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Orpheus RoyeDT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah ChatmanDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick SpeegleREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Philip DawsonK | 1/1 | 4 | 51 |
| Saints | |||
| John CarneyK | 3/3 | 4 | 36 |