Browns at Saints
New Orleans Saints 35, Cleveland Browns 32 · GooodHoops
Final Score
Browns 32 4 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
Saints 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPTaylen Green 377 yds passingTravis Etienne Jr 102 yds rushingJerry Jeudy 159 yds receivingKool-Aid McKinstry 10 tkl defenseTotal yards 498 · 394Passing yards 377 · 259Rushing yards 121 · 135Completions 31/45 · 21/35Yards per carry 4.8 · 5.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1h ago
In a thrilling Week 9 matchup, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 35-32, solidifying their playoff aspirations. With both teams vying for crucial positioning, this game delivered high stakes and high drama right up to the final whistle.
On the offensive side, Tyler Shough shone for the Saints, throwing three touchdown passes to lead the way. Travis Etienne Jr. added a significant contribution on the ground, racking up 102 rushing yards, while Jerry Jeudy's explosive performance for the Browns included a staggering 159 receiving yards, showcasing his ability to stretch the field. Despite the loss, Taylen Green kept the Browns competitive with an impressive 377 passing yards.
Defensively, the Saints' Kool-Aid McKinstry was a standout with 10 total tackles, providing vital support throughout the contest. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Justin Reid intercepted a critical pass, setting up the final touchdown that ultimately sealed the victory for New Orleans. The defensive efforts from both teams were crucial in shaping the outcome, but it was the Saints' timely plays that made the difference in this nail-biter.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | ||||||
| Taylen GreenQB | 31/45 | 69% | 377 | 3 | 2 | 98.1 |
| Saints | ||||||
| Tyler ShoughQB | 21/35 | 60% | 259 | 3 | 0 | 111.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 17 | 100 | 5.9 | 24 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Taylen GreenQB | 4 | 15 | 3.8 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Raheim SandersHB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 21 | 102 | 4.9 | 31 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 21 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Tyler ShoughQB | 3 | 6 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||||
| Jerry JeudyWR | 10 | 159 | 15.9 | 33 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Denzel BostonWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 47 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion JrWR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 15 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| Harold Fannin JrTE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| KaVontae TurpinWR | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Quinshon JudkinsHB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Zach ErtzTE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dylan SampsonHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Saints | |||||||
| Jordyn TysonWR | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 19 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Chris OlaveWR | 3 | 80 | 26.7 | 66 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Juwan JohnsonTE | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 11 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tyreek HillWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | — | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne JrHB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty ChandlerHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendre MillerHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Oscar DelpTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||||
| Carson SchwesingerMIKE | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin JeffersonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremiah Owusu-KoramoahWILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi BlackmonCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony JeffersonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant DelpitFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy WilliamsWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson CampbellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuireREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caden SternsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chuck ClarkFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek CollinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Saints | |||||
| Kool-Aid McKinstryCB | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kaden EllissWILL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin ReidFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete WernerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cameron JordanREDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian BlackmonSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase YoungLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylan FordMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon BroughtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen MillerDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl GrandersonREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee JenningsLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browns | |||
| Andre SzmytK | 1/1 | 3 | 45 |
| Saints | |||
| Daniel CarlsonK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |