Cleveland
Browns
0-4
22
FINAL
30
New Orleans
Saints
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the New Orleans Saints held off the Cleveland Browns with a final score of 30-22 in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Saints as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Browns look to regroup after a tough loss.
Tyler Shough was the standout performer for New Orleans, throwing for 293 yards and one touchdown, demonstrating his ability to lead the offense effectively. Jordyn Tyson was also pivotal, contributing both in the air and on the ground with 92 receiving yards and 64 rushing yards, showcasing his versatility and playmaking skills.
Defensively, the Saints made significant contributions that impacted the outcome, led by Lorenzo Styles Jr., who recorded seven total tackles. The turning point came when Chase Young sacked the Browns' quarterback, disrupting their momentum and forcing a critical turnover. Additionally, Jonas Sanker’s interception sealed the game, ensuring New Orleans maintained control in the final minutes.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 40 | 27 | 68% | 293 | 1 | 1 | 86.7 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 34 | 24 | 71% | 216 | 0 | 1 | 75.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 2 | 64 | 32.0 | 57 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 9 | 60 | 6.7 | 41 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 13 | 50 | 3.8 | 14 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 7 | 30 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 6 | 16 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 9 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 6 | 92 | 15.3 | 29 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 5 | 70 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Oscar Delp | TE | 7 | 57 | 8.1 | 14 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 25 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Tre Tucker | WR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cade Stover | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Rachaad White | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kendre Miller | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tylan Wallace | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anfernee Jennings | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmanuel McNeil-Warren | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ameer Speed | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cedric Gray | SAM | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decamerion Richardson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Sam Williams | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah McGuire | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danny Stutsman | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kris Abrams-Draine | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 3 | 3 | 3 | 52 |
| Andre Szmyt | K | 3 | 4 | 1 | 56 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

