Browns at Saints
New Orleans Saints 31, Cleveland Browns 24 · LMKW2S
Final Score
Browns 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 1 XP
Saints 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPJayden Daniels 244 yds passingDemond Claiborne 90 yds rushingZachariah Branch 81 yds receivingJacob Parrish 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 356 · 349Passing yards 244 · 212Rushing yards 112 · 137Completions 23/36 · 20/31Yards per carry 4.1 · 5.3Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 30d ago
In a thrilling Week 9 clash, the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns, finishing with a final score of 31-24. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Saints who emerged victorious, solidifying their position in the standings.
Malik Willis shined for New Orleans, throwing for two touchdowns and leading his team’s offensive charge. Demond Claiborne was a force on the ground, racking up 90 rushing yards, while Zachariah Branch showcased his receiving skills with 81 yards through the air. The Saints’ offense proved to be too much for the Browns to handle.
Defensively, New Orleans made crucial plays that turned the tide of the game. Micah Parsons was dominant, recording two sacks that disrupted the Browns' rhythm and created critical moments for his team. Jacob Parrish's eight tackles contributed to a solid defensive effort, helping to contain Cleveland's offense and secure the win when it mattered most.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | ||||||
| Jayden DanielsQB | 23/36 | 64% | 244 | 1 | 0 | 92.8 |
Saints | ||||||
| Malik WillisQB | 20/31 | 65% | 212 | 2 | 1 | 92.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Trey BensonHB | 13 | 67 | 5.2 | 45 | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 10 | 27 | 2.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Jayden DanielsQB | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tank DellWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 16 | 90 | 5.6 | 27 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Malik WillisQB | 8 | 39 | 4.9 | 24 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Malik DavisHB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||||
| Tank DellWR | 7 | 69 | 9.9 | 30 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| DK MetcalfWR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 8 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Dawson KnoxTE | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jadarian PriceHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | — | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Oronde GadsdenTE | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Saints | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 8 | 81 | 10.1 | 19 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Sam LaPortaTE | 6 | 72 | 12.0 | 12 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper JrWR | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Demond ClaiborneHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Tory HortonWR | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 5 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||||
| Minkah FitzpatrickSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jihaad CampbellMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Edgerrin CooperWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton StoutCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Saints | |||||
| Jacob ParrishCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leo ChenalMIKE | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Micah ParsonsREDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Walter Nolen IIIDT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton HoodCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul CarterLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon BullardSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis HunterCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason GrahamDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas SankerSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kevin Winston JrFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu BrentsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole HolcombWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Levi OnwuzurikeDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel PerrymanMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jevon HollandFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jer'Zhan NewtonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
Browns | |||
| Tyler BassK | 1/1 | 1 | 51 |
Saints | |||
| Michael DicksonK | 1/1 | 4 | 31 |
