Cleveland
Browns
2-6
0
FINAL
34
New Orleans
Saints
6-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New Orleans Saints dominated the Cleveland Browns with a commanding 34-0 victory in Week 9 of the 2026 season. This win solidifies the Saints' position in the playoff hunt, while the Browns face mounting pressure as they struggle to find their footing this season.
Tyler Shough showcased his skills, throwing for 270 yards and four touchdowns, leading the Saints' offensive onslaught. Jordyn Tyson was a standout receiver, racking up 124 yards and finding the end zone, while Travis Etienne Jr. added balance to the attack with 84 rushing yards. The Saints' offense was relentless, capitalizing on every opportunity presented by the Browns' defense.
Defensively, the Saints were equally impressive, with Chase Young recording 1.5 sacks and consistently pressuring the quarterback. The turning point came early in the second quarter when the Saints' defense forced a turnover, allowing Shough to convert it into a touchdown, extending the lead and demoralizing the Browns. With this performance, the Saints have established themselves as a formidable force in the league, while the Browns must regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 36 | 25 | 69% | 270 | 4 | 0 | 128.2 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 36 | 15 | 42% | 113 | 0 | 0 | 49.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis Etienne Jr | HB | 16 | 84 | 5.3 | 36 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 12 | 30 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 14 | 28 | 2.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | โ | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Audric Estime | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | โ | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Deshaun Watson | QB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | โ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordyn Tyson | WR | 9 | 124 | 13.8 | 48 | 2 | 28 | 0 |
| Juwan Johnson | TE | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 18 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bond | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 9 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Bryce Lance | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Darnell Washington | TE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Jerry Jeudy | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | โ | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 17 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Noah Fant | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Harold Fannin Jr | TE | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Denzel Boston | WR | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | โ | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Devaughn Vele | WR | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | โ | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| KC Concepcion Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Joe Royer | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | โ | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah | WILL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaden Elliss | WILL | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyson Campbell | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kool-Aid McKinstry | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonas Sanker | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ronnie Hickman | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Denzel Ward | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mason Graham | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maliek Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davon Godchaux | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Harden | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Delpit | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vernon Broughton | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Riley | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carl Granderson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julian Blackmon | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pete Werner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Martin Emerson Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derek Barnett | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Hall Jr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Carlson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 54 |
| Corey Bojorquez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

