Saints vs Brownsinjury report, prediction and how to watch
Injury report, prediction and how to watch for Saints vs Browns: everything you need to know before the game.
The New Orleans Saints (2-5) host the Cleveland Browns (5-3) in Week 9 of the NFL season on Sunday, November 8, with kickoff at 1pm ET at the Caesars Superdome.
The Saints sit last in the NFC South and come off their bye week. The Browns are third in the AFC North.
Match preview
The Saints are 2-5 and fourth in the NFC South, with an 0-1 mark in divisional play. They return from the bye after a 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh on October 25.
Their offense averages 23.1 points per game, but the defense allows 27.7. They have scored 162 points and conceded 194. According to CBS Sports, they rank 29th in points allowed and 29th in passing yards allowed.
New Orleans is still looking for a win at home, sitting 0-4 at the Superdome. The Saints have won just one of their last five, a 34-27 victory over the Giants. They lost 13-23 to Minnesota and 24-45 to Atlanta before that.
Tyler Shough has thrown for 1,721 yards, 13 touchdowns and six interceptions in seven games. Against Pittsburgh he went 30 of 38 for 278 yards, but the team ran for just 18. Chase Young leads the defense with seven sacks.
The Browns are 5-3 and third in the AFC North, behind Pittsburgh (6-2) and Cincinnati (5-2). They arrive after a 27-6 loss at Pittsburgh. Before that they beat Tennessee 27-24 and Baltimore 13-10.
Cleveland is 3-0 at home and 2-3 on the road, and this is its third straight game away from home. The offense averages 17.4 points per game (139 in eight) and the defense allows 21.6. Their last three wins were each by three points.
Shedeur Sanders makes his first start of the year with Deshaun Watson in the concussion protocol. Sanders attempted only three passes in the first eight weeks. Watson comes in with 1,806 yards, seven touchdowns, three interceptions and 33 sacks taken.
Tight end Harold Fannin Jr. caught 10 passes for 154 yards in the loss at Pittsburgh. Cleveland's defense has a 38.3% pressure rate, ninth in the league, and plays man coverage on 43.4% of snaps, the highest rate in the NFL.
The Saints have won the last three meetings, most recently 35-14 on November 17, 2024. This is an interconference game between a team trying to stop a slide and another in the thick of the playoff race.
New Orleans Saints · recent results
- LNew Orleans Saints 10-16 Pittsburgh Steelers
- WNew York Giants 27-34 New Orleans Saints
- LNew Orleans Saints 13-23 Minnesota Vikings
- LNew Orleans Saints 24-45 Atlanta Falcons
- LNew Orleans Saints 27-35 Las Vegas Raiders
Cleveland Browns · recent results
- LPittsburgh Steelers 27-6 Cleveland Browns
- WTennessee Titans 24-27 Cleveland Browns
- WCleveland Browns 13-10 Baltimore Ravens
- LNew York Jets 17-12 Cleveland Browns
- WCleveland Browns 27-24 Pittsburgh Steelers
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Injury report
Browns: head coach Todd Monken confirmed Shedeur Sanders as the starter. Deshaun Watson is Questionable with a concussion and would serve as the backup if cleared. DT Maliek Collins (elbow) is Out.
C Elgton Jenkins, edge rusher Jared Verse and CB Myles Harden shed their designations during the week. G Austin Barber (calf) and WR Denzel Boston (calf) were full participants on Friday.
Saints: RB CJ Donaldson (shoulder, concussion) is Out. Questionable are rookie WR Jordyn Tyson (hamstring), who could make his debut, and OT Kelvin Banks Jr. (ankle), who is trying to return from injured reserve. OT Asim Richards (thumb) and CB Martin Emerson Jr. (shin) are also Questionable.
G Cesar Ruiz, S Justin Reid and DL Nathan Shepherd carry no designation on the final report. Alvin Kamara practiced fully on Friday.
We think the Saints edge it 24-20. They arrive rested, with Shough in rhythm and Chase Young facing a quarterback making his first start of the year. Cleveland can stay in the game with its pressure and man coverage, but the offense will struggle without Watson.
Quick questions
What time is Saints vs Browns?
It kicks off on Sunday, November 8 at 12:00 PM (Mexico City time) at Caesars Superdome.
Where can I watch Saints vs Browns?
Mexico: NFL Game Pass and DAZN. USA: CBS and Paramount+.
Who is in better form for Saints vs Browns?
In their last 5 games, Saints have 1 win and Browns have 3 wins.
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