And we're off. The New Orleans Saints (2-5) are hosting the Cleveland Browns (5-3) at the Caesars Superdome on Sunday, with two of the big names from the 2026 NFL Draft class squaring off at quarterback. The Saints are hoping that a reinvigorated supporting cast can better help Tyler Shough, while the Browns are eager to see what Shedeur Sanders can do after taking over for Deshaun Watson.
It's a critical game for Saints coach Kellen Moore, who was tasked with turning his team's season around during the Week 8 bye. Changes on the coaching staff and the return of the team's last two first-round draft picks from injured reserve -- wide receiver Jordyn Tyson, with a hamstring; and left tackle Kelvin Banks Jr., with an ankle -- could get the offense
back on schedule. Let's play ball.
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Saints strike first with short field goal
01:21 PM ET, November 8 2026, John SiglerIt wasn't a perfect opening sequence, but we'll take it. The New Orleans defense forced a quick punt with linebacker Kaden Elliss sacking Shedeur Sanders on third down. A couple of impressive rushes by running back Audric Estime set up a big pass to tight end Juwan Johnson (who shrugged off a tackle to pick up more yards after the catch) and got the Saints offense in scoring position. But the Saints went backwards after some all-too-familiar blocking issues, and Charlie Smyth was tasked with kicking a field goal to give New Orleans an early lead. New Orleans 3, Cleveland 0
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