Saints vs. Browns: Week 9 Matchup Guide, Team Stats and Injury Report

The Saints return from their bye week to face the Browns on Sunday. Here's a complete look at both teams' offensive and defensive rankings, injury reports and game information.

Oct 5, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Tyler Shough (6) talks with head coach Kellen Moore during the second half against the Atlanta Falcons at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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Fresh off their bye week, the New Orleans Saints return to action this Sunday at the Caesars Superdome, aiming to reset their season as they host the Cleveland Browns.

Sitting at 2-5, quarterback Tyler Shough and head coach Kellen Moore hope the extra week off provides the spark needed to turn their year around. On the other side, the 5-3 Browns have exceeded early expectations, but they must adapt without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson, paving the way for Shedeur Sanders to make his first start of the campaign.

This Sunday's clash carries significant weight for both sides: New Orleans seeks to spark a turnaround, while Cleveland aims to solidify its spot in the playoff picture.

Here is the game time and location, injury report and key stats.

When and Where?

• Date: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026
• Time: Noon CT (1 p.m. ET)
• Location: Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
• TV: CBS (WWL 4 Locally)

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Injury Report

New Orleans Saints

• RB CJ Donaldson: Out (shoulder/concussion)
• CB Martin Emerson Jr.: Questionable (shin)
• OT Asim Richards: Questionable (thumb)

Cleveland Browns

• DT Maliek Collins: Out (elbow/illness)
• QB Deshaun Watson: Questionable (concussion)

Key Statistics

New Orleans Saints (2-5)

Offensive Statistics

• Points per game: 23.1 (15th)
• Total yards per game: 315.7 (23rd)
• Passing yards per game: 229.7 (14th)
• Rushing yards per game: 86.0 (28th)

Defensive Statistics

• Points allowed per game: 27.7 (29th)
• Total yards allowed per game: 372.7 (28th)
• Passing yards allowed per game: 233.3 (23rd)
• Rushing yards allowed per game: 139.4 (29th)
• Sacks: 18 (14th)
• Interceptions: 4 (18th)
• Turnover differential: Minus-4 (T-26th)

Additional Team Statistics

• Punt return average: 9.6 yards (19th)
• Kickoff return average: 24.3 yards (27th)

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Cleveland Browns (5-3)

Offensive Statistics

• Points per game: 17.4 (29th)
• Total yards per game: 301.9 (24th)
• Passing yards per game: 204.3 (22nd)
• Rushing yards per game: 97.6 (24th)

Defensive Statistics

• Points allowed per game: 21.6 (13th)
• Total yards allowed per game: 323.5 (14th)
• Passing yards allowed per game: 196.6 (6th)
• Rushing yards allowed per game: 126.9 (24th)
• Sacks: 21 (9th)
• Interceptions: 6 (10th)
• Turnover differential: Minus-1 (T-17th)

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