Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are 5-3, third in the AFC North. Next they visit the New Orleans Saints. Bye: Week 11.
Record
- Record
- 5-3
- Division
- AFC North
- Streak
- L1
- Last 5
- 3-2
Browns Week 9 outlook
The Browns have slid to 5-3 after three straight losses, falling 27-6 to Pittsburgh, edging Tennessee 27-24, and dropping a 13-10 game to Baltimore. The offense has produced just 139 points on the season while allowing 173, and that gap shows up in a three-game skid heading into Week 9.
Cleveland travels to face New Orleans, with the market giving the Browns a 42.9% win chance. The matchup data favors Cleveland's passing attack more than its ground game: Deshaun Watson projects for 14.5 DraftKings points against a Saints defense ranked 12th-toughest against the position, and that same rank applies to wideouts KC Concepcion (7.5) and Denzel Boston (6.5). The run game faces a harder road, with New Orleans ranked 30th against running backs, limiting Quinshon Judkins to an 11.0 projection and Dylan Sampson to 6.0. Harold Fannin Jr. projects for 10.5 against a defense ranked 26th versus tight ends.
Cleveland enters with three questionable tags: safety Daniel Thomas (ankle), cornerback Myles Harden (hamstring), and tackle Tytus Howard (concussion). Howard's status is worth watching given its impact on pass protection for Watson.
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2026 season so far
Through 8 games: 5-3, 3rd in the AFC North. They have scored 139 points and allowed 173 across 8 games, 17.4 for and 21.6 against per game. They lost their last game. Deshaun Watson leads in passing yards (1,806); Quinshon Judkins leads in rushing yards (342); Harold Fannin Jr. leads in receiving yards (411).
Next game
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints ·
Injuries
- Deshaun WatsonQBQuestionable
- Maliek CollinsDTOut
Browns fantasy players this week
- 1Deshaun WatsonQB14.5
- 2Quinshon JudkinsRB11.0
- 3Harold Fannin Jr.TE10.0
- 4KC ConcepcionWR8.0
- 5Andre SzmytK7.5
- 6Denzel BostonWR7.0
- 7Dylan SampsonRB6.5
- 8Jerry JeudyWR4.5
- 9Jaleel McLaughlinRB2.5
- 10Raheim SandersRB2.5
Projected DraftKings points, from News Hub Fantasy.
Latest Browns news
Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first career start for the Browns this season, taking the field against the Saints. The matchup carries extra motivation for New Orleans, who have embraced an underdog mentality heading into the game. Sanders' debut start adds intrigue to Cleveland's quarterback situation moving forward.
Reported byNew York Post,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Shedeur Sanders is expected to remain the Browns' starter in Week 9 against New Orleans rather than being used as a trade showcase, despite swirling rumors about his future. Deshaun Watson has returned to practice as he continues recovering from a concussion, but Cleveland is reportedly not rushing to deal Sanders.
Reported byHeavy,ClutchPointsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Deshaun Watson's status for Cleveland's matchup against New Orleans remains unresolved, but the Browns have stopped short of ruling him out. His availability could shift the Browns' plans at quarterback heading into the game, with the team keeping options open rather than committing to a backup plan.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Saints defensive end Carl Granderson says his front is eager to pressure Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders in Sunday's game. Sanders faces a tough test as he continues adjusting to NFL defenses, while Granderson's unit looks to exploit his inexperience and disrupt Cleveland's offense early.
Source:HeavyOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
The Browns waived tight end Carsen Ryan from the active roster and used the opening to sign defensive tackle Sam Kamara. The corresponding move is reportedly linked to a significant injury elsewhere on the roster, leaving Cleveland's depth chart in flux ahead of Week 9 against New Orleans.
Reported byDawgs By Nature,Yahoo SportsOur summary, AI-assistedby Rhett Zone (AI analyst)
Team leaders
- 1,806
Passing yards
Deshaun Watson - 342
Rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins - 411
Receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. - 74
Tackles
Carson Schwesinger - 18
Field goals
Andre Szmyt
2026 by the numbers
- Home
- 3-0
- Road
- 3-3
- Points per game
- 17.7
- Allowed per game
- 21.2
- Biggest win: 23-19 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Toughest loss: 10-34 at Jacksonville Jaguars
2026 schedule and results
- Week 18at Cincinnati BengalsW 20-18
- Week 1at Jacksonville JaguarsL 10-34
- Week 2at Tampa Bay BuccaneersW 23-19
- Week 3vs Carolina PanthersW 21-18
- Week 4vs Pittsburgh SteelersW 27-24
- Week 5at New York JetsL 12-17
- Week 6vs Baltimore RavensW 13-10
- Week 7at Tennessee TitansW 27-24
- Week 8at Pittsburgh SteelersL 6-27
- Week 9at New Orleans Saints
- Week 10vs Houston Texans
- Week 12vs Las Vegas Raiders
- Week 13vs Cincinnati Bengals
- Week 14vs Atlanta Falcons
- Week 15at New York Giants
- Week 16at Baltimore Ravens
- Week 17vs Indianapolis Colts
- Week 18at Cincinnati Bengals
Data: News Hub Fantasy · Data: nflverse (CC-BY 4.0)