Saints secured a heart-stopping 23-22 overtime victory against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at the Caesars Superdome.

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime at Caesars Superdome on November 8, 2026, earning their first home win of the season.

Key Game Details

• Final Score: New Orleans Saints 23, Cleveland Browns 22 (OT)

• Date & Location: November 8, 2026, at Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, LA)

• Quarterbacks: Tyler Shough (Saints: 21-of-35, 265 yards, 2 passing TDs) vs. Shedeur Sanders (Browns)

Game Summary

• Early Struggles & Red-Zone Turnovers: Both teams traded field goals early, and the Saints stalled out in the red zone during the first half—including rookie wide receiver Jordyn Tyson fumbling at the 1-yard line on his first career reception, and another fumble by Barion Brown on a punt return.

• Fourth-Quarter Comeback: Trailing 13-9 late in regulation, Tyler Shough led a crucial 55-yard drive capped by a 2-yard touchdown run from running back Audric Estimé with 58 seconds left to give New Orleans a 16-13 lead.

• Overtime Thriller: Cleveland kicker Andre Szmyt hit his third field goal of the day as time expired in the fourth quarter to force overtime. In overtime, the Saints struck first when Shough lofted a 15-yard touchdown pass to Juwan Johnson.

• The Defending Stop: The Browns answered with a 39-yard touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders to Harold Fannin Jr. with a minute left in overtime, but Cleveland opted to go for a 2-point conversion for the win. Saints defensive end Carl Granderson pressured Sanders into rolling right, forcing an incomplete pass to seal the 23-22 victory.

Read the full report on the New Orleans Saints Official Site.

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