In the faceoff between the Cleveland Browns and New Orleans Saints, the excitement and great performances from both sides contributed to quite an interesting game. In the end, however, the New Orleans Saints managed to pull through after completely dominating the latter stages of the game. Let’s look at the Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints match player stats, the scoring highlights and all other key moments from this encounter.
Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Score Box
| Quarter | Cleveland Browns | New Orleans Saints |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | 6 | 7 |
| 2nd Quarter | 0 | 7 |
| 3rd Quarter | 8 | 0 |
| 4th Quarter | 0 | 21 |
| Final | 14 | 35 |
Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Match Player Stats
Cleveland Browns player stats
| Category | Player | Stat 1 | Stat 2 | Stat 3 | Stat 4 | Fantasy Points (FPTS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | Jameis Winston | 30/46 completions | 395 yards | 2 TDs | 0 INT | 29 FPTS |
| Dorian Thompson-Robinson | 0/1 completions | 0 yards | 0 TDs | 0 INT | 0 FPTS | |
| Rushing | Nick Chubb | 11 attempts | 50 yards | 0 TDs | Long: 14 yards | 5 FPTS |
| Jerome Ford | 5 attempts | 10 yards | 0 TDs | Long: 5 yards | 7 FPTS | |
| Jameis Winston | 1 attempt | 8 yards | 0 TDs | Long: 8 yards | 29 FPTS | |
| Pierre Strong Jr. | 2 attempts | 5 yards | 0 TDs | Long: 3 yards | 0 FPTS | |
| Receiving | Jerry Jeudy | 11 targets | 6 receptions | 142 yards | 1 TD | 26 FPTS |
| David Njoku | 9 targets | 9 receptions | 81 yards | 0 TD | 19 FPTS | |
| Elijah Moore | 8 targets | 6 receptions | 66 yards | 1 TD | 18 FPTS |
New Orleans Saints Player stats
| Category | Player | Stat 1 | Stat 2 | Stat 3 | Stat 4 | Fantasy Points (FPTS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passing | Derek Carr | 21/27 completions | 248 yards | 2 TDs | 0 INT | 21 FPTS |
| Taysom Hill | 1/2 completions | 18 yards | 0 TDs | 1 INT | 40 FPTS | |
| Rushing | Taysom Hill | 7 attempts | 138 yards | 3 TDs | Long: 75 yards | 40 FPTS |
| Alvin Kamara | 16 attempts | 67 yards | 0 TDs | Long: 18 yards | 12 FPTS | |
| Receiving | Marquez Valdes-Scantling | 4 targets | 2 receptions | 87 yards | 1 TD | 16 FPTS |
| Juwan Johnson | 3 targets | 3 receptions | 30 yards | 1 TD | 12 FPTS |
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Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Game Summary
First Half
The Saints went ahead early due to two touchdowns orchestrated by Derek Carr, one of which was to Juwan Johnson. The Browns, thanks to the quarterbacking capabilities of Jameis Winston, were surprisingly behind 14-6 at half-time and failed to take advantage of crucial chances.
Second Half
The third quarter saw the Browns come alive, spearheaded by Jerry Jeudy’s jaw-dropping 89 yard touchdown. The Saints, however, asserted complete dominance in the final quarter as Taysom Hill rushed for three touchdowns, one of which was an astonishing 75 yards, sealing the game at 35-14.
Key Takeaways
- Taysom Hill’s Jack of All Trades: With three rushing touchdowns and Hill received 138 rushing yards, which gave him the edge for the Saints.
- Cleveland’s Regrets/ Failures: Jameis Winston completed 395 passing yards but the Browns were unable to take specific key opportunities and scored a lot in the red zones.
- The Great Defense in Important Situations: In the fourth quarter, the Saints’ defense made important stops that did not allow the Browns to make a comeback in the game.
Conclusion
The Saints displayed their offensive talent when Taysom Hill and Derek Carr stepped up to the plate. The Browns showed glimpses of quality, but poor utilization of chances and lack of fighting spirit on the defense proved to be the undoing. This will be a lesson for Cleveland as they work on improving their tactics for upcoming matches.
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