Browns vs Saints predictions, graded
Cleveland Browns at New Orleans Saints · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Browns 22, Saints 23 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Browns vs Saints? Of 12 pundits with a call on record, 7 take the Saints and 5 take the Browns. 6 named a score; the median has the Saints by 3.5. The Saints won 23-22, so 7 of 12 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 65 out of 100.
Who the room took
12 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callBrowns vs Saints picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS SportsSaints 2, Browns 1
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 Saints
- Sports IllustratedSaints 1, Browns 1
- The Richard Sherman Podcast (podcast)all 2 Browns
The other 3 pundits write or talk elsewhere: Saints 2, Browns 1.
Browns vs Saints score predictions
6 pundits named a score; the median call is Saints by 3.5, and the final was Saints by 1.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete PriscoSaints 17, Browns 14Hit · 95
- Grant ChachereSaints 24, Browns 10Close · 69
- Doug JoubertBrowns 28, Saints 17Miss · 26
- Chris SimmsSaints 21, Browns 17Hit · 93
- Tyler SullivanSaints 24, Browns 20Hit · 93
- John BreechBrowns 20, Saints 17Close · 45
Browns at Saints: how they came in
The Browns are 5-3; the Saints are 2-5. On win totals, 13 pundits put the Browns at 6.4 wins on average, and 15 pundits put the Saints at 8.4 wins on average.
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana
- Record coming in
- 5-3 · 139 scored, 173 allowed
- Last games
- L 6-27 at Steelers Week 8
- W 27-24 at Titans Week 7
- W 13-10 vs Ravens Week 6
- Unit ranks
- offense 25th, defense 13th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 5-12
- Win-total calls
- 13 pundits · average 6.4 · 3 to 10 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 3 of 8 Browns games
- Record coming in
- 2-5 · 162 scored, 194 allowed
- Last games
- L 10-16 vs Steelers Week 7
- W 34-27 at Giants Week 6
- L 13-23 vs Vikings Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 23rd, defense 24th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 6-11
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 8.4 · 2 to 11 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 Saints games
Browns and Saints players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Browns
- Shedeur SandersStarting QB · QB
299 passing yards · 2 TD, 0 INT · 64.7% completions · 3 games · 42nd in the NFL in passing yards
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“And it's going to happen for you, Shador... but you will be QB1 before this year is over.” the article →
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
“It seems reasonable to think Sanders will remain the starter in Week 10.” the article →
- Quinshon JudkinsRB1 · RB
385 rushing yards on 116 carries · 3 TD · 22 catches for 136 · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in rushing yards
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a midrange or low-end RB2)
“Judkins is being drafted as a midrange or low-end RB2... the constraints of the Cleveland offense will almost certainly limit his touchdowns and hinder his efficiency. Quinshon Judkins looks like a volume trap.” the article →
Quinshon Judkins to fall short of his draft cost (a top 24 running back)
“Quinn Sean Judkins as a top 24 running back on a horrible Cleveland Browns offense. Uh, no, thank you.” the article →
- Denzel BostonWR1 · WR
32 catches for 507 yards · 3 TD · 9 games · 22nd in the NFL in receiving yards
Denzel Boston to be 1st on the depth chart
“Boston could easily be the Browns' WR1 after we flip over the cards for the 2026 season” the article →
Denzel Boston to make All-Rookie team
“don't be surprised if a couple of sleepers carve out spots on the All-Rookie team ... Browns WR Denzel Boston” the article →
- Harold Fannin Jr.TE1 · TE
37 catches for 453 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 28th in the NFL in receiving yards
Harold Fannin Jr. to outplay his draft cost (around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn)
“Harold Fannin is coming off the board around the sixth-round/seventh-round turn... there are some gems to be mined at tight end in the middle rounds.” the article →
Harold Fannin Jr. to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“When it’s all said and done, Fannin is likely a low-end TE1 in 2026.” the article →
- Mason GrahamSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 10 solo tackles · 5 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
- Carson SchwesingerTackle leader · LB
3 sacks · 38 solo tackles · 9 games · 10th in the NFL in solo tackles
Carson Schwesinger to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Carson Schwesinger, Cleveland Browns” the article →
Carson Schwesinger to finish top 3 at his position, by an unstated measure
“Carson Swessinger was rookie of the year. I think he takes the leap and could very well be talked about as, like, second, third best linebacker in the NFL after this season.” the article →
Saints
- Tyler ShoughStarting QB · QB
1,986 passing yards · 14 TD, 6 INT · 66.2% completions · 162 rushing yards · 8 games · 12th in the NFL in passing yards
Tyler Shough to be 1st on the depth chart
“He now enters the 2026 season as the Saints' undisputed starter” the article →
Tyler Shough to finish top ? at his position, by fantasy points
“I've got him at QB. I kind of go back and forth somewhere in the QB 10 to 12 range (rest of season)” the article →
- Kendre MillerRB1 · RB
159 rushing yards on 57 carries · 2 TD · 9 catches for 37 · 6 games · 63rd in the NFL in rushing yards
Kendre Miller to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Miller appears to outrank Audric Estime and will likely be the top backup to Travis Etienne early in the season” the article →
Kendre Miller to make the roster
“I have the Saints rolling in on the initial 53 man roster with Travis h Chan junior, Alvin Camara, Kendrick Miller, Audrey Guessemme” the article →
- Chris OlaveWR1 · WR
56 catches for 734 yards · 2 TD · 8 games · 6th in the NFL in receiving yards
Chris Olave to outplay his draft cost (wide receiver 12 price tag)
“All in on Chris Alave, wide receiver 12 price tag... So we are undervaluing Chris Alave and his upside.” the article →
Chris Olave to make the roster
“I have the Saints keeping five wide receivers. Chris Olave, Devon Vele, Bryce Lance, Barry Young Brown, no surprises there, and then Kevin Austin junior.” the article →
- Juwan JohnsonTE1 · TE
28 catches for 289 yards · 4 TD · 8 games · 70th in the NFL in receiving yards
Juwan Johnson to make the roster
“the top three are very clear and obvious. Right? Juwan Johnson, Noah Fant, Oscar Depp” the article →
Juwan Johnson to outplay his draft cost (Late-round only)
“Tight Ends Sleepers*: Juwan Johnson (TE – NO)” the article →
- Chase YoungSack leader · DE
8 sacks · 9 solo tackles · 8 games · 2nd in the NFL in sacks
Chase Young to make the roster
“five edge rushers, Chase Young, Carl Grenison, Cam Jordan, Tyree Wilson, and Freni Jennings” the article →
- Jonas SankerTackle leader · S
31 solo tackles · 8 games · 43rd in the NFL in solo tackles
Jonas Sanker to make the roster
“with safety, Justin Reed, Julian Blackman, Jonas Sanker, who's your star corner, or your star defender” the article →
Jonas Sanker to be 1st on the depth chart
“With Taylor leaving, Sanker will be moving from free safety to slot corner.” the article →
Every call on Browns at Saints
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New Orleans Saints 17 — Browns 14
Pick: Saints 17, Browns 14
New Orleans Saints 24 — Browns 10
Grant Chachere , Lead Writer: W 24-10 ... Saints 24 Browns 10
Cleveland Browns 28 — Saints 17
Doug Joubert , Publisher: L 28-17 ... Browns 28 Saints 17
Cleveland Browns to beat Saints
I'll take Shador Sanders getting a win over the Saints in New Orleans.
New Orleans Saints 21 — Browns 17
I'm gonna go twenty one seventeen Saints.
New Orleans Saints to beat Browns
Yeah. I think the Saints win and cover this game.
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
Deshaun Watson, who is trending towards missing Week 9 in favor of Shedeur Sanders
New Orleans Saints to beat Browns
the saints are probably not going anywhere, but they're they're gonna beat... They're they're gonna beat the Browns this week.
New Orleans Saints 17 — Browns 14
Pete Prisco — Saints (-1.5) 17-14 over Browns.
New Orleans Saints 24 — Browns 20
Saints 24, Browns 20
Shedeur Sanders to be 1st on the depth chart
Should Watson be unable to play in Week 9 against the Saints, the Browns would likely turn to second-year pro Shedeur Sanders.
Cleveland Browns to beat New Orleans Saints
So I got the Browns in this one, even though Polymark is disagreeing with me.
Cleveland Browns to beat New Orleans Saints
Every time I pick the Saints, Richard, I feel like I lose. So I'm going with Cleveland in this one.
New Orleans Saints 17 — Browns 14
Pick: Saints 17, Browns 14
Cleveland Browns 20 — Saints 17
Browns 20-17 over Saints
New Orleans Saints to beat Cleveland Browns
a win at home up against the Cleveland Browns