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The New Orleans Saints defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday inside the Caesars Superdome. The victory moves New Orleans to 3-5 overall, putting them in a three-way tie for first in the NFC South.
HOW IT HAPPENED:
The Saints earned a three and out and got the ball early in this game. Then, they created a drive into Cleveland territory. After eight plays and 51 yards, the Saints used a Charlie Smyth field goal to make it 3-0.
Smyth would miss a long field goal on the Saints’ next try. Then, the Browns answered with a similar possession, and Andre Szmyt converted to even the game at 3-3.
New Orleans seemed primed to take the lead, but Jordyn Tyson fumbled at the two-yard line on his first NFL reception.
Each team traded field goals down the stretch of the first half. That made it 6-6 at the break.
In the second half of the contest, the defenses kept up their effective play. New Orleans drove down and got the game-leading field goal to make the game 9-6.
At that point, Cleveland made their biggest play of the game. Shedeur Sanders hit KC Concepcion on a deep ball for 64 yards and a Browns’ touchdown. That gave the Browns a 13-9 lead.
The Saints drove down the field and punched across the go-ahead score with an Audric Estime touchdown run. That made it 16-13 in favor of New Orleans. However, the Browns put together a field goal drive to tie the game. Andre Szymt made a 51-yard field goal to make it 16-16 and force overtime.
In the extra period, Tyler Shough led the offense into scoring territory. Then, he delivered a strike to Juwan Johnson to give the Saints a lead at 23-16.
Sanders brought the Browns down the field as well, connecting with Harold Fannin Jr, who delivered two stiff arms on the way to a long touchdown. However, the game-winning two point conversion attempt was no good, allowing the Saints to hold on for the 23-22 win.
BIG NUMBER: 4
Carl Granderson became the only Saint ever to record multiple sacks in four consecutive games. He is the first NFL player to do so since 2013.
PLAYER OF THE GAME: Audric Estime
Estime had quite a week. After being picked up midweek, he led the Saints in carries and yards with 15 for 72. He scored a touchdown and also caught a pass for five yards as well.
UP NEXT: The Saints will play host to the Carolina Panthers next Sunday on November 15th at noon inside the Caesars Superdome.
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