Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Picks and Prediction for Sunday November 8, 2026
The Cleveland Browns will be on the road Sunday to face the New Orleans Saints at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana at 1:00 PM. Coverage of this game is on CBS. Cleveland enters Sunday at 5-3, with three wins in its last five games after a 21-point road loss to Pittsburgh snapped a two-game winning streak. New Orleans remains home at 2-5, having lost four of its last five games following a 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh last time out. The Saints are 3.5-point favorites at -170 on the money line, while Cleveland is listed at +142. The total is set at 42.5 points. Keep up with our NFL Picks.
Cleveland looks to stay in contention for the #1 seed in the North
Deshaun Watson is leading the Cleveland offense this season with 1,806 passing yards and seven touchdowns on 163 completions, along with 217 rushing yards and one touchdown on 51 carries. Quinshon Judkins leads the team with 342 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 101 carries. Harold Fannin Jr. has posted a team-high 411 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 35 catches. Denzel Boston has added 409 yards and three touchdowns on 26 receptions.
Offensively, Cleveland was terrible in its last outing, scoring just six points on 319 total yards after converting only four third downs and turning the ball over twice. Defensively, Cleveland was outmatched, allowing 27 points, including 20 in the first half, on 361 total yards. Deshaun Watson led the Cleveland offense, completing 27 passes for 324 yards. Harold Fannin Jr. was the top receiving target with 154 yards on 10 catches.
Key Injury Report for Cleveland:
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- Maliek Collins (Out) - Elbow
- Deshaun Watson (Questionable) - Concussion
- Kailia Davis (IR) - Quad
- Teven Jenkins (IR) - Back
- Raheim Sanders (IR) - Hip
New Orleans desperate to get on track
Tyler Shough is leading the New Orleans offense this season with 1,721 passing yards and 13 touchdowns on 183 completions, along with 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries. Kendre Miller leads the team with 159 rushing yards and two touchdowns on 57 carries. Travis Etienne Jr. has added 128 yards on 30 carries, while Alvin Kamara has compiled 125 yards and two touchdowns on 41 carries. Chris Olave is the top receiver on the team with 636 yards and two touchdowns on 49 receptions. Devaughn Vele has added 348 yards and three touchdowns on 33 catches, while Juwan Johnson has chipped in 255 yards and three touchdowns on 26 receptions.
Offensively, New Orleans was below average in its last outing, scoring just 10 points on 263 total yards after being held scoreless in the second half and turning the ball over once. Defensively, New Orleans struggled, allowing 16 points on 343 total yards. Tyler Shough led the New Orleans offense, completing 30 passes for 278 yards and one touchdown. Alvin Kamara was the top receiving target with 57 yards on seven catches.
Key Injury Report for New Orleans:
- Kelvin Banks Jr. (IR-R) - Ankle
- Martin Emerson Jr. (Questionable) - Shin
- CJ Donaldson (Out) - Shoulder
- Jordyn Tyson (IR-R) - Hamstring
- Asim Richards (Questionable) - Thumb
Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints Picks and Prediction
Pick: New Orleans Saints -3.5
New Orleans has the home-field advantage and offensive weapons necessary to challenge Cleveland in this matchup. The Saints should be able to generate scoring opportunities by establishing their rushing attack and creating manageable situations through the air. Cleveland has enough defensive talent to keep this game competitive, but the Browns could struggle if their offense fails to sustain drives. New Orleans should also have opportunities to capitalize on Cleveland turnovers and create favorable field position. Look for the Saints to rely on their offensive balance and home crowd to secure a victory in a competitive matchup.
Total Pick: Under 42.5
Neither team has consistently demonstrated the offensive production necessary to expect a high-scoring matchup. Cleveland has struggled to establish an offensive rhythm, while New Orleans could have difficulty moving the football against a Browns defense capable of generating pressure. Both teams should look to establish their rushing attacks and control possession, limiting the number of opportunities available throughout the game. Expect long stretches of defensive football with both offenses struggling to consistently finish drives. Look for a physical matchup that finishes under the total.
