WEEK 9
SUNDAY, NOV 8, 2026 · 1:00 PM ET
CAESARS SUPERDOME

WHERE THIS
MATCHUP TILTS.

CLEVELAND
BROWNS
—
TDSNAP OVERALL
35
VS
TDSNAP OVERALL
38
NEW ORLEANS
SAINTS
—
#30
2025 offense
16.4 pts/G · away
#16
2025 defense
22.5 pts allowed/G · home
11.2
QB fantasy pts/G
Tyler Shough · PPR
1-2 · 1-2
Preseason record
18.0 vs 15.7 pts/G
soon

TDSNAP MATCHUP FIELD

FIVE SIGNALS. TWO TEAMS. A CLEARER PICTURE.
How TDSNAP Signals Work →THE GAP IS THE STORY →
BROWNS
5
ATTACK
EXPLOSIVE PLAYMAKING
19
78
DEFENSE
STOPS CREATE OPPORTUNITY
63
41
FORM
RECENT TRAJECTORY
62
24
BURST
SPEED CHANGES GAMES
36
20
FINISH
RED ZONE EXECUTION
9
SAINTS
The field tells the story.

MATCHUP EDGE

COMBINING ALL FIVE SIGNALS.
DEAD EVEN — PICK YOUR POISON
Even Matchup
Five signals. One matchup.

BIGGEST CONTRAST

THIS IS THE SWING SPOT.
BROWNS
FINISH RESISTANCE
91
VS
SAINTS
FINISH
9
GAP
+83

SAINTS has been sharper in the red zone than BROWNS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

DEFENSE VS POSITION

Full DVP →
2025 season · fantasy pts allowed
POS
BROWNS
SAINTS
ADJ
ADJ
QB
#21
#24
14.9
14.5
RB
#16
#23
21.6
19.9
WR
#20
#19
28.4
28.8
TE
#21
#19
11.9
12.7

DEPTH CHART

STARTERS · USAGE DEPTH
BROWNS
SAINTS

PRESEASON

2026 exhibition
BROWNS1-2
PTS/G18.0
ALLOWED26.0
  • WK 1L10-34@ CHI
  • WK 2L7-31vs BUF
  • WK 3W37-13vs NE
SAINTS1-2
PTS/G15.7
ALLOWED27.3
  • WK 1L20-24vs JAX
  • WK 2L0-34@ LA
  • WK 3W27-24@ DAL

TEAM COMPARISON

KEY STATS. REAL CONTEXT.
STAT (PER GAME)
BROWNS
SAINTS
Points Per Game
16.4
18.0
Total Yards / Game
262.2
313.6
Pass Yards / Game
165.2
219.3
Rush Yards / Game
97.0
94.3
Third Down %
33.6%
39.5%
Red Zone %
52.6%
44.4%

ROSTER READY

WHO'S REALLY AVAILABLE.
DEPTH DECIDES THE 4TH QUARTER
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
3 starters out
0 questionable
See Injury Report →
68
CAUTION
EliteStrongGoodThinDepleted
ROSTER READY
4 starters out
1 questionable
See Injury Report →
57
THIN

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM
CLE41
NO62
HEALTH
CLE86
NO87
REST
CLE14D
NO14D
BIGGEST EDGEFINISH +83 NO

SAINTS has been sharper in the red zone than BROWNS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

MATCHUP PULSE

FORM41 — 62
HEALTH86 — 87
REST14D — 14D
FINISH +83 NO

SAINTS has been sharper in the red zone than BROWNS's ability to close drives. Scoring chances may convert at a higher rate.

WHAT TO WATCH

KEY STORYLINES FOR WEEK 9.
WHO BREAKS ONE OPEN?
1
SIGNAL: BURST
FINISH RESISTANCE

The model's biggest swing spot is finish resistance — watch it early.

HIGH
2
SIGNAL: FINISH
Red Zone Finish

Both offenses move the ball. Execution in the red zone matters.

SWING
3
SIGNAL: DEPTH
Roster Ready

Which team's depth holds up — BROWNS (CAUTION) or SAINTS (THIN)?

SWING
EVEN SERIES — ANYONE'S GAME

PREVIOUS MEETINGS

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RECENT HISTORY BETWEEN THESE RIVALS.
DATE
WINNER
SCORE
SITE
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KEY PLAYERS

WHO CHANGES THE GAME.
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BROWNS
SAINTS