Saints Secure First Home Win With Overtime Victory Over Browns

The New Orleans Saints earned their first home victory of the 2026 season by defeating the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime on Sunday. The win at the Caesars Superdome moved the Saints to a 3-5 record following their bye week, while the Browns fell to 5-4.

Juwan Johnson Catches Overtime Touchdown to Secure Win

The decisive moment occurred with 4:17 remaining in the overtime period when tight end Juwan Johnson caught a 15-yard touchdown pass. The Browns attempted to respond with a 39-yard touchdown pass to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. with one minute left in the extra period, but a failed two-point conversion attempt secured the win for New Orleans.

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The game was forced into overtime after the Browns drove down the field in the final minute of regulation. Andre Szmyt converted a 51-yard field goal with 53 seconds remaining to tie the game, marking his third successful field goal of the contest.

This followed a late touchdown drive by the Saints, where quarterback Tyler Shough led a 55-yard possession capped by a 2-yard touchdown run from Audric Estimé with 1:48 left in regulation.

Individual Offensive Performances

Saints quarterback Tyler Shough completed 21 of 35 passes for 265 yards and one touchdown. Shough also recorded 10 scrambles for 51 yards, though he was sacked five times during the game. Receiver Chris Olave contributed seven receptions for 98 yards, including a 33-yard catch that helped set up Estimé’s touchdown.

Running back Audric Estimé finished with 72 yards on 15 carries and one touchdown. Alvin Kamara provided significant production during the overtime period, totaling 32 yards on six carries. The Saints’ victory leaves them tied for first in the NFC South, depending on the outcome of Sunday Night Football.