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Saints secure third win but playoff talk remains cautious

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 10:02 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Saints secure third win but playoff talk remains cautious

Summary

The New Orleans Saints improved to a 3-5 record after an overtime victory against the Cleveland Browns, led by backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Coach Kellen Moore emphasized the long road ahead in the playoff race despite their improved standing within the NFC South. The Saints struggle with offensive consistency, having only scored one first-quarter touchdown all season, and rank low in several offensive and defensive categories. A potential injury to center Erik McCoy may further challenge their offensive line, but the team hopes to reinstate running back Travis Etienne from IR soon. The Saints will look to solidify their position in the division with their next matchup.

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Status Watch

•Saints won 23-22 in overtime against the Browns.
•New Orleans has only one first-quarter touchdown this season.
•Saints rank 26th in rushing yards and 27th in points allowed.
•Erik McCoy expected to miss games due to biceps injury.
•Travis Etienne may return from injured reserve soon.

Latest Updates

10:02 PMYahoo Sports — Saints coach Kellen Moore cautious about entertaining playoff talk after his team's third win

What they're saying

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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — By hanging on in overtime at home against a backup quarterback making his first start of the season, the Saints have increased their victory total to three and have given themselves as good a chance as any team in the NFC South to make the playoffs.Still, second-year coach Kellen Moore stressed that “it's a long road ahead to the end of that equation” when he was asked about his team's seemingly burgeoning postseason hopes.
— Yahoo Sportsby BRETT MARTEL

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