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Saints win over Browns puts them tied for NFC South lead

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 1:48 PM

Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Saints win over Browns puts them tied for NFC South lead
Summary

On November 8, the New Orleans Saints secured a 23-22 overtime victory against the Cleveland Browns, improving their record to 3-5. This win marks the Saints' first home victory of the season after three losses. The victory allows New Orleans to share the top spot in the NFC South with the Carolina Panthers, who also have a 3-5 record. However, the Panthers currently hold the tiebreaker due to their better division record. The Saints were the only team in the NFC South to win on Sunday, as the Panthers, Atlanta Falcons, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers all suffered defeats. The Saints have an important matchup against the Panthers next week, with the winner taking sole control of the division.

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By the Numbers
  • •Saints improve to 3-5 with OT victory against Browns
  • •New Orleans shares NFC South lead with Panthers
  • •Next week, Saints host Panthers in crucial matchup
  • •Saints are 0-1 in NFC South games this season
  • •Other NFC South teams lost on Sunday, impacting standings
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  • 1:48 PMYahoo Sports — Saints go from worst to tied for first in the NFC South after Week 9
What they're saying
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Sunday's win and poor play from around the NFC South has vaulted the Saints into a first-place tie with an opportunity to take control of the division

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