Final2024 Week 11

Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA

Cleveland Browns vs New Orleans Saints, Week 11 2024

Cleveland Browns

Away

14

New Orleans Saints

HomeWon

35

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Browns608014
Saints7702135

CLE 14NO 35 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jameis Winston

    CLE · QB

    26.6PPR pts

    30/46, 395 YDS, 2 TD

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Taysom Hill

    NO · TE

    42.5PPR pts

    8 REC, 50 YDS, 3 RUSH TD

  • Browns leader

    Jerry Jeudy

    CLE · WR

    26.2PPR pts

    6 REC, 142 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Denzel Ward

    CLE

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Saints 35, Browns 14: New Orleans beats Cleveland

New Orleans led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 21–8 after the break to win 35–14. The Saints finished with a 473–443 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play.

The Browns went 3-for-13 on third down.

The two teams meet again in Week 9 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +1.9 yards/play NO 8.2 · CLE 6.3
  • +30 total yards NO 473 · CLE 443
  • +27% third-down rate NO 50% · CLE 23%

Game Highlights

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Why the Saints Won

New Orleans won the efficiency, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Browns vs Saints
BrownsStatSaints
6.3Yards per play8.2
443Total yards473
23%Third-down conversion50%
Other team stats
70Plays58
0Turnovers2
29:22Time of possession30:38

Scoring Summary

The Saints scored five touchdowns; the Browns scored two touchdowns.

Scoring plays, Browns vs Saints
TimeTeamPlayCLENO
1st quarter
9:54NOTaysom Hill 10-yard TD run Takes leadBlake Grupe XP07
1:52CLEJameis Winston → Jerry Jeudy, 89-yard TD67
2nd quarter
12:40NODerek Carr → Marquez Valdes-Scantling, 71-yard TD Extends leadBlake Grupe XP614
3rd quarter
8:49CLEJameis Winston → Elijah Moore, 30-yard TD Ties gameJameis Winston → David Njoku, 2-pt conversion1414
4th quarter
13:22NOTaysom Hill 33-yard TD run Game winnerBlake Grupe XP1421
6:04NODerek Carr → Juwan Johnson, 1-yard TD Extends leadBlake Grupe XP1428
2:26NOTaysom Hill 75-yard TD run Extends leadBlake Grupe XP1435

Fantasy Points: Browns vs Saints, Week 11 2024

Fantasy leaders

  1. Taysom HillNOTE42.5 PTSTE1
  2. Jameis WinstonCLEQB26.6 PTSQB6
  3. Jerry JeudyCLEWR26.2 PTSWR5
  4. David NjokuCLETE19.1 PTSTE4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jameis WinstonCLEQB26.6QB630/4639520180106.7Start/Sit →
Derek CarrNOQB18.7QB1621/2724820180129.6
Dorian Thompson-RobinsonCLEQB0.0—0/1000———39.6
Jake HaenerNOQB-0.2—————2-20—

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Taysom HillNOTE42.5TE1TE71383108500
Jerry JeudyCLEWR26.2WR5WR———1161421Start/Sit →
David NjokuCLETE19.1TE4TE———99810
Elijah MooreCLEWR18.6WR15WR———86661Start/Sit →
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingNOWR16.7WR22WR———42871Start/Sit →
Alvin KamaraNORB12.9RB18RB1667044220Start/Sit →
Juwan JohnsonNOTE12.0TE9TE———33301Start/Sit →
Foster MoreauNOTE8.0TE19TE———43500Start/Sit →
Jerome FordCLERB7.9RB29RB510044290
Cedric TillmanCLEWR7.7WR50WR———83470Start/Sit →
Nick ChubbCLERB5.0RB38RB11500————
Jordan AkinsCLETE2.9TE37TE———41190
Kevin AustinNOWR2.8WR83WR———21180
Jamari ThrashCLEWR2.1WR88WR———11110
Dante PettisNOWR1.9WR93WR———1190
Pierre StrongCLERB0.5RB65RB250————
Jordan MimsNORB0.3RB67RB230————
Kadarius ToneyCLEWR-0.7—WR1-70————

Fantasy Usage

Cleveland Browns

Snap Share

  1. Cedric TillmanWR70 snaps96%
  2. David NjokuTE63 snaps86%
  3. Jerry JeudyWR62 snaps85%
  4. Elijah MooreWR53 snaps73%
  5. Jerome FordRB41 snaps56%

Target Share45 targets

  1. Jerry Jeudy24%, 11 targets
  2. David Njoku20%, 9 targets
  3. Elijah Moore18%, 8 targets
  4. Cedric Tillman18%, 8 targets
  5. Jordan Akins9%, 4 targets
  6. Other11%, 5 targets

Carry Share20 carries

  1. Nick Chubb55%, 11 carries
  2. Jerome Ford25%, 5 carries
  3. Pierre Strong10%, 2 carries
  4. Jameis Winston5%, 1 carries
  5. Kadarius Toney5%, 1 carries

New Orleans Saints

Snap Share

  1. Foster MoreauTE51 snaps85%
  2. Alvin KamaraRB44 snaps73%
  3. Kevin AustinWR41 snaps68%
  4. Marquez Valdes-ScantlingWR39 snaps65%
  5. Juwan JohnsonTE34 snaps57%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Taysom Hill36%, 10 targets
  2. Alvin Kamara14%, 4 targets
  3. Marquez Valdes-Scantling14%, 4 targets
  4. Foster Moreau14%, 4 targets
  5. Juwan Johnson11%, 3 targets
  6. Other11%, 3 targets

Carry Share28 carries

  1. Alvin Kamara57%, 16 carries
  2. Taysom Hill25%, 7 carries
  3. Jake Haener7%, 2 carries
  4. Jordan Mims7%, 2 carries
  5. Derek Carr4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Cedric TillmanCLEWR7096%818%0
David NjokuCLETE6386%920%0
Foster MoreauNOTE5185%414%0
Jerry JeudyCLEWR6285%1124%0
Alvin KamaraNORB4473%414%16
Elijah MooreCLEWR5373%818%0
Kevin AustinNOWR4168%27%0
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingNOWR3965%414%0
Juwan JohnsonNOTE3457%311%0
Jerome FordCLERB4156%49%5
Taysom HillNOTE3355%1036%7
Nick ChubbCLERB2230%00%11
Jordan AkinsCLETE1622%49%0
Jamari ThrashCLEWR1419%12%0
Jordan MimsNORB1118%00%2
Cedrick WilsonNOWR1017%00%0
Geoff SwaimCLETE1014%00%0
Dallin HolkerNOTE813%00%0
Dante PettisNOWR712%14%0
Pierre StrongCLERB710%00%2
Kadarius ToneyCLEWR68%00%1

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+19.9Taysom Hill42.5 PTS vs 22.6 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−6.0Cedric Tillman7.7 PTS vs 13.7 xFP
  • Highest expected volume22.6 xFPTaysom Hill42.5 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Taysom HillNO · TE42.522.6+19.955%36% tgt—2725%1036%
Jameis WinstonCLE · QB26.621.1+5.595%46 att—4615%00%
Jerry JeudyCLE · WR26.218.9+7.385%24% tgt—000%1124%
Alvin KamaraNO · RB12.917.3−4.473%57% car—01657%414%
David NjokuCLE · TE19.115.4+3.786%20% tgt—000%920%
Cedric TillmanCLE · WR7.713.7−6.096%18% tgt—000%818%
Elijah MooreCLE · WR18.613.7+4.973%18% tgt—000%818%
Derek CarrNO · QB18.712.7+6.093%27 att—2714%00%
Jerome FordCLE · RB7.910.1−2.256%25% car—0525%49%
Nick ChubbCLE · RB5.07.2−2.230%55% car—01155%00%
Foster MoreauNO · TE8.06.9+1.185%14% tgt—000%414%
Jordan AkinsCLE · TE2.96.9−4.022%9% tgt—000%49%
Marquez Valdes-ScantlingNO · WR16.76.9+9.865%14% tgt—000%414%
Juwan JohnsonNO · TE12.05.1+6.957%11% tgt—000%311%
Kevin Austin Jr.NO · WR2.83.4−0.668%7% tgt—000%27%
Dante PettisNO · WR1.91.7+0.212%4% tgt—000%14%
Jamari ThrashCLE · WR2.11.7+0.419%2% tgt—000%12%
Jake HaenerNO · QB-0.21.3−1.53%0 att—027%00%
Jordan MimsNO · RB0.31.3−1.018%7% car—027%00%
Pierre Strong Jr.CLE · RB0.51.3−0.810%10% car—0210%00%
Kadarius ToneyCLE · WR-0.70.7−1.48%5% car—015%00%
Dorian Thompson-RobinsonCLE · QB0.00.4−0.45%1 att—100%00%

Team totals: Browns 45 targets and 20 carries; Saints 28 targets and 28 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2024 season: 1.71 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.65 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jameis Winston Ran hot

CLE · QB · 26.6 pts on 21.1 expected

30 of 46 passing for 395 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 8 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 21.1 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jameis Winston →

Derek Carr Ran hot

NO · QB · 18.7 pts on 12.7 expected

21 of 27 passing for 248 yards, 2 touchdowns; 1 carry for 8 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.7 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Jerry Jeudy Ran hot

CLE · WR · 26.2 pts on 18.9 expected

11 targets (24% of the team's), 6 catches for 142 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 18.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

David Njoku

CLE · TE · 19.1 pts on 15.4 expected

9 targets (20% of the team's), 9 catches for 81 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 15.4 expected.

Taysom Hill Ran hot

NO · TE · 42.5 pts on 22.6 expected

1 of 2 passing for 18 yards, 1 interception; 10 targets (36% of the team's), 8 catches for 50 yards; 7 carries (25% of the team's) for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 22.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Alvin Kamara

NO · RB · 12.9 pts on 17.3 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 4 catches for 22 yards; 16 carries (57% of the team's) for 67 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.3 expected.

Start/Sit: Alvin Kamara →

Cedric Tillman Unlucky

CLE · WR · 7.7 pts on 13.7 expected

8 targets (18% of the team's), 3 catches for 47 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.7 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Cedric Tillman →

Marquez Valdes-Scantling Ran hot

NO · WR · 16.7 pts on 6.9 expected

4 targets (14% of the team's), 2 catches for 87 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 6.9 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Marquez Valdes-Scantling →

Stock Up, Stock Down

Cleveland Browns

  • Stock up: David Njoku played 86% of the snaps, up from a 66% season average.
  • Stock up: Cedric Tillman played 96% of the snaps, up from a 51% season average.
  • Stock down: Jordan Akins played 22% of the snaps, down from a 37% season average.

New Orleans Saints

  • Stock up: Taysom Hill played 55% of the snaps, up from a 38% season average.
  • Stock up: Foster Moreau played 85% of the snaps, up from a 69% season average.
  • Stock up: Marquez Valdes-Scantling played 65% of the snaps, up from a 41% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2024 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Browns defense and Saints defense
Points allowed toBrowns DSaints D
QBs17.716.5
RBs19.324.3
WRs34.335.9
TEs13.711.2

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

New Orleans opened at 50% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

Saints win probability

Saints win probability by game minuteSaints started at 50%, stood at 80% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 7 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. +21Hill 10-yd TD run50% → 71%Q1 9:54
  2. −19Winston → Jeudy, 89-yd TD72% → 53%Q1 1:52
  3. +22Carr → Valdes-Scantling, 71-yd TD53% → 76%Q2 12:40
  4. −33Winston → Moore, 30-yd TD83% → 50%Q3 8:49
  5. +36Hill 33-yd TD run50% → 86%Q4 13:22

Swing in Saints win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Browns vs Saints
Cleveland BrownsMeasureNew Orleans Saints
70Plays58
71%Pass rate52%
7.5Yds / dropback8.6
3.3Yds / carry7.6
3/13Third downs5/10

Efficiency edge New Orleans ran 12 fewer plays but gained 1.1 more yards per dropback.

  • Top targets
  • CLE Jeudy 24% · Njoku 20% · Tillman 18%
  • NO Hill 36% · Kamara 14% · Moreau 14%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Browns vs Saints
ResultCLENO
Touchdowns25
Field goals00
Punts53
Turnovers02
Turnovers on downs20
Missed field goals20

CLE turnover edge: +2

  • The Saints opened the scoring on their first possession, a 6-play, 49-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
All 22 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
CLEQ1 15:006192:32Downs
NOQ1 12:286492:34Touchdown
CLEQ1 9:543180:58Punt
NOQ1 8:5610446:49Punt
CLEQ1 2:071890:15Touchdown
NOQ1 1:52100:14Interception
CLEQ1 1:384192:24Punt
NOQ2 14:143801:34Touchdown
CLEQ2 12:4011415:55Missed FG
NOQ2 6:459524:50Fumble
CLEQ2 1:5514841:55Missed FG
NOQ3 15:005281:59Punt
CLEQ3 13:018924:12Touchdown
NOQ3 8:495173:22Punt
CLEQ3 5:275162:09Punt
NOQ3 3:189774:56Touchdown
CLEQ4 13:227234:22Punt
NOQ4 9:006352:56Touchdown
CLEQ4 6:0410483:21Downs
NOQ4 2:432780:17Touchdown
CLEQ4 2:26351:19Punt
NOQ4 1:072-21:07End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Browns vs Saints Head-to-Head

The Browns and Saints first met in 1967 and have played 20 times since.

All-time series
13–7Browns lead, 20 meetings since 1967
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Browns win
42–71967
Largest Saints win
35–142024

Since 2021

2–0 Saints lead

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. S = Saints win, B = Browns win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 9 Browns at Saints Upcoming

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2024 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Browns vs Saints
BrownsStatSaints
3-14Record5-12
15.2Points per game19.9
300.8Yards per game320.1
4.6Yards per play5.3
25.6Points allowed per game23.4
342.1Yards allowed per game379.9

Browns vs Saints Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 9 in New Orleans. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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Browns vs Saints Game FAQ

Who won the 2024 Browns vs Saints Week 11 game?

The New Orleans Saints beat the Cleveland Browns 35–14 in Week 11 of the 2024 season. The game was played at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA, on November 17, 2024. See the Saints' 2024 schedule.

What was the final score of Browns vs Saints?

The final score was Saints 35, Browns 14. The Saints led 14–6 at halftime, and the second half went Browns 8, Saints 21.

What happened in the Browns vs Saints game?

New Orleans led 14–6 at halftime and outscored Cleveland 21–8 after the break to win 35–14. The Saints finished with a 473–443 edge in total offense and averaged 8.2 yards per play. Taysom Hill led all players with 8 catches for 50 yards, plus 7 carries for 138 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. The Saints committed 2 turnovers, the Browns none.

What was the game-winning score in Browns vs Saints?

Taysom Hill's 33-yard touchdown run with 13:22 left in the fourth quarter gave the Saints a 21–14 lead they never gave up.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Browns vs Saints?

Taysom Hill led the game with 42.5 PPR fantasy points, the TE1 of Week 11, on 8 catches for 50 yards, plus 7 carries for 138 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. Jameis Winston was next with 26.6 (QB6).

Who led Browns vs Saints in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jameis Winston (CLE) led all passers with 30 of 46 for 395 yards and 2 touchdowns. Taysom Hill (NO) led in rushing with 7 carries for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns. Jerry Jeudy (CLE) led in receiving with 6 catches for 142 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Taysom Hill score against the Browns?

Taysom Hill scored 42.5 points in PPR leagues, 38.5 in half-PPR and 34.5 in standard scoring against the Browns in Week 11 of the 2024 season, on 8 catches for 50 yards, plus 7 carries for 138 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns. He drew 36% of his team's targets.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Browns vs Saints?

Taysom Hill outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 42.5 PPR points on 22.6 xFP (+19.9). Cedric Tillman fell furthest short, with 7.7 points on 13.7 xFP (−6.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Browns vs Saints?

Taysom Hill had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 22.6 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 42.5. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Saints beat the Browns?

The Saints beat the Browns 35–14 because they averaged 8.2 yards per play to 6.3 and outgained them 473–443. Taysom Hill's 33-yard touchdown run put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in Browns vs Saints?

The Browns won the turnover battle 2–0: the Saints gave the ball away 2 times and the Browns not at all. The Saints won the game anyway.

What was the turning point of Browns vs Saints?

Taysom Hill's 33-yard touchdown run with 13:22 left in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game, moving the Saints' win probability from 50% to 86%.

What is the all-time Browns vs Saints record?

The Browns lead the all-time series 13–7 across 20 meetings since 1967.

When did the Browns and Saints last play before this game?

Before Week 11 of 2024, they last met in the 2022 season on December 24, 2022, when the Saints beat the Browns 17–10.

What is the Browns vs Saints record since 2021?

The Saints lead 2–0 across 2 meetings since the 2021 season, including this game.