A non-conference matchup in Week 11 takes place in the “Big Easy.” The New Orleans Saints will host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday. Jameis Winston makes his return to New Orleans to take on his former team. The Saints got their interim head coach, Darren Rizzi his first win in Week 9. Now you have Winston, Nick Chubb, and the offense coming to town to get a victory. Here are the Browns at Saints Preview and Predictions.
The Cleveland Browns come into this game healthy, the only player on the injury report that is out will be defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. Meanwhile, the Saints have several questionable tags on the injury report including Cedrick Wilson Jr., Kool-Aid McKinstry, and will be without running back Jamaal Williams.
Let’s not forget, the Saints have been terrible this season. They lost seven straight games including losing as a six-point favorite against the lowly Carolina Panthers. Meanwhile, the Browns come into this game looking to stay competitive. Will they be able to make the playoffs? Probably not. But I do expect Winston and Chubb to find success in this game against the struggling Saints defense.
Browns at Saints Preview and Predictions
Best Bets
Typically when I see a team get a victory after a coaching change, I want to fade that team the following game. The Saints are beat up at the skill positions and are heavily relying on Alvin Kamara to carry this team. Since 2022, the Saints are just 6-7 ATS as a home favorite. Since 2018, in non-conference home games, the Saints are just 3-11 ATS and 7-7 SU.
As I mentioned above, I believe Jameis Winston will be aggressive in this game and I expect Nick Chubb to find plenty of success. In their home games this season, the Saints are allowing 188 rushing yards per game. This could be the breakout week for Chubb since he has returned from his ACL injury.
Best Bet: Browns +1
Player Prop Best Bet
Cedric Tillman Over 57.5 Receiving Yards
Since the Browns traded Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills, Tillman has seized the opportunity and emerged as the #1 target for the Browns. Over the last three games, Tillman is averaging 85 yards per game on close to 11 targets per game. Tillman is also averaging seven receptions over the three games for the Browns offense. In a game where weather is not a factor, I expect Tillman to continue finding production for the Browns.
