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“It Was a Horrible Call”: Ex-Browns Star Slams Todd Monken’s Controversial Decision Amid Uncertainty Around Shedeur Sanders’ QB Status

The Cleveland Browns had a clear path to force a tie against the New Orleans Saints, but one late-game overtime decision cost them the win. Now, former Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry is calling out head coach Todd Monken for…

By Papiya Chatterjee · Essentially Sports

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:32 AM

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Former Browns receiver Jarvis Landry called head coach Todd Monken's overtime two-point conversion decision a horrible call.
The Cleveland Browns lost 23-22 to the New Orleans Saints after failing a decisive two-point conversion attempt.
Todd Monken defended the call, explaining he wanted to avoid putting a tired defense back on the field.

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Former Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry criticized head coach Todd Monken for attempting a game-ending two-point conversion in overtime instead of kicking an extra point to tie the New Orleans Saints. Following a late touchdown pass from Shedeur Sanders to Harold Fanin Jr., Cleveland trailed 23-22 before Sanders' failed two-point pass to Denzel Boston sealed the loss. Monken defended the decision, citing fatigue on defense and the Saints' remaining timeouts.

Despite the defeat, Sanders threw for 297 yards and two touchdowns in place of Deshaun Watson, who sat out after concussion protocol. Watson is reportedly expected to reclaim the starting quarterback role for Week 10 against the Houston Texans.

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