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All eyes are on Shedeur Sanders, but Browns-Saints could be decided on the ground

The Cleveland Browns could be starting Shedeur Sanders in Week 9, but their key to defeating the New Orleans Saints may be on the ground.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 10:00 AM
All eyes are on Shedeur Sanders, but Browns-Saints could be decided on the ground
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Jaleel Grandberry argues the Browns-Saints game may be decided by rushing rather than Shedeur Sanders' start.
  • Shedeur Sanders is starting for the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol.
  • Cleveland ranks 24th in rushing offense and 24th in rushing defense entering the contest against New Orleans.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Shedeur Sanders has been named the starting quarterback for the Cleveland Browns in Week 9 with Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol. Despite the attention surrounding Sanders, Dawg Pound Daily argues that Cleveland's upcoming matchup against the New Orleans Saints could ultimately be decided by each team's rushing performance.

Writer Jaleel Grandberry notes that both teams rank among the league's worst in rushing offense and rush defense. The Browns and Saints average under 100 rushing yards per game while allowing over 126 yards on the ground, making rushing success crucial for establishing the pass.

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