The New Orleans Saints delivered a statement victory on Sunday, crushing the Cleveland Browns 35-14 and securing their second consecutive win under interim head coach Darren Rizzi. Taysom Hill was unstoppable, leading the charge with a spectacular 138-yard, three-touchdown performance on the ground, capped by a jaw-dropping 75-yard scoring run that electrified the Superdome.
Hill’s other two touchdowns, including a clutch 33-yard dash on fourth and short, highlighted his versatility and resilience despite two turnovers. Hill’s impact extended beyond his rushing feats, as he completed an 18-yard pass and added a 42-yard kickoff return, cementing his role as the Saints’ ultimate weapon. With Sunday’s scores, Hill moved into ninth place in franchise history with 44 total touchdowns, just four shy of Eric Martin.
Derek Carr complemented the Saints’ ground game with 248 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 71-yard strike to Marquez Valdes-Scantling on a crossing route. Alvin Kamara added 67 rushing yards as part of the team’s dominant 214-yard ground attack. The Saints’ defense also stood tall, limiting Browns quarterback Jameis Winston, who threw for 395 yards and two touchdowns, to just sporadic success.
Cleveland’s missed field goals and a resilient Saints offense ensured New Orleans carried a commanding 14-8 lead into halftime and never looked back. With their bye week ahead and a home game against the Rams on Dec. 1, the Saints are gaining momentum and building a case for a late-season playoff push under Rizzi’s leadership.
