# Saints defense needs to improve against Browns rushing attack

> Saints run defense must toughen up to stop Browns' rushing offense.
- Title: Saints defense needs to improve against Browns rushing attack
- Summary: Saints run defense must toughen up to stop Browns' rushing offense. New Orleans Saints' run defense, ranked 29th in the NFL, must improve to stop Cleveland…
- Keywords: new orleans saints, cleveland browns, saints run defense, browns rushing offense, deshaun watson, shadeur sanders, quinson judkins, dylan sampson, jaleel mclaughlin, kaden elliss, peter werner, danny stutsman
- Source: Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/soft-saints-run-defense-must-115526857.html
- Published: 2026-11-07T11:55:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new orleans saints, cleveland browns, saints run defense, browns rushing offense, deshaun watson, shadeur sanders, quinson judkins, dylan sampson, jaleel mclaughlin, kaden elliss, peter werner, danny stutsman
## Saints defense struggles
New Orleans Saints' run defense ranks 29th in NFL with 139.4 yards per game.
## Browns rushing attack weak
Cleveland Browns rush for 97.6 yards per game, 24th in NFL.
## Saints defense failures
Saints have allowed 24 runs of 10+ yards, most in league.
## Browns quarterback issue
Deshaun Watson (concussion) out; Shadeur Sanders starts as rookie quarterback.
## Saints defensive line weak
Saints defensive line allows runners to reach second level easily.
## Saints must improve run support
Saints safeties Justin Reid and Jonas Sanker need better run support.
## Key takeaway

New Orleans Saints' run defense, ranked 29th in the NFL, must improve to stop Cleveland Browns' rushing attack after allowing 145+ yards in three of last four games.