# Saints Motivated by Sanders' Smiling

> Shedeur Sanders' smile hints at Saints defense weakness before Week 9 clash.
- Title: Saints Motivated by Sanders' Smiling · CBS Sports | Shortify
- Summary: Shedeur Sanders' smile hints at Saints defense weakness before Week 9 clash. Shedeur Sanders' comment about New Orleans Saints defense motivates them for…
- Keywords: new orleans saints, cleveland browns, shedeur sanders, deshaun watson, week 9, CBS Sports
- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/saints-motivated-to-face-browns-shedeur-sanders
- Published: 2026-11-07T18:00:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: new orleans saints, cleveland browns, shedeur sanders, deshaun watson, week 9, sports
## Sanders' smile
Shedeur Sanders smiled after saying he saw New Orleans Saints defense weakness on film.

> I've seen a lot
## Saints defense ranking
Saints defense ranks 28th in yards per game allowed and 29th in scoring.
## Sanders' first start
Sanders makes first start of season after Deshaun Watson in concussion protocol.
## Saints motivation
Saints defense motivated to stop Sanders after his comments about their unit.
## Key takeaway

Shedeur Sanders' comment about New Orleans Saints defense motivates them for Week 9 matchup.