Saints beat Browns 23-22 in overtime after stopping two-point try

The New Orleans Saints defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime Sunday, scoring a touchdown on their first possession of the extra period before stopping Cleveland’s two-point attempt to secure the win.

Tyler Shough connected with Juwan Johnson for a 15-yard touchdown to put New Orleans ahead. The Browns answered with a touchdown of their own, but Shedeur Sanders’ pass on the two-point try fell incomplete. The Saints improved to 3-5, while Cleveland dropped to 5-4 and lost its second straight game.

The finish followed a late turnaround in regulation. New Orleans took a 16-13 lead on Audric Estime’s 2-yard touchdown run with 58 seconds remaining. Sanders then led Cleveland downfield, including a 30-yard completion to Jerry Jeudy, and Andre Szmyt tied the score with a 51-yard field goal.

Earlier, rookie K.C. Concepcion gave the Browns a 13-9 lead with a 64-yard touchdown reception, responding to a Saints field goal. New Orleans had moved in front on Charlie Smyth’s 48-yard kick. The teams had been tied 3-3 at halftime, with their points coming on field goals.

Cleveland scored its overtime touchdown after New Orleans had taken the lead. The reports differ in describing the...