Watson out, Sanders makes first start as Browns visit Saints: TV channel, game time and how to watch

Sunday’s matchup and stakes

The Saints return from their bye to face the Browns at the Caesars Superdome. New Orleans is 2-5 and seeks to reverse its early-season struggles under second-year coach Kellen Moore.

Cleveland has a 5-3 record and has emerged as an early NFL surprise. The Browns are looking to strengthen their playoff position, while New Orleans hopes to gain momentum.

Quarterbacks in focus

Tyler Shough leads the Saints into the game. The team hopes an extra week to prepare will help it get its season back on track. Cleveland will be without starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. Shedeur Sanders is set to make his first start of the season for the Browns.

Broadcast teams listed

The listed play-by-play, color analyst and sideline team includes Andrew Catalon, Logan Ryan and AJ Ross. Their respective roles are play-by-play, color analyst and sideline. A second listed team is Mike Hoss on play-by-play, Deuce McAllister as color analyst and Jeff Nowak as sideline reporter. A third includes Mario Jerez on play-by-play, Juan Carlos Ramos as color analyst and Victor Quinonez as sideline reporter.

Questions and additional coverage

On SI Saints says it will answer readers’ questions on Wednesdays, inviting them to submit thoughts or inquiries. The story also points readers to coverage of Week 9 score predictions, Jordyn Tyson’s availability, Saints-Browns predictions and Cleveland’s offense.

Grant covers the Saints for On SI and is a New Orleans native. He graduated from LSU in 2023 and previously covered North Carolina Tar Heels for On SI, along with local prep sports for Crescent City Sports.