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Browns Down New Orleans 20-14 - Match Report

The Browns were Pre-Season Week 1 winners on Thursday, coming out on top of the Saints by a score of 20-14 at FirstEnergy Stadium.

Cleveland was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 38.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Isaiah Crowell rushed for 15 yards, while Terrence Magee added 15 yards in the win. Richard Mullaney and Jordan Payton added 70 and 45 receiving yards respectively.

Alvin Kamara rushed for 35 yards for New Orleans, while Daniel Lasco added 24 yards. Ryan Nassib threw for 110 yards for the Saints, while receivers Tommylee Lewis and Jake Lampman had 124 and 33 yards respectively.

Cleveland lost the offensive yardage battle to New Orleans 320-312 yards in Thursday's game. New Orleans had more first downs as that total ended up 19-18.

The time of possession battle favored Cleveland as their offense was on the field for 31:23, longer than the 28:31 of their opponents.

Cleveland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Giants. The Saints will aim to get back on the winning track at LA Chargers.