Saints-Browns tied 3-3 at halftime

At halftime, the matchup between the Browns and Saints remains tied 3-3 after a low-scoring game. The lone points came from kickers: New Orleans' Charlie Smyth kicked a 30-yard field goal in the first quarter, while Cleveland's Andre Szmyt answered with a 41-yarder early in the second quarter. Despite having scoring opportunities near the opposing end zone, neither team managed to score a touchdown.

The Saints' rookie receiver, Jordyn Tyson, suffered an early setback when he fumbled on his first career reception, with the Browns recovering the ball inside the 10-yard line. In a crucial moment late in the second quarter, the Saints successfully defended a goal-line stand, preventing the Browns from scoring on a fourth-down run from the 1-yard line.

Overall, the Browns have only managed 80 yards of offense. They have committed more penalties (seven) than first downs (five), while the Saints have racked up 176 total yards, achieved eight first downs, and struggled on third down, converting only one of their four attempts. Deshaun Watson, who entered the game following concussion protocol, has been replaced by rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who is currently 5-of-8 for 38 yards. On the other side, Browns' quarterback Tyler Shough has completed 7-of-10 passes for 135 yards.

The Saints are set to receive the second-half kickoff.