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NFL : ATS Matchup
Sunday 9/14/2014Line$ LineOU LineScore
NEW ORLEANS
 
CLEVELAND
-5  

+5  
-200

+170

49
 
24
Final
26

NEW ORLEANS (0 - 1) at CLEVELAND (0 - 1)
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Week 2 Sunday, 9/14/2014 1:00 PM
Board OpenLatest
263NEW ORLEANS-6-6
264CLEVELAND47.548.5
ADVANCED TEAM STATS
NEW ORLEANS - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games0-1-1.50-11-034.020.0472.0(6.7)2.037.010.0568.0(8.4)1.0
Road Games0-1-1.50-11-034.020.0472.0(6.7)2.037.010.0568.0(8.4)1.0
Last 3 Games0-1-1.50-11-034.020.0472.0(6.7)2.037.010.0568.0(8.4)1.0
NEW ORLEANS - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)34.020.030.030:2528-139(5)29-4269.0%333(7.9)70-472(6.7)(13.9)
Opponents Defensive Avg.34203030:2528-139(5)29-4269.0%333(7.9)70-472(6.7)(13.9)
Offense Road Games34.020.030.030:2528-139(5)29-4269.0%333(7.9)70-472(6.7)(13.9)
Defense (All Games)37.010.028.031:1825-123(4.9)31-4372.1%445(10.3)68-568(8.4)(15.4)
Opponents Offensive Avg.37102831:1825-123(4.9)31-4372.1%445(10.3)68-568(8.4)(15.4)
Defense Road Games37.010.028.031:1825-123(4.9)31-4372.1%445(10.3)68-568(8.4)(15.4)
NEW ORLEANS - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)1.01.02.0-1.013-861.5%0-00.0%1-34(34)0-0(0)3-27
Opponents Avg. Stats Against112113-861.5%0-00.0%1-34(34)0-0(0)3-27
Stats For (Road Games)1.01.02.0-1.013-861.5%0-00.0%1-34(34)0-0(0)3-27
Stats Against (All Games)0.01.01.0 11-654.5%0-00.0%1-21(21)1-1(1)10-96
Opponents Avg. Stats For011 11-654.5%0-00.0%1-21(21)1-1(1)10-96
Stats Against (Road Games)0.01.01.0 11-654.5%0-00.0%1-21(21)1-1(1)10-96

CLEVELAND - Current Season Performance
 Straight UpAgainst SpreadTeamOpponent
 W-LUnitsW-LO-UScoreHalfYardsYPPTOScoreHalfYardsYPPTO
All Games0-1-11-01-027.03.0389.0(6.4)0.030.027.0490.0(7.8)1.0
Last 3 Games0-1-11-01-027.03.0389.0(6.4)0.030.027.0490.0(7.8)1.0
Grass Games0-1-11-01-027.03.0389.0(6.4)0.030.027.0490.0(7.8)1.0
CLEVELAND - Current Season Statistics
 RushingPassingTotal
 PPGHalfFDTOPATT-YDSYPRCMP-ATTPCTYDSPYAATT-YDSYPPYPPT
Offense (All Games)27.03.023.027:3330-183(6.1)19-3161.3%206(6.6)61-389(6.4)(14.4)
Opponents Defensive Avg.26.56.52431:2133-170(5.2)20-3066.7%186(6.2)63-356(5.7)(13.4)
Defense (All Games)30.027.024.032:2728-127(4.5)24-3568.6%363(10.4)63-490(7.8)(16.3)
Opponents Offensive Avg.181520.529:3923-113(4.9)23-3663.9%282(7.8)59-396(6.7)(22)
CLEVELAND - Turnovers, Penalties and Special Teams Statistics
 Turnovers LostThird DownsFourth DownsKickoff ReturnsPunt ReturnsPenalties
 INTFLTODIFF#-MADEPCT#-MADEPCTKR-YDSYPKRPR-YDSYPPRPEN-YDS
Stats For (All Games)0.00.00.01.011-218.2%0-00.0%4-85(21.2)1-0(0)8-55
Opponents Avg. Stats Against000012-430.4%0-0100.0%2-42(21.2)24-2(15.7)6-45
Stats Against (All Games)1.00.01.0 12-433.3%1-1100.0%2-29(14.5)3-46(15.3)11-96
Opponents Avg. Stats For112 12-541.7%0-0100.0%2-20(13.3)30-2(11.8)10-86
Average power rating of opponents played: NEW ORLEANS 17,  CLEVELAND 19
SCHEDULE AND RESULTS
NEW ORLEANS - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ ATLANTA34-37L-3L51O28-13929-42-333225-12331-43-4451
9/14/2014@ CLEVELAND            
9/21/2014MINNESOTA            
9/28/2014@ DALLAS            
10/5/2014TAMPA BAY            

CLEVELAND - Season Results
 Team StatsOpp Stats
DateOpponentScoreSULineATSTot.O/URushingPassingTORushingPassingTO
9/7/2014@ PITTSBURGH27-30L5.5W41.5O30-18319-31-206028-12724-35-3631
9/14/2014NEW ORLEANS            
9/21/2014BALTIMORE            
10/5/2014@ TENNESSEE            
10/12/2014PITTSBURGH            
KEY GAME INFORMATION
NEW ORLEANS: The Saints' running game is a Frankenstein of a series of other offenses, but its basis is in between-the-tackles power. Pierre Thomas might lead the backfield committee in playing time, but the running game is better suited for big bruising backs like Mark Ingram and Khiry Robinson. They'll rotate the three on early downs with Thomas staying on the field for most passing downs. Thomas is at his best on stretch plays that move the opposing front seven laterally, while the other two will work a lot of inside zone runs. Thomas got most of the carries inside the 20 last season, but Ingram started to eat into those red-zone touches late in the year once he was healthy.
The Saints will run the same kind of pass-happy, spread offense they have run since 2007. Tight end Jimmy Graham is the focal point of the passing game, flexing out and working the deep seam. Drew Brees will look for him any time Graham gets single-coverage, and often when he's double-covered too. He is by far the Saints' top option in the red zone. Marques Colston works downfield on the perimeter, as Brees reads high-to-low. Kenny Stills and Brandin Cooks will mix in as home-run hitters, and Cooks could see some of the catch-and-run work that used to go to Darren Sproles. Thomas, one of the NFL's best in the screen game, will see increased usage through the air with Sproles gone.
Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan transformed one of the worst defenses ever in 2012 to a unit that finished fourth among NFL defenses in yards, points and sacks. The addition of FS Jairus Boyd and CB Champ Bailey will help pass-rushing studs DE Cameron Jordan (12.5 sacks) and OLB Junior Galette (12 sacks) get more sacks.
CLEVELAND: New head coach Mike Pettine brought in Kyle Shanahan to be his offensive coordinator. Pettine also hired former Ravens O-Line coach Andy Moeller to help operate a running game that's expected to be built around a zone-blocking scheme. Ben Tate fits the bill as a one-cut back who was used in a similar scheme in Houston. Tate is injury-prone, but he'll likely be given as much as he can handle. Rookies Terrence West and Isaiah Crowell will battle in the preseason for the role of No. 2 RB on early downs while Chris Ogbonnaya is expected to begin the year as the main back on obvious passing downs. Shanahan oversaw some zone-read option stuff in Washington. It could be sprinkled in with Johnny Manziel, but considering Robert Griffin III's injuries, they figure to go light.
Shanahan ran a fairly traditional West Coast passing game and should do so with Manziel under center. Miles Austin seems to have a good a chance as any of Cleveland's receivers to fill in for Josh Gordon as Manziel's top downfield target. If Austin does win the role, he would likely line up at split end and be used on a lot of hard play-action. They'll likely use three-wide often, utilizing Andrew Hawkins out of the slot as a catch-and-run and either Nate Burleson or Earl Bennett as the No. 3 WR. TE Jordan Cameron should be neck-and-neck with Hawkins for the most receptions, working more crossing routes this year, and he'll be the clear-cut top receiving option in the red zone.
The Browns have a solid defense that added heady veteran starters SS Donte Whitner and ILB Karlos Dansby this offseason. But the anemic offense will likely put them in many short fields again, and new defensive coordinator Jim O'Neil will have to figure why the team was tied for 29th in red-zone defense last season.
PREVIEW
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(UPDATES with Stills listed as probable)

*Saints-Browns Preview* =======================

By TAYLOR BECHTOLD STATS Writer

The New Orleans Saints turned around the NFL's worst defense with a better showing last season, but they're searching for answers after resembling that woeful 2012 unit in Week 1.

A matchup with the banged-up Cleveland Browns might provide an opportunity to build some confidence.

The Saints look to put an end to their road woes while avoiding their first 0-2 start since 2007 on Sunday against the Browns, losers of eight in a row.

New Orleans allowed a league-record 7,042 yards on the way to a 7-9 finish in 2012 while coach Sean Payton served his one-season suspension for his role in the team's bounty scandal.

Things changed for the better last season as Payton returned and defensive coordinator Rob Ryan came aboard to help the Saints rank fourth with almost 2,500 fewer yards allowed.

New Orleans, however, seemed to regress at Atlanta last Sunday, giving up 568 yards - including Matt Ryan's franchise-record 448 through the air - in a 37-34 overtime defeat.

They're hoping to tighten things up as they try to avoid losing five straight regular-season road games for the first time since the 2007 and '08 seasons.

"We don't expect to ever lose, especially the first game of the year," defensive tackle Akiem Hicks said. "So that's definitely going to touch you and that's definitely going to make you want to come in the next week and perform better."

Cleveland could be missing two key playmakers as it attempts to win its home opener for the first time since 2004. The Browns are also trying to snap their longest losing streak since an 11-game skid between 2011 and '12.

Starting running back Ben Tate will be sidelined with a knee sprain he suffered in the first half of last Sunday's 30-27 loss at Pittsburgh. Tate is expected to miss an extended period, moving rookies Terrance West and Isaiah Crowell up the depth chart.

West, a third-round draft pick from Towson, stepped up with 100 yards on 16 carries in the opener, while Crowell, an undrafted free agent from Alabama State, ran for two touchdowns.

"It was encouraging, but they need to be able to take the next step, and this is another challenge for them," first-year coach Mike Pettine said.

Jordan Cameron is day to day after reinjuring his right shoulder on a 47-yard reception. The Pro Bowl tight end had a career-high 917 yards and seven TDs last season.

After Cleveland fell behind 27-3 in the first half, Brian Hoyer held off the calls for popular backup Johnny Manziel for another week by rallying the Browns.

He went 19 of 31 for 230 yards with a nine-yard TD to Travis Benjamin to tie the game with 11:15 left before Shaun Suisham made a 41-yard field goal as time expired.

"It gives us some momentum," Pettine said. "We know we're 0-1, it could be different had the second half been a duplicate of the first half. To get a taste of what it should look like is a confidence boost for our guys."

Pettine's club is also looking to make improvements defensively after allowing 490 yards. However, linebacker Barkevious Mingo and defensive lineman Desmond Bryant could be sidelined with injuries.

New Orleans' Drew Brees has thrown for more than 5,000 yards in each of the last three seasons, and he completed 29 of 42 passes for 333 yards with one touchdown and one interception last week.

Brees went 37 of 56 for 356 yards with two touchdown and four interceptions in a 30-17 home loss to Cleveland on Oct. 24, 2010. He won his previous three starts against the Browns - all in Cleveland - despite totaling 329 yards with two scores and two picks.

Marques Colston had 10 catches for 112 yards with a touchdown in the 2010 meeting. He had five receptions for 110 yards in the opener but fumbled in Saints territory to set up Atlanta's winning field goal.

Rookie Brandin Cooks had an impressive debut with seven catches for 77 yards and a touchdown, while starter Kenny Stills is probable after he was held out with a quadriceps injury.

"We felt like we were pretty balanced and moved the ball well," center Jonathan Goodwin said. "Of course, you want to eliminate the two turnovers, and in those first two drives, get touchdowns instead of field goals."

The Saints have dropped 12 of 16 in the all-time series but have won two of the last three in Cleveland.

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