NEW ORLEANS — Breaking down a 21-18 loss the Saints by the numbers…
275 — In a game in which the Browns' defense was regularly in control, Cleveland held New Orleans' typically high-powered offense to just 275 total yards, including 134 at halftime. Accounting for most of that was veteran quarterback Drew Brees, who finished with 243 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
246 — Browns starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor passed for 246 yards, a touchdown and an interception on 22-of-30 attempts after going 15-of-40 against the Steelers in the season opener.
8 — The Browns forced two more turnovers — a pair of forced fumbles in the first half — to give them eight takeaways so far this season. They had six last weekend.
2 — Second-year defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi led Cleveland with two sacks and had a third called back because of a penalty.
43 — Cleveland leaned on its run game to set the pace Sunday as Carlos Hyde carried the ball 16 times for 43 yards and a touchdown.
81 — Antonio Callaway led the Browns receivers with 81 yards on three catches, including a 47-yard touchdown grab with 1:16 to play. The rookie made his first regular-season start Sunday in place of Josh Gordon, whom the team will release Monday.
99 — The Browns held dynamic Saints running back Alvin Kamara to 99-yard all-purpose yards and no touchdowns. Kamara had a pair of touchdowns last week against the Buccaneers.
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New Orleans Saints wide receiver Austin Carr, left, cannot hold on to the football as Cleveland Browns defensive back T.J. Carrie (38) defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) hands off the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Cleveland Browns kicker Zane Gonzalez (2) boots a field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) catches a pass as Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns defensive back Damarious Randall (23) reacts after recovering a fumble by New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks to hand off the football during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns defensive back Damarious Randall (23) breaks up a pass intended for New Orleans Saints' Ted Ginn, right, during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns defensive end Chris Smith (50) warms up before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Ted Ginn (19) makes a catch as Cleveland Browns defensive back Derrick Kindred defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas (13) runs as Cleveland Browns linebacker Jamie Collins defends during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Cleveland Browns tight end Darren Fells (88) is tackled by New Orleans Saints linebacker A.J. Klein, left, and linebacker Manti Te'o (51) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) passes during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, right, is sacked by Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) runs past New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde (34) runs past New Orleans Saints linebacker Manti Te'o on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns running back Carlos Hyde (34) scores a touchdown past New Orleans Saints linebacker Demario Davis (56) during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway, left, prepares to catch the ball for a touchdown over New Orleans Saints cornerback Ken Crawley during the second half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
12 — When the going got tough, the Saints turned to star receiver Michael Thomas, who caught 12 passes for 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
8 — Browns cornerback T.J. Carrie led the team with eight tackles and had a critical sack on third down late in the game.
4 — Second-year kicker Zane Gonzalez struggled, missing 2-of-4 field goals and both extra points, including one that would've given the Browns a 19-18 lead after Taylor's touchdown pass to Callaway.
