Slowed by two lost fumbles and a missed field-goal attempt, the New Orleans Saints trail the Cleveland Browns 6-3 at halftime on Sunday at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Receivers Michael Thomas and Ted Ginn Jr. each lost a fumble in the half. Wil Lutz made a 31-yard field goal and missed a 44-yard attempt.
Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins had the team's first sack of the season and the defense held on a fourth-down attempt by Cleveland in the second quarter.
Kicker Zane Gonzales made two field goals for the Browns.
Saints stat leaders
Drew Brees, 15 of 19 for 124 yards
Alvin Kamara, six carries for nine yards and six catches for 53 yards
Michael Thomas, five catches for 48 yards
