Head coach Kellen Moore says Charlie Smyth will be New Orleans' starting kicker when the Saints face the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
The Saints have settled their kicking situation for Week's showdown with the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Kellen Moore has confirmed that Charlie Smyth will be the starter on Sunday.
Smyth's return to the lineup gives New Orleans a familiar leg in a game where special teams can swing the result. In a league where one field goal often decides the outcome, the decision matters, and Moore has made clear who he trusts.
Smyth's route to the NFL has been unconventional. He came through the league's international player pathway, a program that brings athletes from other sports and countries into the pro game. His rise is one of the more interesting stories on the Saints roster.
The Browns will arrive knowing New Orleans has a clear plan at kicker. For Smyth, Sunday is a chance to turn the coach's vote of confidence into points.
