Browns drop preseason game to Bills, 31-7, amid quarterback uncertainty
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 9:46 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Browns faced the Bills in their second preseason game on August 22, losing 31-7. Shedeur Sanders had a strong performance with a touchdown but also threw an interception. Deshaun Watson struggled, completing just 5 of 11 passes for 35 yards and receiving boos from fans. Other key players rested, with Mike Hall Jr. moving to defensive end and contributing a sack. The Browns will play their final preseason game against the New England Patriots on August 27, where a starting quarterback may be announced.
- •Browns lose to Bills 31-7 in preseason game
- •Shedeur Sanders throws touchdown, but has interception
- •Deshaun Watson struggles, booed by home crowd
- •Mike Hall Jr. plays defensive end, records a sack
- •Browns' final preseason game set for August 27
- 9:46 PMYahoo Sports — 5 takeaways from the Bills' 31-7 preseason win vs. the Browns
- 8:51 PMYahoo Sports — 4 things that stood out in Browns' preseason game vs Bills
"The Browns opened the home preseason schedule against the Buffalo Bills. Here's our instant takeaways from immediately after the game ended.
"Five takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' 31-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 9:46 PM5 takeaways from the Bills' 31-7 preseason win vs. the Browns
Five takeaways from the Buffalo Bills' 31-7 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 of the NFL preseason.
- Yahoo SportsAug 22, 2026, 8:51 PM4 things that stood out in Browns' preseason game vs Bills
The Browns opened the home preseason schedule against the Buffalo Bills. Here's our instant takeaways from immediately after the game ended.
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