Browns lose preseason opener to Bears as QB competition heats up
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Cleveland Browns played their first preseason game against the Chicago Bears, losing 34-10 at Soldier Field. Deshaun Watson started for the Browns, completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards, while Shedeur Sanders entered after halftime, finishing 6 of 11 for 79 yards with one interception. Social media reactions to their performances were mixed, with support for Sanders but criticism of his impact. Watson's strong showing positions him as the frontrunner for the starting QB role. The Browns will face the Buffalo Bills in their next preseason game, where Sanders is expected to start.
- •Browns lose 34-10 in preseason opener against Bears on August 15.
- •Deshaun Watson finished 11/15 for 126 yards; Shedeur Sanders went 6/11 for 79 yards.
- •Sanders threw one interception and had mixed reactions on social media.
- •Browns face the Buffalo Bills next, with Sanders expected to start.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Start Shedeur Sanders,’ ‘Just Not Playable’ — NFL World Has Mixed Reactions to Browns QB’s Preseason Performance
"The Cleveland Browns started their preseason with a trip to Soldier Field to face the Chicago Bears. Unfortunately, in Todd Monken’s first game as head coach, his team lost 34-10.
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