Browns offense experiences ups and downs in preseason opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Cleveland Browns played the Chicago Bears on August 15, 2026, in their first preseason game. The Browns initially took a 10-0 lead but ultimately lost 34-10. Quarterbacks showed mixed results, with Deshaun Watson completing 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards while Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel struggled, both throwing interceptions. The running back and wide receiver positions featured notable performances, including touchdown receptions by KC Concepcion. Cleveland's next game will provide further insights into their roster and performance heading into the regular season.
- •Browns fall to Bears 34-10 in preseason opener
- •Deshaun Watson goes 11-of-15 for 126 yards
- •KC Concepcion scores a touchdown on three receptions
- •Browns win time of possession but lose yardage battle
- •Next preseason game will further shape team roster decisions
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Browns’ lack of defensive depth pretty glaring in first preseason game loss
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — Browns have mixed bag of reps on offense across positions in first preseason game
"Looking at the defensive snap counts from the Browns’ first preseason game.
"Looking at the offensive snap counts from the Browns’ first preseason game.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 11:12 PMBrowns’ lack of defensive depth pretty glaring in first preseason game loss
Looking at the defensive snap counts from the Browns’ first preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 10:35 PMBrowns have mixed bag of reps on offense across positions in first preseason game
Looking at the offensive snap counts from the Browns’ first preseason game.
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