Browns struggle in preseason loss to Bears, 34-10
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Cleveland Browns faced the Chicago Bears in a preseason matchup on August 16, 2026, ending in a 34-10 defeat. The Browns started strong, leading 10-0 early, but allowed 34 unanswered points. Deshaun Watson displayed some progress after a long absence, while issues with the run game and pass rush raised concerns. The team will need to address these deficiencies as they prepare for their upcoming games.
- •Browns led early but surrendered 34 straight points.
- •Deshaun Watson showed progress after 664 days away from the game.
- •Run game struggled, averaging 4 yards per carry.
- •Pass rush only produced 11 pressures and two sacks.
- •Browns likely to sign veteran pass rusher Za'Darius Smith.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Good, bad and ugly from Bears' preseason win vs. Browns
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — The Good, The Bad, The Ugly from the Browns' loss to the Bears
"The Bears started out slow but finished strong against the Browns in their preseason opener. Here is the good, bad and ugly from that win.
"We are taking a classic look at the Browns' preseason loss to the Bears by highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly from it.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 1:32 PMGood, bad and ugly from Bears' preseason win vs. Browns
The Bears started out slow but finished strong against the Browns in their preseason opener. Here is the good, bad and ugly from that win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 16, 2026, 8:13 PMThe Good, The Bad, The Ugly from the Browns' loss to the Bears
We are taking a classic look at the Browns' preseason loss to the Bears by highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly from it.
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