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Browns vs Bills game delayed due to lightning strike

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 5:22 PM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Browns vs Bills game delayed due to lightning strike

Summary

The Cleveland Browns' preseason game against the Buffalo Bills has been delayed due to a nearby lightning strike. Referee Bill Vinovich announced the delay after heavy rain began in the game's opening minutes. Second-year quarterback Shedeur Sanders had been set to start as he competes for the starting job against Deshaun Watson but will have to wait for the delay to end. No updates on when the contest will resume have been provided by the NFL or Browns.

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Key Details

•The game was delayed shortly after kickoff.
•Heavy rain and a lightning strike prompted the delay.
•Shedeur Sanders is competing for the Browns' starting quarterback position.
•No announced timeline for when the game will resume.

Latest Updates

6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Lightning delay derails Bills-Browns early in first quarter
5:22 PMYahoo Sports — Browns vs Bills weather updates: Shedeur Sanders start delayed by lightning

What they're saying

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The Browns vs. Bills game has been delayed by lightning. Here are the latest weather updates as Shedeur Sanders waits to get his chance to start.
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