Patriots struggle in 37-13 preseason loss to Browns

The New England Patriots faced a challenging outing against the Cleveland Browns, losing 37-13 in a preseason matchup on August 27, 2026, in Cleveland. The team struggled significantly on third and fourth downs, converting only 4-of-12 third downs and 1-of-2 fourth downs. Despite the loss, there were some positives, including a third touchdown in three preseason games from wide receiver Kyle Williams and no major injuries reported. The Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel highlighted a lack of energy from the team, but noted that the core players were absent from this game. The next game for the Patriots will be against the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks in two weeks.

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