Shedeur Sanders struggles in Browns' preseason opener against Bears
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
In the preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on August 16, 2026, Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders had a challenging outing. He completed 6 of 11 passes for 79 yards, with one interception impacting the game, contributing to a 34-10 loss. His mother, Pilar Sanders, advised him to ignore outside distractions, urging him to focus before his next chance to impress. Deshaun Watson started for Cleveland, looking more consistent in his performance with 126 passing yards. Sanders is set to start against the Buffalo Bills on August 22, allowing him an opportunity to solidify his position in the ongoing quarterback competition.
- •Browns lost to Bears 34-10 in preseason opener.
- •Shedeur Sanders completed 6 of 11 passes with one interception.
- •Deshaun Watson threw for 126 yards without an interception.
- •Pilar Sanders encouraged her son to remain focused.
- •Sanders is scheduled to start against the Bills on August 22.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Nevermind the Chit Chatter’ — Shedeur Sanders’ Mother, Pilar, Drops Blunt Advice for Browns QB After Preseason Week 1
"The Cleveland Browns’ quarterback competition took an interesting turn after a difficult preseason opener against the Chicago Bears. Shedeur Sanders showed his arm strength, but also made a costly mistake that left plenty to be discussed among experts.
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