Watson drives Cleveland offense in 34-10 preseason loss to Chicago
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Deshaun Watson guided the Cleveland Browns on two scoring drives during the first half of their preseason opener against the Chicago Bears on August 15, resulting in a 34-10 loss. Watson completed 11 of 15 passes for 126 yards, while Shedeur Sanders also made a quarterback debut, throwing for 79 yards but recording an interception. Cleveland grabbed an early 10-0 lead but saw Chicago rally back, with the Bears primarily resting starters like Caleb Williams. Cleveland will next face the Buffalo Bills after hosting a joint practice this week.
- •Browns led 10-0 before losing to the Bears.
- •Watson's performance included two scoring drives and a lost fumble.
- •Sanders finished with six completions and an interception.
- •Cleveland faces the Buffalo Bills next Saturday.
- •Injuries sidelined Browns defensive backs Michael Coats Jr. and Nate Evans.
- 11:21 PMESPN NFL — Monken thrilled with Watson's 'awesome' 1st half
- 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Watson leads Cleveland on 2 scoring drives in 34-10 preseason loss to Chicago
"Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two early scoring drives in the first half of Saturday's 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and Shedeur Sanders tossed an ugly interception in the fourth quarter of the preseason opener for each team. Watson and Sanders are competing for the starting quarterback job in coach Todd Monken's first training camp since taking over in January. Watson was 11 for 15 for 126 yards in his first game in almost two years, and Sanders was 6 for 11 for 79 yards while playing the third quarter and first part of the fourth.
"Quarterback Deshaun Watson, in his first game since the 2024 season, completed 10 of 15 passes for 126 yards and led two scoring drives, the only points for the Cleveland Browns in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field.
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External links- ESPN NFLAug 15, 2026, 11:21 PMMonken thrilled with Watson's 'awesome' 1st half
Quarterback Deshaun Watson, in his first game since the 2024 season, completed 10 of 15 passes for 126 yards and led two scoring drives, the only points for the Cleveland Browns in a 34-10 preseason loss to the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 8:31 PMWatson leads Cleveland on 2 scoring drives in 34-10 preseason loss to Chicago
Deshaun Watson led Cleveland on two early scoring drives in the first half of Saturday's 34-10 loss to the Chicago Bears, and Shedeur Sanders tossed an ugly interception in the fourth quarter of the preseason opener for each team. Watson and Sanders are competing for the starting quarterback job in coach Todd Monken's first training camp since taking over in January. Watson was 11 for 15 for 126 yards in his first game in almost two years, and Sanders was 6 for 11 for 79 yards while playing the third quarter and first part of the fourth.
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