Preseason 2 · Final · August 22, 2026
Vs. Buffalo Bills
Cleveland 7BUF 31
Preseason Week 2 · Huntington Bank Field
2026 archive · added August 24, 2026Selected record
Game facts
Short, source-backed lines—not a reproduced box score.- Shedeur Sanders
- Started and completed 9 of 11 passes for 74 yards, one touchdown and one interception.
- Shedeur Sanders
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- Deshaun Watson
- Played in the third quarter and into the fourth, finishing with 36 passing yards and one interception.
- Deshaun Watson
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- Luke Floriea
- Caught two passes for a team-high 31 yards, including Cleveland's 8-yard touchdown.
- Luke Floriea
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- Turnovers
- Buffalo intercepted Sanders in the second quarter and Watson in the third.
- Shedeur SandersDeshaun Watson
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After the final
Three things Buffalo changed
Preseason 2: Cleveland L 7-31 vs. Buffalo Bills.The two-start quarterback comparison closed
What changed. Sanders started after Watson opened in Chicago, completing the two-game evaluation window Cleveland had put on the schedule.
Dawg Feed read. The club had game tape on both candidates before it named Watson the Week 1 starter two days later.
Where it stands. The New England rotation and the longer quarterback order remain open.
Floriea put a touchdown into the receiver race
What changed. Luke Floriea caught Cleveland's touchdown and led the team with 31 receiving yards.
Dawg Feed read. That is concrete game evidence for a crowded receiver room before the final roster decision.
Where it stands. Cleveland has not settled the receiver or returner roster spots.
Bond's availability moved forward
What changed. Isaiah Bond was evaluated during the game, then Cleveland announced that he had cleared concussion protocol.
Dawg Feed read. The clearance keeps Bond available for the final preseason evaluation window.
Where it stands. His place in the receiver rotation and initial roster is not settled.