Bears Top Browns 34-10 Behind Tyson Bagent

The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns 34-10 on Saturday at Soldier Field, using Tyson Bagent’s 169-yard passing day and a 24-point second-half surge to turn a competitive preseason game into a convincing home victory.

Chicago improved to 1-0 in the 2026 preseason, while Cleveland fell to 0-1. The Browns came out with the early edge on the scoreboard, taking a 3-0 lead after the first quarter, but the Bears steadily found their rhythm and never looked back once halftime adjustments took hold.

Cleveland’s opening-quarter field goal represented its only lead of the afternoon. The Browns added a touchdown in the second quarter and briefly kept the game close, but Chicago answered with 10 points before intermission to take a 10-7 advantage into the locker room. From there, the Bears controlled the final two quarters, outscoring Cleveland 24-0 after halftime.

The third quarter was the turning point. Chicago put up 14 points while its defense kept Cleveland from extending drives or getting back into scoring range. That two-score cushion became a three-score lead in the fourth, when the Bears added 10 more points to finish off a 34-point performance. Cleveland did not score after its second-quarter touchdown, leaving the Browns with work to do as the preseason continues.

Key Performers

Tyson Bagent led the Bears through the air with a 13/22, 169 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT passing line. The interception was the lone blemish on an otherwise productive afternoon, as Bagent helped Chicago move from a 3-0 first-quarter deficit to a halftime lead. His touchdown pass and ability to generate yardage through the air gave the Bears offense the balance it needed once the game settled in.

Kaden Davis supplied Chicago’s biggest receiving production, posting 4 REC, 88 YDS. Davis accounted for more than half of Bagent’s passing yardage, making the most of his opportunities and providing a reliable target in the intermediate areas of the field. In a preseason setting where depth-chart battles matter on every series, his 88-yard output stood out.

Davon Booth was Cleveland’s rushing leader with 4 CAR, 53 YDS. Booth gave the Browns some efficient production on limited carries, including an average of 13.3 yards per attempt, but Cleveland could not turn that ground-game spark into sustained red-zone pressure. The Browns’ available game data did not list a passing leader, but their offense ultimately could not build on its early points.

NerdSports Stat: After trailing 3-0 through one quarter, Chicago outscored Cleveland 34-7 over the final three quarters, including a 24-0 edge after halftime.

The scoreline also reflects Chicago’s ability to finish drives as the game progressed. The Bears scored in each of the final three quarters, while the Browns were held scoreless across the entire second half. That is particularly meaningful in preseason football, when execution by reserves and young players often determines whether a narrow game remains tight late or becomes one-sided.

There was no overtime and no late two-minute drill required for a comeback. Instead, Chicago built its lead methodically, got a useful passing performance from Bagent, and closed the game with a clean second-half defensive showing. Cleveland will take some encouragement from Booth’s explosive rushing average, but the Browns will need more consistency after halftime in their next evaluation opportunity.

The Bears will look to carry this complete preseason effort into their next contest as they continue sorting out roster roles and building momentum toward the regular season. Cleveland, meanwhile, heads back to the practice field seeking a sharper offensive response and a stronger finish in its next preseason game.

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