Bears cruise past Browns in preseason opener
The Bears saw off the Browns 34-10 in their preseason clash on Friday evening. The match took place on August 15th as part of the NFL's pre-season schedule. By then, both sides had been preparing for the upcoming campaign through training camp sessions.
The Bears made no secret of their intentions from the outset. They had nothing to do all evening, moving through the quarters with comfortable control. The Browns sat deep and soaked it up for much of the contest, but could not contain the Bears' attack for long.
Three touchdowns gave the Bears a commanding lead before the final quarter. The Browns managed one score in response, enough to make it respectable but not enough to trouble the margin. The visitors never got out of second gear, spreading their advantage across the board.
What emerged was a match decided in the first half. The Bears opened talks about their defensive adjustments for the regular season, while the Browns will need to address their offensive line work. Preseason results rarely tell the full story, but the scoreline reflected the gap between the two squads on this occasion.
The Bears move ahead with confidence heading into the final tune-up games. The Browns have some work to do before the season proper begins. For now, the 34-10 result stands as the final word on this particular encounter.