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Bills-Browns preseason game resumes after hourlong lightning delay

Published: Aug 22, 2026 at 01:20 PM Updated: Aug 22, 2026 at 02:15 PM

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Saturday afternoon's preseason game between the Buffalo Bills and Cleveland Browns was halted by an hourlong weather delay.

Buffalo and Cleveland kicked off on time from Huntington Bank Field, but left the field with 13:30 left in the first quarter due to lightning in the area.

Play resumed at 2:15 p.m. ET after the storm passed.

Shedeur Sanders is expected to get the start at quarterback for the Browns, while Kyle Allen started for the Bills.

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