Patriots vs. Browns live updates: Score, news, discussion from NFL preseason

CLEVELAND, OHIO - AUGUST 27: Tommy DeVito #16 and Behren Morton #15 of the New England Patriots warm up prior to a preseason game against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field on August 27, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images) | Getty Images

For the first time this season the New England Patriots hit the road as they get set to conclude their preseason against the Cleveland Browns.

Drake Maye and the Patriots frontline players will not play again Thursday night, as the emphasis remains on health with Week 1 just under two weeks away. In total, 38 players are not in uniform which includes a handful of those already dealing with injuries.

Follow along live down below throughout preseason game No. 3.

Live score: Patriots 0 : 7 Browns

Thursday, Aug. 27, 8 p.m. ET | Huntington Bank Field, Cleveland, OH |Broadcast information | Game day roster

First Quarter

The Patriots lost the coin toss putting the defense on the field first against Dillon Gabriel and the Browns reserves. A third-down defensive pass interference penalty downfield on Kindle Vildor quickly put Cleveland outside the red zone. From there, the Browns needed just four plays to find the end zone. [Patriots 0 : 7 Browns]