Bears' best players in Week 1 win vs. Titans, per PFF
The Chicago Bears (1-0) mounted an impressive second-half comeback against the Tennessee Titans (0-1), 24-17, Sunday at Soldier Field.
While rookie quarterback Caleb Williams the offense struggled, failing to score a touchdown all game, the defense and special teams rose to the challenge in the comeback. Chicago scored 24 unanswered points, forced three fourth-quarter takeaways and held Tennessee scoreless in the second half in the victory.
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in the Chicago’s Week 1 win. Here are the highest-graded Bears offensive, defensive and special teams players and what their grades were.
Best offensive players
RT Darnell Wright - 72.7
RB Velus Jones Jr. - 71.7
RG Nate Davis - 70.8
WR DJ Moore - 69.8
LG Teven Jenkins - 68.4
TE Marcedes Lewis - 67.9
RB D'Andre Swift - 67.8
FB Khari Blasingame - 66.5
C Coleman Shelton - 64.5
TE Cole Kmet - 63.1
Best defensive players
CB Jaylon Johnson - 92.3
DE Darrell Taylor - 78.6
DE DeMarcus Walker - 76.1
CB Tyrique Stevenson - 74.9
LB T.J. Edwards - 73.3
DT Andrew Billings - 68.9
S Kevin Byard - 68.3
DT Gervon Dexter Sr. - 68.1
DT Chris Williams - 65.1
DE Austin Booker - 63.9
Best special teams players
DE Daniel Hardy - 90.2
S Jonathan Owens - 86.3
RB Khalil Herbert - 84.4
S Elijah Hicks - 72.6
RB Velus Jones Jr. - 67.5
LS Scott Daly - 66.4
LB Amen Ogbongbemiga - 64.4
CB Josh Blackwell - 63.9
CB Jaylon Jones - 62.2
CB Terell Smith - 61.1
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