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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

Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright (58) in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright (58) in the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports
  1. RT Darnell Wright - 72.7

  2. RB Velus Jones Jr. - 71.7

  3. RG Nate Davis - 70.8

  4. WR DJ Moore - 69.8

  5. LG Teven Jenkins - 68.4

  6. TE Marcedes Lewis - 67.9

  7. RB D'Andre Swift - 67.8

  8. FB Khari Blasingame - 66.5

  9. C Coleman Shelton - 64.5

  10. TE Cole Kmet - 63.1

Best defensive players

  1. CB Jaylon Johnson - 92.3

  2. DE Darrell Taylor - 78.6

  3. DE DeMarcus Walker - 76.1

  4. CB Tyrique Stevenson - 74.9

  5. LB T.J. Edwards - 73.3

  6. DT Andrew Billings - 68.9

  7. S Kevin Byard - 68.3

  8. DT Gervon Dexter Sr. - 68.1

  9. DT Chris Williams - 65.1

  10. DE Austin Booker - 63.9

Best special teams players

Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) celebrates after the win against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Sep 8, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears safety Jonathan Owens (36) celebrates after the win against the Tennessee Titans at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
  1. DE Daniel Hardy - 90.2

  2. S Jonathan Owens - 86.3

  3. RB Khalil Herbert - 84.4

  4. S Elijah Hicks - 72.6

  5. RB Velus Jones Jr. - 67.5

  6. LS Scott Daly - 66.4

  7. LB Amen Ogbongbemiga - 64.4

  8. CB Josh Blackwell - 63.9

  9. CB Jaylon Jones - 62.2

  10. CB Terell Smith - 61.1

This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: Bears' best players in Week 1 win vs. Titans, per PFF