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The Chicago Bears defeated the Tennessee Titans, 23-17, on Saturday to open the 2023 preseason.
The Bears offense got off to a hot start with two consecutive touchdown drives of 50-plus yards — quarterback Justin Fields to wide receiver DJ Moore (62 yards) and Fields to running back Khalil Herbert (56 yards). Meanwhile, the defense totaled eight sacks, four turnovers and held the Titans scoreless in the second half.
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in the Chicago’s Week 1 preseason win. Here are the top 15 Bears defensive players and what their grades were.
1. CB Kyler Gordon
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Overall grade: 87.3
2. DE Jalen Harris
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Overall grade: 85.5
3. S Adrian Colbert
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Overall grade: 85.1
4. DE Trevis Gipson
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Overall grade: 82.3
5. LB T.J. Edwards
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Overall grade: 78.5
6. LB Micah Baskerville
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Overall grade: 77.9
7. CB Kindle Vildor
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Overall grade: 75.5
8. CB Michael Ojemudia
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Overall grade: 73.1
9. DE Dominique Robinson
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Overall grade: 69.3
10. CB Tyrique Stevenson
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Overall grade: 66.5
11. DT Travis Bell
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Overall grade: 65.7
12. CB Jaylon Jones
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Overall grade: 65.3
13. CB Jaylon Johnson
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Overall grade: 65.2
13. LB Barrington Wade
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Overall grade: 65.2
15. S A.J. Thomas
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Overall grade: 64.6