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Alyssa Barbieri

Bears’ worst defensive players in preseason win vs. Titans, per PFF

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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.

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Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in the Chicago’s Week 1 preseason win. Here are the worst 15 Bears defensive players and what their grades were.

34. DT Andrew Billings

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Overall grade: 28.1

33. S Kendall Williamson

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Overall grade: 31.0

32. LB Jack Sanborn

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Overall grade: 36.8

31. LB Buddy Johnson

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Overall grade: 37.8

30. LB Kuony Deng

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Overall grade: 38.8

29. S Eddie Jackson

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Overall grade: 44.1

28. DB Macon Clark

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Overall grade: 46.3

27. DT Andrew Brown

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Overall grade: 49.1

26. DT Zacch Pickens

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Overall grade: 49.4

25. DT Justin Jones

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Overall grade: 51.9

24. DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

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Overall grade: 52.5

23. DE Rasheem Green

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Overall grade: 54.1

22. DT Bravvion Roy

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Overall grade: 56.3

21. S Bralen Trahan

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Overall grade: 57.2

20. DE D'Anthony Jones

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Overall grade: 59.8

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