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The Chicago Bears (1-4) defeated the Washington Commanders (2-3), 40-20, on Thursday Night Football, which snapped the team’s 14-game losing streak.
Chicago dominated the first half with strong outings on offense and a strong stand on defense, leading 27-3 at halftime. Unlike last week, the Bears didn’t choke away their lead — although there was a scare in the third quarter.
Buy Bears TicketsPro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in the Chicago’s Week 5 win. Here are the highest-graded Bears defensive players and what their grades were.
1. DT Gervon Dexter Sr.
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PFF grade: 85.5
2. CB Terell Smith
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PFF grade: 77.3
3. LB T.J. Edwards
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PFF grade: 75.6
4. DT Andrew Billings
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PFF grade: 74.6
5. CB Greg Stroman Jr.
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PFF grade: 69.4
6. CB Joejuan Williams
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PFF grade: 67.4
7. S Quindell Johnson
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PFF grade: 62.6
7. S A.J. Thomas
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PFF grade: 62.6
9. CB Jaylon Jones
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PFF grade: 61.4
10. DE DeMarcus Walker
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PFF grade: 59.2