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

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 worst 15 Bears defensive players and what their grades were.

34. DT Andrew Billings

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 28.1

33. S Kendall Williamson

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 31.0

32. LB Jack Sanborn

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Michael Reaves/Getty Images

Overall grade: 36.8

31. LB Buddy Johnson

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Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Overall grade: 37.8

30. LB Kuony Deng

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 38.8

29. S Eddie Jackson

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Quinn Harris/Getty Images

Overall grade: 44.1

28. DB Macon Clark

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David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

Overall grade: 46.3

27. DT Andrew Brown

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AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Overall grade: 49.1

26. DT Zacch Pickens

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 49.4

25. DT Justin Jones

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AP Photo/David Dermer

Overall grade: 51.9

24. DT Gervon Dexter Sr.

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 52.5

23. DE Rasheem Green

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AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh

Overall grade: 54.1

22. DT Bravvion Roy

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Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Overall grade: 56.3

21. S Bralen Trahan

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AP Photo/Erin Hooley

Overall grade: 57.2

20. DE D'Anthony Jones

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AP Photo/Melissa Tamez

Overall grade: 59.8

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Story originally appeared on Bears Wire