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.
Pro 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.