The Chicago Bears (1-4) defeated the Washington Commanders (2-3), 40-20, on Thursday Night Football, where Chicago snapped their 14-game losing streak that spanned nearly a full calendar year.
Pro Football Focus handed out player grades for those who took a snap in the Bears’ Week 5 win (minimum 11 reps), and we broke them down by offense and defense, analyzing the three highest- and lowest-graded players on each side, as well as some other notable performers.
There were a few surprises — and then some not surprises — in terms of the highest- and lowest-graded players, both on offense and defense. Here’s a look: