Bears’ top PFF grades revealed on offense and defense in Week 15 vs. Browns

Bears’ defense gets boost from backup linebacker D’Marco Jackson

Injuries at linebacker have plagued Dennis Allen’s defense in recent weeks, which is why T.J. Edwards’s return has been critical. The Bears could soon get Tremaine Edmunds back, too, but until then, Chicago will continue to rely on reserve D’Marco Jackson.

And maybe that’s just fine.

Jackson was the Bears’ highest-graded defender in Week 15, earning an elite 93.5 grade from Pro Football Focus. He logged 37 snaps and was incredible across the board.

He secured a momentum-swinging interception, too:

And what more can be said about C.J. Gardner-Johnson? The Kyler Gordon fill-in has quickly become one of the team’s biggest offseason priorities to re-sign. He ended Week 15 with the second-highest PFF grade of Bears defenders who logged at least 30 snaps. His 80.3 score was the highest he’s earned with Chicago this season and was bolstered by an INT as well.

Speaking of TJ Edwards, he had the Chicago Bears’ third-highest grade on defense with a 74.6. His 90.3 grade against the run is an elite mark for a player who elevates everyone around him in run defense.

Last but not least, cornerback Nahshon Wright, whose breakout 2025 campaign continued in Week 15, earned the Bears’ fourth-highest mark with a 73.3. With every passing week, the 27-year-old’s offseason asking price keeps climbing. He’ll be one of the most sought-after free agents in 2025 and may be playing himself out of Chicago’s ability to sign him.

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