The Chicago Bears defeated the Cleveland Browns, 34-10, on Saturday at Soldier Field to kick off the preseason

Although many of the Bears' starters didn't play in the game, plenty of backups gained valuable experience and some of the players took advantage of their opportunities to make a lasting impression on the coaching staff. 

Here are the five players who raised and lowered their stock in the Week 1 preseason game. 

Kaden Davis is picking up right where he left off in Thursday's training camp practice, which ended with a 70-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Tyson Bagent. 

Against the Browns on Saturday, Davis finished the game with four receptions for 88 yards, including a 41-yard catch in the middle of the field. On the Bears' field goal drive before the end of the first half, Davis worked his way back to the football on a deep throw from Bagent down the right sideline and made the catch for a 21-yard gain. 

Davis also drew a holding call with some savvy route running. 

The 6-foo-1, 193-pound receivers has consistently made plays in training camp and that continued in his debut at Soldier Field. 

There has been plenty of talk about the Bears' defense having turnover regression this season after leading the league with 36 takeaways last year. Although it's the preseason, defensive end Jamree Kromah added the first takeaway for the unit. 

The 6-foot-3, 268-pound defensive end beat the Browns' right tackle around the edge using power to fight through an arm strike. Kromah turned the corner and hit quarterback Deshaun Waston in the pocket, dislodging the football and recovering the fumble. 

Everyone knows the Bears need help with the pass rush, and Kromah delivered a big-time play that turned into a Bears' touchdown four plays later after quarterback Tyson Bagent connected with Maurice Alexander for a 25-yard touchdown. 

Kromah also had two nice pass rushes late in the first half. The Bears' defensive end caused an incomplete pass on a second-and-9 play with 1:35 left in the second quarter. 

On the Bears' goal line stand in the third quarter, the defensive line got great penetration and Kromah was credited for the tackle to create a turnover on downs. Kromah got his second sack of the game in the middle of the fourth quarter. 

The Bears' fourth-round draft pick had an up and down day against the Browns. At times, he showed that he can play the nickel cornerback position. He flashed quick instincts against the run and made some tackles, including a stop for no gain on a screen pass. Looked like the Browns had blockers, but Muhammad had excellent positioning to avoid a big play from developing. 

He did give up a first down on a third-and-3 play. The Browns ran a rub route and the rookie went over the underneath concept, which created space between him and receiver KC Concepcion. Muhammad finished the play with good closing speed. 

Muhammad also played some snaps at outside corner. He gave up an 8-yard reception early in the second quarter. He was also flagged for holding in the first half. 

For someone who has played more on the outside in college and has started cross training with the Bears in the slot, Muhammad had an encouraging start at nickel. His next challenge will come in the joint practice against the Cincinnati Bengals next Thursday. 

With the Chicago Bears sitting starters, veteran Josh Blackwell got an opportunity to play as a boundary corner instead of his typical slot in the spot, which rookie Malik Muhammad occupied for the team's first three defensive series. 

Blackwell gave up back-to-back receptions on the Browns' second drive of the game for 14- and 15-yard gains. Cleveland ended up scoring a field goal. 

Saturday's game provided an opportunity for Blackwell to showcase his versatility, and it didn't go well for the veteran defensive back. 

When Ben Johnson was asked about Jedrick Wills Jr. last Tuesday, he mentioned the offensive tackles long arms and ability to mirror pass rushers. But he also brought up a question that has reoccurred for him. 

"How well can he pass protect in one-on-one?" 

Late in the second quarter, Wills failed to protect Bagent, and the Bears quarterback was taken down by he neck for a sack. 

With the Bears now facing a second-and-19, Bagent dropped back to pass. The Browns rans a stunt and Wills lost his footing, allowing the interior defensive lineman to close on the Bears' quarterback. Bagent still got the pass off, but he was intercepted on the play. It wouldn't be fair to say that Wills was completely at fault for the play result, but it doesn't help his case to be on the ground. 

Wills alternated with Kiran Amegadjie at left tackle in Saturday's game and both players didn't help themselves to create confidence in that position. 

Braxton Jones may have been the biggest winner in the left tackle competition after preseason game No. 1. 

Defensive back Beanie Bishop Jr. ended the game with two interceptions. Browns quarterbacks Shedeur Sanders and Dillon Gabriel airmailed their passes and Bishop capitalized on both opportunities. 

Bishop signed with the Bears less than a week ago and has already made some impact plays. He will be suspended for the first three games of the 2026 NFL season because of a violation of the NFL's substances of abuse policy. 

Interior defensive lineman James Lynch had a handful of nice run stops throughout the game. The veteran also finished with a pass defensed and a quarterback hit. 

Wide receiver Maurice Alexander ended the game with three receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown. He's been a consistent playmaker for Bagent.