Preseason stats aren't doing these 5 Bears justice with how good they are

The Chicago Bears are one preseason game away from making some tough final decisions on the roster, but who is going to make it?

If Bears fans went by the stats, they might miss some guys who will be impact players. They might even see guys who are locks to make the team underperform compared to what they hoped.

There are five players on the Bears who shouldn't be judged by the preseason stats because they are actually playing well for the team. Here are the five who are doing better than the numbers show.

Which Bears are playing better than the stats are showing in preseason?

Roschon Johnson, RB (20 attempts for 76 yards with 3.8 yards per carry, two receptions for four yards)

Johnson has been taking heat for missing an open running lane where he could have cut it back against the Cincinnati Bengals. While that is justified, it is clouding everyone's judgment on the kind of preseason he is having. Johnson has played well for the Bears, proving he is still a solid power back, so fans need to back off a bit because he's doing his job well.

Jordan van den Berg, DT (four tackles)

Van den Berg is the definition of someone who doesn't have the stats to prove how great he's been. He has been bullying offensive linemen and blowing up plays in the backfield. Van den Berg is playing his way into the starting lineup because he looks great in the preseason.

Scotty Miller, WR (five receptions for 55 yards)

Miller is averaging 11 yards per reception, which isn't flashy, but he is doing his job. Of the five receptions, three of them have gone for first downs. Chicago's wide receiver room is deep, so he probably still won't make the 53-man roster, but he is going to get some other NFL team looking his way.

Tory Taylor, P (49.9 yards per punt and two pinned inside the 20-yard line)

Okay, maybe this shows how good Taylor has been, but no one is talking about his preseason, so this is just an excuse to praise him. The punter position is a thankless job, but Taylor had a solid 2025 campaign and appears to be on pace to play even better in 2026. Bears fans have to give Taylor credit for not stressing them out, as he is doing his job well.

Miller Moss, QB (16-of-29 for 151 yards, one rushing attempt for five yards)

Moss has improved over the last two games, showing good progress even though he has almost no chance of making the team. His performance in the last game against the Bengals showed clear improvement over his Week 1 game against the Cleveland Browns. Moss should get plenty of work in the final game, as a chance to make his argument to get on the practice squad or land on another NFL team.

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