New York
Jets
0-3
14
FINAL
40
Chicago
Bears
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Chicago Bears topped the New York Jets 40-14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. The victory was crucial for Chicago, as they look to build momentum heading into the heart of the season.
Caleb Williams was the star of the show for the Bears, throwing for 266 yards and an impressive four touchdowns. He showcased his versatility and precision, connecting with Rome Odunze for 112 receiving yards, helping to stretch the field and keep the Jets' defense on their heels. D'Andre Swift added a solid 65 rushing yards, providing balance to Chicago's offensive attack.
Defensively, the Bears made significant contributions to the outcome, with Grady Jarrett leading the charge with two sacks, disrupting the Jets' offensive rhythm. Dillon Thieneman's interception further stymied any potential momentum for New York. The turning point came in the second quarter when Chicago scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively putting the game out of reach and showcasing their dominance on both sides of the ball.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 266 | 4 | 0 | 137.7 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 36 | 21 | 58% | 251 | 1 | 2 | 65.8 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 17 | 65 | 3.8 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 13 | 45 | 3.5 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 9 | 21 | 2.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 6 | 19 | 3.2 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 3 | 18 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 4 | 11 | 2.8 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 112 | 37.3 | 74 | 1 | 80 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 90 | 15.0 | 17 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 21 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 24 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 33 | 11.0 | 3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 4 | 31 | 7.8 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 10 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jeremy Ruckert | TE | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 4 | 1.3 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Rico Dowdle | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Queen | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Marco Jackson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Baron | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Jackson Jr | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 4 | 4 | 4 | 56 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 2 | 2 | 0 | 49 |

