New York
Jets
1-2
57
FINAL
58
Chicago
Bears
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 58-57 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The stakes were high as both teams sought to establish momentum early in the season, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in a nail-biting finish.
Joe Burrow showcased an incredible performance for the Jets, throwing for a staggering 747 yards and eight touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win. On the other side, James Cook III contributed significantly to the Bears' ground game with 82 rushing yards, while the receiving unit was led by Dont'e Thornton Jr., who amassed 404 yards through the air, further emphasizing the offensive fireworks on display.
Defensively, the Bears made key plays that ultimately swung the game in their favor. Myles Garrett was a standout with three sacks, consistently pressuring Burrow, while Jaycee Horn's two interceptions proved crucial in stifling the Jets' momentum. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Horn's second pick set up a crucial touchdown, allowing the Bears to hold off the Jets in a thrilling finale.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 54 | 25 | 46% | 747 | 8 | 3 | 109.1 |
| Fernando Mendoza | QB | 29 | 14 | 48% | 418 | 5 | 2 | 105.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 82 | 5.9 | 21 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 9 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 8 | 12 | 1.5 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 9 | 404 | 44.9 | 185 | 2 | 94 | 0 |
| KaVontae Turpin | WR | 6 | 235 | 39.2 | 35 | 3 | 79 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 164 | 54.7 | 76 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 7 | 110 | 15.7 | 94 | 3 | 62 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 77 | 38.5 | 17 | 0 | 59 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 67 | 33.5 | 24 | 1 | 47 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 3 | 56 | 18.7 | 31 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Pat Freiermuth | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | — | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Quinshon Judkins | HB | 3 | 17 | 5.7 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaycee Horn | CB | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Myles Garrett | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keionte Scott | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Watson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Porter | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tykee Smith | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lathan Ransom | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrell Baker Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu Latu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keisean Nixon | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zakee Wheatley | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Moro Ojomo | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 3 | 3 | 7 | 52 |
| Braden Mann | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 49 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

