New York
Jets
1-2
42
FINAL
35
Chicago
Bears
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling showdown, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 42-35 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, securing a crucial victory that keeps their playoff hopes alive. Both teams showcased their offensive prowess, but it was the Jets who ultimately triumphed in this high-scoring affair.
Caleb Williams led the Bears with an impressive performance, throwing for 188 yards and three touchdowns, while D'Andre Swift added 85 rushing yards to the mix. However, it was Kenyon Sadiq of the Jets who stole the spotlight with a staggering 180 receiving yards, making key catches that propelled New York to victory.
On the defensive side, the Jets made their presence felt, with David Bailey recording three sacks and Brandon Stephens securing two interceptions, crucial in turning the tide of the game. The Jets' defense stepped up at critical moments, with Bailey's relentless pressure disrupting the Bears' rhythm and Stephens' picks sealing the deal, marking a significant turning point in this closely contested matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 17 | 11 | 188 | 3 | 3 | 102.0 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Jacory Croskey-Merritt | HB | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 9 | 180 | 20.0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 109 | 36.3 | 2 | 64 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 4 | 108 | 27.0 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 34 | 17.0 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 3 | 29 | 9.7 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 3 | 16 | 5.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bailey | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Marshon Lattimore | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Highsmith | REDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Drue Tranquill | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Turner | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 51 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

