New York
Jets
1-2
42
FINAL
45
Chicago
Bears
0-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New York Jets, 45-42, in a game that had major playoff implications. Both teams entered the contest needing a win to bolster their postseason hopes, but it was the Bears who ultimately emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Cade Klubnik shone for the Jets, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense under pressure. Mike Washington Jr. provided a strong ground game, rushing for 112 yards and keeping the Bears' defense on its heels. Kenyon Sadiq was a reliable target, amassing 81 receiving yards, contributing to the Jets' dynamic aerial attack.
While the Jets' offense had standout performances, it was the Bears' defense that made crucial plays at key moments. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Chicago's defense forced a critical turnover, allowing them to maintain their slim lead. The Jets' inability to capitalize on their offensive momentum ultimately cost them in a game defined by explosive plays and strategic defensive stops.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 23 | 10 | 43% | 219 | 3 | 3 | 77.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 20 | 11 | 55% | 218 | 2 | 3 | 87.0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 2 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 8 | 112 | 14.0 | 14 | 1 | 73 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 19 | 70 | 3.7 | 18 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 8 | 38 | 4.8 | 4 | 1 | 37 | 2 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | — | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 42 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mike Washington Jr | HB | 2 | 78 | 39.0 | 72 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 3 | 70 | 23.3 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 3 | 62 | 20.7 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 17 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 30 | 30.0 | 10 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | — | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Rodgers Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 3 | 3 | 4 | 53 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |

