New York
Jets
2-1
28
FINAL
38
Chicago
Bears
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an exhilarating Week 4 matchup, the Chicago Bears topped the New York Jets 38-28, solidifying their position in the early season standings. With both teams looking to assert themselves, the stakes were high as they battled for momentum in the 2026 season.
Ben Roethlisberger had a standout performance for the Bears, throwing for three touchdowns and leading a potent offensive attack. Johnny Knox was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 167 receiving yards, while Matt Forte contributed on the ground with 61 rushing yards. The Jets' Mark Sanchez also had a solid outing, throwing for 302 yards and keeping the game competitive throughout.
Defensively, the Bears made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Julius Peppers was a force, not only leading the team with 5 total tackles but also recording an impressive 3.5 sacks. Tim Jennings added two interceptions, showcasing the Bears' ability to capitalize on turnovers. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Jennings picked off a pass, setting up a touchdown that pushed Chicago ahead and ultimately sealed the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 33 | 18 | 55% | 302 | 2 | 3 | 67.9 |
| Ben Roethlisberger | QB | 11 | 6 | 55% | 267 | 3 | 1 | 101.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Forte | HB | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Mark Sanchez | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | — | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 8 | 4 | 0.5 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Devin Hester | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Turner | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Knox | WR | 2 | 167 | 83.5 | 68 | 2 | 87 | 1 |
| Jacoby Jones | WR | 2 | 88 | 44.0 | 18 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jeremy Shockey | TE | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 32 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Patrick Turner | WR | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 28 | 1 | 31 | 1 |
| Plaxico Burress | WR | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | — | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Samuel Hurd | WR | 1 | 44 | 44.0 | 5 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
| LaDainian Tomlinson | HB | 4 | 42 | 10.5 | 28 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Devin Hester | WR | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 4 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Matt Forte | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Andre Smith | TE | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julius Peppers | LEDG | 5 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tim Jennings | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Eric Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Brian Urlacher | MIKE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Harris | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Danieal Manning | FS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Conte | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antonio Cromartie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Israel Idonije | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brodney Pool | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden Dugger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack Bowman | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Smith | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Corey Graham | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Chykie Brown | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robbie Gould | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 24 |
| Nick Folk | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

