New York
Jets
1-2
41
FINAL
20
Chicago
Bears
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the New York Jets defeated the Chicago Bears 41-20 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The victory solidifies the Jets' standing as a formidable contender, showcasing their offensive prowess and strategic play as they look to build momentum heading into the next game.
Quarterback Tyler Shough led the way for the Jets, throwing for an impressive 322 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his ability to connect with his receivers. Michael Wilson was a standout target, racking up 117 receiving yards, while David Montgomery contributed significantly on the ground with 61 rushing yards, helping to keep the Bears' defense on their heels throughout the match.
Defensively, the Jets made their presence felt, with Will McDonald IV registering two sacks, showcasing their ability to pressure the quarterback. A pivotal moment came when Brandon Jones intercepted a pass, shifting the momentum firmly in the Jets’ favor and effectively sealing the game. The Bears struggled to respond to the consistent pressure and playmaking from the Jets’ defense, ultimately leading to their defeat.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 38 | 23 | 61% | 322 | 3 | 0 | 114.1 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 32 | 21 | 66% | 300 | 1 | 1 | 93.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Montgomery | HB | 11 | 61 | 5.5 | 20 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Kaleb Johnson | HB | 10 | 53 | 5.3 | 24 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 8 | 23 | 2.9 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 18 | 3.6 | — | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Wilson | WR | 8 | 117 | 14.6 | 23 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Malachi Fields | WR | 6 | 117 | 19.5 | 74 | 1 | 70 | 0 |
| Mack Hollins | WR | 6 | 104 | 17.3 | 49 | 1 | 44 | 0 |
| Hunter Henry | TE | 5 | 81 | 16.2 | 28 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 3 | 61 | 20.3 | 52 | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 9 | 0 | 16 | 2 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 36 | 18.0 | 4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Najee Harris | HB | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| David Montgomery | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | TE | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cade Otton | TE | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzel Perryman | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Stokes | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derwin James Jr | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quay Walker | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mike Hughes | CB | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quincy Williams | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Derek Stingley Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon Hargrave | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamel Dean | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin Morrison | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Johnson II | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Baylon Spector | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Braswell | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Elliss | WILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jabrill Peppers | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ruben Hyppolite II | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Chris Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenny Clark | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Gay | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Rigoberto Sanchez | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ryan Fitzgerald | K | 2 | 2 | 5 | 51 |

