New York
Jets
0-3
34
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets secured a decisive 34-21 victory over the Chicago Bears in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff race. This matchup was crucial for both teams, as they looked to gain momentum heading into the heart of the season.
J.J. McCarthy was the standout for the Jets, throwing for an impressive 320 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Garrett Wilson was his top target, racking up 197 receiving yards and proving to be a consistent threat downfield. While D'Andre Swift had a strong performance for the Bears with 128 rushing yards, it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Jets' explosive aerial attack.
Defensively, the Jets made their mark with a critical performance highlighted by Demario Davis, who recorded two interceptions, turning the tide in favor of New York. David Bailey added to the pressure on Chicago’s offense with a sack, while the Jets' defense as a whole managed to stifle key plays at crucial moments. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Davis's second interception set up a touchdown drive, allowing the Jets to pull away just before halftime.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 29 | 16 | 55% | 320 | 3 | 3 | 88.9 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 19 | 6 | 32% | 145 | 1 | 3 | 38.1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 16 | 128 | 8.0 | 29 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 11 | 70 | 6.4 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| J.J. McCarthy | QB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrew Beck | FB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kene Nwangwu | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 6 | 197 | 32.8 | 110 | 2 | 88 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 63 | 63.0 | 43 | 1 | 63 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 9 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 36 | 12.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 1 | 26 | 26.0 | 7 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Malik McClain | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | 2 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jahdae Walker | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | — | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermod McCoy | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T'Vondre Sweat | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Colson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Bolden | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| VJ Payne | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

