New York
Jets
2-1
35
FINAL
21
Chicago
Bears
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive victory, the New York Jets topped the Chicago Bears 35-21 in Week 4 of the 2026 season, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt. The Jets' strong offensive performance was crucial, as they sought to build momentum for the rest of the season.
Geno Smith was the standout for the Jets, throwing for four touchdowns and leading his team with precision. Meanwhile, Caleb Williams of the Bears showcased his dual-threat capability, passing for 305 yards and adding 48 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with New York's explosive offense. Colston Loveland made a significant impact in the passing game for Chicago, racking up 123 receiving yards.
On the defensive side, Joseph Ossai was a game-changer for the Jets, recording 6 total tackles and an impressive 3.5 sacks, disrupting the Bears' rhythm throughout the contest. The turning point came in the second half when Ossai's relentless pressure led to a crucial turnover, allowing the Jets to extend their lead and ultimately secure the win. Demario Davis also contributed with a key interception, further sealing the Bears' fate in this matchup.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 34 | 21 | 62% | 305 | 2 | 3 | 73.7 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 17 | 9 | 53% | 249 | 4 | 2 | 98.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 10 | 24 | 2.4 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Kyle Monangai | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colston Loveland | TE | 5 | 123 | 24.6 | 62 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 111 | 37.0 | 30 | 1 | 69 | 1 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 2 | 89 | 44.5 | 53 | 2 | 79 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 42 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 18 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | — | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 6 | 34 | 5.7 | 32 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Luther Burden III | WR | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Ossai | LEDG | 6 | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kingsley Enagbare | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| T.J. Edwards | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| David Onyemata | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Ojabo | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keyshaun Elliott | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Stephens | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

