New York
Jets
1-2
21
FINAL
20
Chicago
Bears
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 21-20 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. With both teams looking to gain momentum, this matchup was crucial for playoff positioning as the season progresses.
Geno Smith led the charge for the Jets, throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in clutch moments. Adonai Mitchell emerged as his favorite target, racking up 77 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the Jets' offensive success. Meanwhile, D'Andre Swift kept the Bears competitive on the ground, finishing with 84 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the victory.
Defensively, the Bears made their presence felt, with Dillon Thieneman leading the way with four total tackles and Montez Sweat recording a sack. However, the game’s turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Grady Jarrett intercepted a critical pass, giving the Bears a chance to retake the lead. Ultimately, the Jets' defense held firm in the final moments, sealing a hard-fought win on the road.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geno Smith | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 171 | 2 | 3 | 92.6 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 15 | 6 | 40% | 81 | 0 | 1 | 30.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 12 | 84 | 7.0 | 22 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 15 | 54 | 3.6 | 19 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | FB | 4 | 24 | 6.0 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Geno Smith | QB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jaren Hall | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 3 | 77 | 25.7 | 45 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 57 | 28.5 | 24 | 0 | 39 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 3 | 32 | 10.7 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Kalif Raymond | WR | 1 | 31 | 31.0 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 17 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| D'Andre Swift | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Taysom Hill | FB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Montez Sweat | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dane Belton | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Cisco | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Moore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamien Sherwood | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan van den Berg | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Sanborn | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Lewis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dayo Odeyingbo | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Will McDonald IV | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 49 |
| Jason Sanders | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

