New York
Jets
0-3
20
FINAL
17
Chicago
Bears
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the New York Jets narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears 20-17, showcasing their resilience and determination as they fought for a pivotal win in the 2026 season. Both teams entered this contest looking to build momentum, but it was the Jets who ultimately emerged victorious, thanks to a strong performance from their offense.
Trevor Lawrence led the charge for New York, throwing for 305 yards and a touchdown, while Makai Lemon made a significant impact in the receiving game, racking up 126 yards. The Jets' offense demonstrated balance and efficiency, effectively managing the clock and capitalizing on key opportunities throughout the game.
Defensively, Blake Cashman stood out for the Jets with eight total tackles, helping to stifle the Bears' offensive efforts. The game’s turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Jets' defense held strong, forcing a crucial turnover that allowed New York to regain possession and ultimately seal the win. The combination of timely defensive stops and offensive execution proved decisive as the Jets secured the hard-fought victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 35 | 20 | 57% | 305 | 1 | 0 | 95.5 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 44 | 25 | 57% | 229 | 1 | 0 | 78.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Javonte Williams | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 16 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 7 | 26 | 3.7 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trevor Lawrence | QB | 5 | 24 | 4.8 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| C.J. Stroud | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Makai Lemon | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makai Lemon | WR | 6 | 126 | 21.0 | 84 | 1 | 80 | 1 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 9 | 79 | 8.8 | 27 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 4 | 65 | 16.3 | 18 | 0 | 28 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 49 | 16.3 | 15 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 7 | 0 | 23 | 1 |
| Parker Washington | HB | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 7 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Cole Kmet | TE | 2 | 40 | 20.0 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 1 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Colby Parkinson | TE | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 5 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Mason Taylor | TE | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jauan Jennings | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Javonte Williams | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tank Bigsby | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Cashman | MIKE | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Braden Fiske | DT | 4 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | LEDG | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mack Wilson Sr | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Henry To'oTo'o | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarrian Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren Kinchens | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Fuller | SS | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kayvon Thibodeaux | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carlton Davis III | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Smael Mondon Jr | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Budda Baker | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrice Knight | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devonte Wyatt | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxx Crosby | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahlani Tavai | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcus Jones | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Folk | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 37 |
| Ethan Evans | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 3 | 2 | 52 |

