New York
Jets
3-0
49
FINAL
56
Chicago
Bears
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 4 showdown, the Chicago Bears narrowly defeated the New York Jets with a final score of 56-49, solidifying their position in the early part of the 2026 season. Both teams were vying for a crucial win, but it was the Bears who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Quarterback Caleb Williams led the charge for Chicago, throwing for 314 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure. Meanwhile, Jaylen Wright took the ground game by storm, racking up an impressive 271 rushing yards, while Zavion Thomas made his mark with 138 receiving yards, proving to be a reliable target throughout the matchup.
Defensively, the Bears managed to disrupt the Jets' rhythm, with James Lynch registering a sack that contributed to the pressure on New York's offense. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when Chicago's defense held firm, preventing a potential game-tying drive from the Jets, allowing the Bears to hang on for the victory. The defensive plays made all the difference in a game defined by relentless offense.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Williams | QB | 14 | 9 | 64% | 314 | 3 | 1 | 117.5 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 25 | 20 | 80% | 294 | 2 | 0 | 142.3 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 7 | 6 | 86% | 134 | 2 | 0 | 158.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 19 | 271 | 14.3 | 24 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Joe Milton | QB | 2 | 26 | 13.0 | 2 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Caleb Williams | QB | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Braelon Allen | HB | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zavion Thomas | WR | 4 | 138 | 34.5 | 31 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 120 | 13.3 | 124 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 7 | 115 | 16.4 | 37 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Rome Odunze | WR | 3 | 107 | 35.7 | 43 | 1 | 61 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 31 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Colston Loveland | TE | 2 | 69 | 34.5 | 29 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Arian Smith | WR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 0 |
| Omari Evans | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Belton | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Bolden | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Xavier Woods | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Lynch | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demario Davis | MIKE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dillon Thieneman | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylon Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jarvis Brownlee Jr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| David Bailey | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyler Gordon | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grady Jarrett | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trevin Wallace | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Erick Hunter | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique Stevenson Sr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jowon Briggs | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marcelino McCrary-Ball | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Booker | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Santos | K | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

