Bears Overcome Jets
Chicago Bears defeat New York Jets 23-12 to improve record
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The Chicago Bears dominated the New York Jets 23-12 in Week 4, improving to 3-1 and proving they can win without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. Bears Wire reported that backup Tyson Bagent led the offense efficiently while running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, controlling the game on the ground. The Bears never punted and dominated time of possession 42:45 to 17:15, wearing down a Jets defense that managed just 157 total yards.
Chicago's defensive unit held New York to 12 points and forced Geno Smith into three sacks. The Jet Press noted that while the Jets broke their nearly two-year interception drought with four picks, penalties negated most of the turnover advantage. The Bears face Green Bay next, with questions remaining about when Williams will return from his hamstring injury.
Monangai Takes Over in Bears' Ground Attack
Kyle Monangai became the focal point of Chicago's offense after D'Andre Swift fumbled in the third quarter. Kansas City Star reported that the running back carried the workload with 30 carries for 146 yards and scored twice from close range. The Bears rushed for 232 total yards and never relied on deep passing, keeping the Jets' defense exhausted and unable to generate stops.
Tyson Bagent managed the game efficiently without mistakes, completing 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards. One interception by Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick happened early, but Chicago's ground-based approach limited opportunities for New York's secondary. The Bears converted 7 of 15 third downs while the Jets managed zero conversions in seven attempts.
Jets' Turnovers Wasted by Penalties and Stagnation
New York broke a 20-game interception drought by picking off four Bagent passes but failed to capitalize on the takeaways. The Jet Press explained that 12 penalties for 7 yards negated three of those potential turnovers, undermining the defense's rare success. Geno Smith threw for just 119 yards on 8-of-15 completions and took three sacks as the offense never found rhythm.
The Jets' inability to move the ball was stark: zero third-down conversions in seven attempts and only 157 total yards of offense. Chicago's defensive line generated consistent pressure, sacking Smith three times and forcing the offense into one-dimensional play. Isaiah Williams caught the only touchdown pass late in the game, but it came too late to threaten the Bears' lead.
Ben Johnson Guides Bears Through QB Injuries
Head coach Ben Johnson has now guided Chicago to back-to-back victories with two different backup quarterbacks after Caleb Williams suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2. Case Keenum led a 27-7 win over Philadelphia in Week 3, and Bagent delivered Sunday's dominant performance. This 3-1 start keeps the Bears in playoff contention as they prepare for a crucial division matchup against Green Bay.
Chicago's next task is maintaining momentum without knowing when Williams will be available. The team never punted Sunday and controlled the game from start to finish, suggesting the offense can function effectively even without its star quarterback. The Green Bay game looms as a critical test of whether the Bears' resilience can hold up against a division rival.
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