Bears defeat Jets 23-12 as Kyle Monangai rushes for two touchdowns
- bearswire.usatoday.com reported that Tyson Bagent played the entire game at quarterback for Chicago while running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns to secure the...
- The Chicago offense controlled the contest by possessing the ball for nearly 43 minutes and accumulating nearly 500 total yards compared to just 157 yards for the Jets.
- Wide receiver Rome Odunze secured six receptions for 94 yards, marking his highest receiving output in nearly a year, according to bearswire.usatoday.com.
The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12 on Oct. 4, 2026, to improve to a 3-1 record. bearswire.usatoday.com reported that Tyson Bagent played the entire game at quarterback for Chicago while running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns to secure the win.
Kyle Monangai Leads Ground Attack in Dominant Victory
The Chicago offense controlled the contest by possessing the ball for nearly 43 minutes and accumulating nearly 500 total yards compared to just 157 yards for the Jets. bearswire.usatoday.com noted that the Bears converted 34 first downs while limiting New York to only seven. Kyle Monangai carried the offense with a career-high 30 carries for 146 yards and two rushing touchdowns, stepping up after a fumble by teammate D’Andre Swift. Monangai recorded his second-most rushing yards and his first game with multiple rushing touchdowns, proving why he belongs in the NFL against a Jets defense that entered the matchup as one of the best rushing defenses in the league, while New York was playing without their star running back, Breece Hall.
Rome Odunze and Luther Burden III Step Up Through the Air
Wide receiver Rome Odunze secured six receptions for 94 yards, marking his highest receiving output in nearly a year, according to bearswire.usatoday.com. Luther Burden III added four catches for 63 yards and an 11-yard run, continuing his productive stretch of games while starting quarterback Caleb Williams remains sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Defensive Pressure and Special Teams Seal the Outcome
Cairo Santos converted all three field goal attempts and two extra points to contribute 11 points for Chicago. Obeyingbo extended his streak to three games with a sack. The Bears also limited the Jets to just 59 rushing yards, an accomplishment following three consecutive games allowing over 100 yards on the ground, aided by New York’s struggling run game and the absence of Breece Hall. Santos has not missed a field goal all season except for a block in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings that had nothing to do with him, and his 11 points proved to be the difference in the game.
Tyrique Stevenson Blunder Hampers Defensive Shutout Bid
Despite holding New York scoreless for more than 50 minutes, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson allowed a late 58-yard touchdown reception to Isaiah Williams. bearswire.usatoday.com reported that the defensive lapse narrowed Chicago’s lead and prevented what would have otherwise been a more decisive 23-6 final score.
