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5 things to watch as Jets face Bears in Week 4 of 2026 NFL season

The New York Jets prepare for their third straight matchup against an NFC North opponent as they visit the Chicago Bears in Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season. Following consecutive tight defeats against Green Bay and Detroit, New York seeks to rebound offensively while managing several key injuries.

Running back Breece Hall is listed as week-to-week due to a quad injury sustained in Detroit, leaving Braelon Allen to take the starting role with Isaiah Davis backing him up. Additionally, offensive lineman Dylan Parham suffered a knee injury, prompting recent trade addition Jordan Meredith to step in at left guard.

On the other side, Chicago enters the contest facing quarterback uncertainty after Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent missed practice last week. Case Keenum stepped in to guide the Bears to a resounding victory over Philadelphia, though head coach Ben Johnson has not revealed his definitive starter for Sunday.

Meanwhile, Jets quarterback Geno Smith looks to build on a stellar performance where he threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns despite playing without wide receivers Adonai Mitchell and Mason Taylor, relying instead on strong outings from Garrett Wilson, Kenyon Sadiq, and Jeremy Ruckert.

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