The Jets (1–2) head to Chicago needing to turn two one-score losses into a win, and the first-year head coach on the other sideline is a man Aaron Glenn knows well. Sunday at Soldier Field is the fourth date on the 2026 Jets schedule.
The Jets (1–2) play at the Chicago Bears (2–1) on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Soldier Field on FOX. Chicago is coming off a 27–7 Monday night win over Philadelphia, while the Jets did not practice Breece Hall, Adonai Mitchell or Dylan Parham on Thursday.
When and where do the Jets play the Bears in Week 4?
Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago. FOX has the broadcast with Tim Brando on play-by-play, Drew Brees as analyst and Kristina Pink on the sideline, per the club’s official broadcast listing. The radio call is on Q104.3 (WAXQ-FM) with Bob Wischusen and Anthony Becht, and the Spanish-language call is on WBLS 107.5 FM. Streaming is available through FOX One for subscribers, and local games can be watched on a phone or tablet through NFL+.
Why is this game a Glenn vs. Ben Johnson story?
Because they spent years on the same Detroit staff. Aaron Glenn was the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2021 through 2024, and Ben Johnson ran the offense on that staff. Glenn described the relationship in the club’s preview coverage: “We were so competitive in move the ball situations on how we wanted to beat each other, but it made both of us better.” He added of Johnson, “He’s a damn good coach.”
Who will play quarterback for the Bears?
That is the open question, and the Bears’ own designation will settle it. Caleb Williams is listed with a hamstring injury and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, according to the Week 4 injury report published by the Jets. The club’s preview coverage expects Case Keenum to start if Williams cannot, after Keenum completed 24 of 34 passes for 247 yards and two touchdowns against the Eagles with no sacks allowed. Chicago’s final Friday designations were not out at the time of writing.
How have the Jets played through three games?
Better than the 1–2 record, especially on offense. Geno Smith leads the NFL with a 75.5 percent completion rate, per the club, and he was 31 of 37 for 321 yards and three touchdowns in the 31–24 loss at Detroit, even though he was sacked five times. Garrett Wilson caught 10 passes for 107 yards, and Kenyon Sadiq had seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown, which earned him Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week honors.
The Jets are also getting answers after the other team scores. Per the club’s stock report, the offense has scored on 55 percent of its response possessions this season, averaging 3.9 points on those drives, compared with a 35.2 percent scoring rate and 2.0 points per drive last year. The club also lists the defense second in the league overall, and kicker Jason Sanders, now on the active roster, has made 5 of 6 field goals.
Which Jets are on the Week 4 injury report?
Ten, with five of them out of practice on both days. On the official Thursday report, published at 4:00 p.m. ET, running back Breece Hall (quad), linebacker Kiko Mauigoa (quad), receiver Adonai Mitchell (finger), guard Dylan Parham (knee) and tight end Mason Taylor (thumb) did not participate Wednesday or Thursday. Edge Kingsley Enagbare (knee) was limited Wednesday and did not practice Thursday. Tight ends Jeremy Ruckert (knee) and Kenyon Sadiq (back) were limited both days, and running back Kene Nwangwu (back) was a full participant both days.
Minkah Fitzpatrick (groin) went from limited on Wednesday to full on Thursday. Glenn said Wednesday there is “a really good chance he’ll be out there playing this weekend,” and the club had not issued a game designation. The Friday report, with designations, had not been published at the time of writing. The club has not given a diagnosis beyond “quad” for Hall or a return timeline; see Hall’s status and the Jets injury report hub for current designations.
If Hall cannot go, the club’s coverage points to Braelon Allen, who has 19 carries for 72 yards this season, and Isaiah Davis, who has no carries yet in 2026. Glenn said of Davis, “he’s going to get his shot.” The Jets also signed offensive lineman Kohl Levao to the active roster from the practice squad on Thursday.
What decides this game?
Whether the Jets can finish drives and stop turning good games into one-score losses. The offense rallied from 14 down at Detroit, the defense ranks second in the league by the club’s count, and the lead has still slipped away twice. A Bears team that just won 27–7 with Keenum at quarterback will not hand Glenn an easy answer.
What time is the Jets vs. Bears game in Week 4?
Kickoff is Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Soldier Field in Chicago.
What channel is Jets vs. Bears on?
FOX is carrying the game, with Tim Brando on play-by-play, Drew Brees as analyst and Kristina Pink on the sideline.
What are the Jets’ and Bears’ records going into Week 4?
The Jets are 1–2 after a 31–24 loss at Detroit, and the Bears are 2–1 after a 27–7 win over Philadelphia on Monday night.
Is Caleb Williams playing against the Jets?
Williams is listed with a hamstring injury and did not practice Wednesday or Thursday, per the Week 4 injury report published by the Jets. Chicago’s final designation was not out at the time of writing.
Is Minkah Fitzpatrick playing against the Bears?
Fitzpatrick (groin) was limited Wednesday and full Thursday. Aaron Glenn said there is “a really good chance he’ll be out there playing this weekend,” and the club had not issued a game designation at the time of writing.
Is Breece Hall playing against the Bears?
Hall (quad) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. The Jets had not issued a game designation or a return timeline at the time of writing.