A game the Jets nearly stole, a running back with an unanswered injury question and a handful of roster moves defined a week that ends with a trip to Chicago. The Jets (1–2) visit the Bears on Sunday, October 4 on the 2026 Jets schedule.

Between September 26 and October 2, the Jets lost 31–24 at Detroit, saw Breece Hall leave the game hurt, reshuffled their kicker and offensive line depth, and watched rookie Kenyon Sadiq win Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week. Chicago is next, at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

How did the Jets lose at Detroit in Week 3?

They erased a 14-point deficit and then ran out of time. The Jets trailed 24–10 entering the fourth quarter, tied it at 24, and lost when Jahmyr Gibbs scored his third touchdown with three minutes left. Geno Smith finished 31 of 37 for 321 yards and three touchdowns, and a late fumble sealed it, as covered in our Jets-Lions Week 3 recap.

What is the latest on Breece Hall’s injury?

The club still has not given a diagnosis or timeline. Hall left the Detroit game, and the club first described the injury as a thigh injury in the post-game recap, as reported in our Breece Hall injury update. The official Week 4 injury report now lists it as a quad injury, and he did not practice Wednesday or Thursday. We are reporting both designations as the club has published them and not reconciling them.

Who did the Jets elevate and sign before Detroit?

Three players moved the day before the game. On September 26 the Jets signed receiver Jamaal Pritchett to the active roster and elevated kicker Jason Sanders and receiver Sterling Shepard, and Shepard caught the two-point conversion that tied the game. The full breakdown is in our Jamaal Pritchett roster move report.

Why did the Jets sign Jason Sanders and waive Blake Grupe?

The club did not give a reason. On September 29 the Jets signed Sanders to the active roster, waived Grupe and cornerback Jordan Clark, and added offensive linemen Nick Dawkins and Jimmy Morrissey to the practice squad. Sanders leads the team with 20 points on 5-of-6 field goals, per the club, and the details are in our Sanders signing story.

What roster moves did the Jets make on October 1?

They promoted another lineman and brought two players back. Per the club’s transaction release, the Jets signed offensive lineman Kohl Levao to the active roster from the practice squad, and Clark and Grupe rejoined the practice squad after clearing waivers. Safety John Saunders Jr. was released from the practice squad.

Which Jet won a national award this week?

Tight end Kenyon Sadiq. The No. 16 overall pick won Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown at Detroit, per the club, making him the first Jets rookie tight end with 100 receiving yards in a game since 2008. His season is tracked on the Kenyon Sadiq player page.

What is the status of Mason Taylor’s thumb injury?

Taylor is still not practicing. He was ruled out of the Detroit game with a thumb injury, as covered in our Mason Taylor injury report, and the Thursday Week 4 report lists him as did-not-participate on both Wednesday and Thursday. The Friday report with game designations had not been published at the time of writing. Current designations live on the Jets injury report hub.

What is next for the Jets?

The Bears, on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX. Our Week 4 preview of Jets at Bears covers kickoff and broadcast details, Aaron Glenn facing Ben Johnson and the Bears’ quarterback question.

What was the Jets’ record after Week 3 of the 2026 season?

The Jets were 1–2 after a 31–24 loss at Detroit in Week 3, following a 23–10 win at Tennessee and a 20–17 overtime loss to Green Bay.

What injury does Breece Hall have?

The club first described it as a thigh injury after the Week 3 game, and its Week 4 injury report lists a quad injury. The team has not announced a diagnosis or timeline.

Who won NFL Rookie of the Week for the Jets?

Tight end Kenyon Sadiq won Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week after seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown against the Lions.

Did the Jets sign Jason Sanders to the active roster?

Yes. On September 29 the Jets signed Sanders to the active roster and waived kicker Blake Grupe. The club did not give a reason for the waiver.

Who did the Jets sign to the active roster on October 1?

The Jets signed offensive lineman Kohl Levao to the active roster from the practice squad, per the club’s transaction release.

Who do the Jets play in Week 4?

The Jets play at the Chicago Bears on Sunday, October 4 at 1:00 p.m. ET at Soldier Field, on FOX.