New York Jets Fall 23-12 at Chicago as Kyle Monangai Scores Twice
Oct. 4, 2026 — Kyle Monangai scored two rushing touchdowns and the Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12 on Sunday. Monangai had a 1-yard score in the first quarter and a 5-yard touchdown run in the third as the Bears built and maintained a lead. Chicago converted field goals at key moments to extend the margin and hold off New York.
The Bears got three field goals from Cairo Santos, including two in the second quarter and one in the fourth that stretched the lead. Chicago’s offense produced several sustained drives, including scoring sequences of 72 and 77 yards that resulted in points. Monangai’s work on the ground helped the Bears control time of possession and keep the Jets off the field.
New York’s scoring came via two Jason Sanders field goals and a late big play from quarterback Geno Smith. Smith hit Isaiah Williams on a 58-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, but the subsequent PAT attempt failed, leaving the Jets trailing by 11. The Jets were unable to generate additional scoring after that two-play, 72-yard sequence and fell short of a comeback.
With the victory, the Bears improved to 3-1, while the Jets dropped to 1-3, according to the official game line. Chicago’s combination of rushing success and reliable kicking proved decisive in a game with limited offensive bursts from New York. The final scoring summary reflected a defensive struggle punctuated by explosive plays and timely special-teams execution.
NFL Sports Blog Take
Chicago’s ground attack, led by Kyle Monangai, set the tone and allowed the Bears to sustain drives and convert field-goal opportunities, which proved critical in a game without many sustained scoring flurries. New York showed the ability to strike quickly with Geno Smith’s 58-yard touchdown pass but lacked consistent production between those big plays, settling for field goals earlier. The loss leaves the Jets in need of more balanced offensive drives and defensive stops to avoid falling further behind in the standings, while the Bears can take encouragement from a complementary performance that produced points in multiple ways.