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Chicago Bears News / Yardbarker / October 4

Bears HC Ben Johnson got creative with Week 4 starting QB decision

The Chicago Bears are in action Sunday afternoon against the New York Jets, once again without starting quarterback Caleb Williams. This left head coach Ben Johnson with a decision to make.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Bears vs. Jets Week 4 Final Predictions: Who Wins and Why?

The Chicago Bears enter Week 4 looking to build on a strong start to the season, but they will face a New York Jets team capable of making things difficult at Soldier Field.

NFL News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 4

Chicago Bears vs. New York Jets Inactives: Who's In, Who's Out For Week 4

The Chicago Bears and New York Jets have put out their lists of inactives ahead of the Week 4 game on Sunday afternoon at Soldier Field. No surprises for the Bears when it comes to their inactives for this week.

Chicago Bears News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 4

Bears Week 4 injury report vs. Jets: What it means for fantasy football

Caleb Williams is out, so Tyson Bagent is the expected Chicago starter, and D’Andre Swift looks ready to play after a full Friday practice. The Chicago Bears head into Week 4 against the New York Jets without their franchise quarterback.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4

3 Bold Predictions for Bears in Week 4 vs. Jets

The Chicago Bears enter Week 4 looking to build on their strong start to the season as they prepare to host the New York Jets at Soldier Field. Chicago has shown plenty of playmaking ability on defense and an effective rushing attack through the first three weeks.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 4

Chicago Bears Week 4 Keys to Victory: Rookie DB's Must Ground the Jets

The Chicago Bears' Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets may not seem significant at first glance, but this arguably one of their most important games of the 2026 season.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Luther Burden III News / Athlon Sports / October 4

D'Andre Swift, Luther Burden III Projected Fantasy Points in Week 4 vs. Jets

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for a big Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets. The Bears, even without Caleb Williams, picked up a very impressive Week 3 victory over the Eagles to improve to 2-1.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 4

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: D'Andre Swift, Luther Burden, Kyle Monangai

When the Chicago Bears do battle with the New York Jets in Week 4, Kyle Monangai, Luther Burden and D'Andre Swift are all going to be in the lineup. Swift,

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Which Bears To Start or Sit in Week 4 vs. Jets

With Week 4 on the horizon, fantasy managers have some important decisions to make with the Chicago Bears facing the New York Jets. Several Bears players have favorable matchups, while others could struggle to produce against a defense that has performed well in specific areas.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 4

Chicago Bears cornerback flabbergasted by infamous Jets record

With Aaron Glenn calling the shots, the Chicago Bears know they can’t take the New York Jets defense lightly. They enter the Week 4 matchup ranked second in total defense, allowing 258.3 yards per game.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 4

Fantasy Football Start or Sit Week 4: Colston Loveland, Rome Odunze, Kalif Raymond

Some of the Chicago Bears' pass-catchers have not gotten off to the kind of start we thought they would. More specifically, tight end Colston Loveland has just five catches for 34 yards, and wide receiver Rome Odunze has pulled in eight receptions for 139 yards.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Ben Johnson deals clear Kyler Gordon message after Bears return

After a winding and mysterious offseason, Kyler Gordon has made his return to the Chicago Bears. But the cornerback still has some steps to take before suiting up on gameday.

Chicago Bears News / Chicago Bears on SI / October 3

Bears Should Monitor Rumored Steelers, Commanders Trade Candidates

The Chicago Bears should continue to keep an eye out for help on the interior of the defensive line and at edge rusher up until the trade deadline, which falls on Nov.

Cole Kmet News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Cole Kmet makes clear plea to Chicago Bears fans for Jets matchup

The Chicago Bears expect Soldier Field to be rocking on Sunday for their Week 4 matchup against the New York Jets. Momentum has just shifted back in the team’s favor following their Monday Night Football win over the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Chicago Bears reveal harsh injury news for impact offensive player

The Chicago Bears are expected to go with quarterback Tyson Bagent when they host the New York Jets on Sunday. Bagent’s protection for the contest took a huge hit with news that broke on Saturday afternoon.

Braxton Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 3

Bears Announced Three Roster Moves, Placed LT Braxton Jones

The Bears announced on Saturday that they have placed LT Braxton Jones on IR and elevated Marcus Davenport and Nick McCloud from the practice squad. Jones, 27, is a former fifth-round pick by the Bears in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Southern Utah.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Bears Defense Still Wreaking Havoc in One Key Area

The Chicago Bears have undergone plenty of changes on defense, but one thing hasn’t changed: their ability to take the football away. Despite featuring several new faces, Dennis Allen’s unit continues to make creating turnovers a priority.

Luther Burden III News / TWSN / October 3

Luther Burden III Will Be Fantasy Football’s Next Breakout Receiver

With the slower start that Luther Burden has had to start the year so far, fantasy football managers may have given up on him and moved on from him off their roster.

Chicago Bears News / ChiCitySports / October 3

Early Chicago Bears breakout gets coordinator explanation

Based on offseason hype, the easy money would’ve been on Colston Loveland, Luther Burden or Rome Odunze to lead the Chicago Bears in receiving entering Week 4.

Chicago Bears News / Athlon Sports / October 3

How the Bears Can Continue to Support Their Backup QB in Week 4

The Chicago Bears will face another week without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, who continues to recover from a hamstring injury. While it remains unclear whether Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent will start, the Bears can still make life easier for either quarterback.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 2

Bears' Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Bagent, Keenum uncertainty

Bears' Ben Johnson addresses 'hot hand' theory amid Tyson Bagent, Case Keenum uncertainty

As of Friday afternoon, the only thing for sure about the Chicago Bears' quarterback situation for their Week 4 game versus the 1-2 New York Jets was that first-choice option Caleb Williams will not play due to the Grade 2 hamstring strain he suffered in Week 2.

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