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Jets-Bears Week 4 matchup features a battle of top units and old coaching friends

With the Chicago Bears on deck for the New York Jets in Week 4, it will be a top defense against a top offense, and two old assistant coaches meeting as HCs.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:00 PM
Jets-Bears Week 4 matchup features a battle of top units and old coaching friends
Key Things to Know
  • Head coaches Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson will face each other for the first time in Week 4.
  • The Bears feature the NFL's third-best offense, while the Jets boast the league's second-ranked defense.
  • Chicago is playing without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, with veteran Case Keenum filling in under center.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Jets face the Chicago Bears in a Week 4 matchup highlighted by former Detroit Lions coordinators Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson meeting as opposing head coaches for the first time. The game features a clash between Chicago's third-ranked offense, averaging 408 yards per game, and New York's second-ranked defense, which has allowed 258.3 yards per game.

Chicago enters the contest without starting quarterback Caleb Williams, relying on 38-year-old veteran Case Keenum, who threw two touchdowns and rushed for another in Week 3. Glenn noted the high competitive nature he and Johnson developed against each other during Detroit practice sessions from 2022 to 2024.

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