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Bears Shut Out Jets 23-12 Behind Monangai’s Two TDs

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Bears Defeat Jets

The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and one interception.
The Bears defense held the Jets to 157 total yards and forced zero third-down conversions.
Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded the Jets’ first interception in 637 days, ending a 20-game drought.
Running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, replacing D’Andre Swift.

Summary

Maye Struggles Early

Drake Maye was the first quarterback since 2007 to record a touchdown and six interceptions in his first three games.
His passer rating fell to 58.6, ranking 31st in the league after a 113.5 rating last season.
Maye’s 17.5% off-target rate is the third-worst among NFL quarterbacks this season.
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel praised Maye as “extremely prepared and focused” after the Week 4 comeback.

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Oliver MCL Injury

Ed Oliver left the Bills-Patriots game with a likely MCL knee injury, day-to-day.
Undrafted rookie Kani Walker, praised for his preseason, is set for his NFL debut.
Cornerback Dee Alford hurt his right ankle late in the third quarter and will get an MRI.
Wide receiver D.J. Moore aggravated his shoulder in the loss, leaving next-week availability uncertain.
Cornerback Te’Cory Couch was downgraded to doubtful, sidelining him for several weeks.

History

Historical Context

The New England Patriots’ 2007 perfect regular season, culminating in a 16-0 record before a Super Bowl loss, reshaped NFL expectations. Tom Brady threw 50 touchdowns, Randy Moss caught 23 passes for 1,493 yards, and the Patriots averaged 36.8 points per game. Similarly, 2024 quarterbacks Drake Maye, who threw a touchdown with six interceptions, and Tyson Bagent, who passed for 268 yards, echo the Patriots’ early-season instability. The Patriots’ collapse after a flawless start warned teams that early dominance can mask vulnerabilities, prompting modern franchises to prioritize depth and injury management.

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Bears Defeat Jets

The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12.
Backup quarterback Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards and one interception.
The Bears defense held the Jets to 157 total yards and forced zero third-down conversions.
Minkah Fitzpatrick recorded the Jets’ first interception in 637 days, ending a 20-game drought.
Running back Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns, replacing D’Andre Swift.

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