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Bears Beat Jets 23-12 as Monangai Stars

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 11:56 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12 on Sunday.
Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards with one interception.
Chicago ran 89 plays and held the ball 42:45, far outpacing New York’s 32 plays and 17:15 possession.
The Bears defense limited the Jets to 157 yards, zero third-down conversions and no red-zone scores.
Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, the Chicago Bears captured Super Bowl XX, defeating the New England Patriots 46–10 and cementing a remarkable dominant 15-1 season. Coach Mike Ditka’s defense forced 54 turnovers that year, while quarterback Jim McMahon threw for 2,935 yards and 19 touchdowns. Today's Bears, led by quarterback Tyson Bagent’s 268-yard passing and Kyle Monangai’s 146 rushing yards, echo that historic ball-control dominance over the New York Jets. The 1985 legacy pressures the franchise to replicate championship form, prompting fans and management to demand sustained defensive excellence and playoff contention.

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Story summary

The Chicago Bears defeated the New York Jets 23-12 on Sunday.
Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards with one interception.
Chicago ran 89 plays and held the ball 42:45, far outpacing New York’s 32 plays and 17:15 possession.
The Bears defense limited the Jets to 157 yards, zero third-down conversions and no red-zone scores.
Kyle Monangai rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns on 30 carries.

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