Quarterback Tyson Bagent made several big plays when the Chicago Bears needed them most Sunday, directing an offense that steamrolled the New York Jets in a 23-12 win.
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates after a 23-12 victory over the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent hugs Jets quarterback Geno Smith after the game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates the win over the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates the win over the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent rolls out of the pocket against the Jets in the fourth quarter Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears fans cheer for their team after a victory over the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent run the offense against the Jets in the fourth quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent passes against the Jets in the second quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze celebrates the win over the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) throws a pass in the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears fans celebrate the win over the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Jets wide receiver Isaiah Williams makes a long touchdown reception agianst Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson in the fourth quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the sideline in the fourth quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Jets cornerback Azareye'h Thomas (1) breaks up a pass intended for Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III in the fourth quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a reception against the Jets in the fourth quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back Kyle Monangai celebrates his touchdown against the Jets in the third quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back Kyle Monangai runs the ball against the Jets in the third quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears tight end Colston Loveland makes a reception against Jets cornerback D'Angelo Ponds in the third quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Jets cornerback Brandon Stephens celebrates his fumble recovery against the Bears in the third quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears linebacker Devin Bush sacks Jets quarterback Geno Smith in the third quarter Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) runs for a first down in the second quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
New York Jets free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) intercepts the ball in front of Chicago Bears tight end Colston Loveland (84) in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze makes a reception against the Jets in the second quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) celebrates a big stop against the Jets in the second quarter of their game on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back Kyle Monangai scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back Kyle Monangai (25) celebrates his touchdown with Jahdae Walker (9) in the first quarter against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
New York Jets running back Braelon Allen (0) tries to run through the tackle of Chicago Bears linebacker Devin Bush (12) and free safety Xavier Woods in the second quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears running back Kyle Monangai runs the ball against the Jets in the second quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
New York Jets free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) returns his interception in the second quarter of a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Jets free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick makes an interception in front of Bears tight end Colston Loveland in the second quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze makes a catch against the Jets in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Rome Odunze (15) tries to reach out for extra yardage as he is tackled by New York Jets safety Dane Belton (6) after an Odunze reception in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears tight end Colston Loveland blocks Jets defensive end Will McDonald IV in the first quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) catches a pass in front of New York Jets free safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (29) in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III makes the catch during the first quarter of their game on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) makes a move along the sideline after a catch in the first quarter of a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears safety Elijah Hicks pressures Jets quarterback Geno Smith in the second quarter Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back D'Andre Swift is tackled by the Jets Jowon Briggs (91) and others during the first quarter of their game on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) runs in the first quarter of their game on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (94) sacks New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears defensive end Austin Booker (left) celebrates after sacking New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (7) in the first quarter of a game at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Jets quarterback Geno Smith passes out of the end zone against the Bears in the first quarter Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears fans stand for the national anthem before the game against the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson stands on the field as players warm up for a game between the Bears and the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent (17) and running back Roschon Johnson (23) warm up for a game against the New York Jets at Soldier Field in Chicago on Oct. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent visits with his family before the game against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent warms up for a game against the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
The Cubs Pete Crow Armstrong is on the field before the Bears game against the New York Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
Bears fans watch warmups before the game against the Jets on Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field in Chicago. (Brian Cassella/baiduhai)
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Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent celebrates after a 23-12 victory over the Jets on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)
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