Chicago Bears defeat New York Jets 23-12: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 · NFL · New York Jets 12, Chicago Bears 23
The Chicago Bears beat the New York Jets 23-12 on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Soldier Field. The Chicago Bears covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 43.5, with 35 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 26-31.
New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears final score and game recap
The Chicago Bears led 7-0 after the first quarter and 13-3 at halftime. They outscored the New York Jets 10-9 in the second half. They led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Isaiah Williams (New York Jets): 2 catches for 73 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets): 8/15 passing for 119 yards, 1 touchdown, 0 interceptions.
- Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears): 30 carries for 146 yards, 2 rushing touchdowns.
- Tyson Bagent (Chicago Bears): 25/34 passing for 268 yards, 0 touchdowns, 1 interception.
Who covered the spread in New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears?
The Chicago Bears covered the spread as 3.5-point favorites, winning by 11 points.
The spread opened and closed at Chicago Bears -3.5.
Did New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears go over or under the total?
The game went under: 35 points combined against a closing total of 43.5, under by 8.5. 16 of the 35 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 43 and closed at 43.5.
How did AiQ's New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won, and its player props went 26-31.
- Moneyline: the Chicago Bears to win at -198, a win (+$50.51 on a $100 bet).
- Player props: 26-31, -$1294.09 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears player prop results
AiQ's player prop picks went 26-31 in this game, -$1294.09 on $100 a pick at the listed prices.
- Kenyon Sadiq (New York Jets): over 43.5 receiving yards at -114, finished with 0, a loss.
- D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears): over 83.5 rushing + receiving yards at -115, finished with 74, a loss.
- Kalif Raymond (Chicago Bears): over 32.5 receiving yards at -110, finished with 6, a loss.
- Kalif Raymond (Chicago Bears): over 3.5 receptions at +113, finished with 2, a loss.
- Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears): over 5.5 receiving yards at -113, finished with 4, a loss.
- Dayo Odeyingbo (Chicago Bears): over 0.25 sacks at -103, finished with 1, a win.
- D'Andre Swift (Chicago Bears): over 64.5 rushing yards at -112, finished with 58, a loss.
- Braelon Allen (New York Jets): under 74.5 rushing + receiving yards at -111, finished with 67, a win.
- Kyle Monangai (Chicago Bears): under 49.5 rushing + receiving yards at -116, finished with 150, a loss.
- Colston Loveland (Chicago Bears): under 34.5 receiving yards at -114, finished with 57, a loss.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets): over 230.5 passing yards at -113, finished with 119, a loss.
- Isaiah Williams (New York Jets): over 22.5 receiving yards at -113, finished with 73, a win.
- 45 more picks are in the record above but not listed.
New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 21.5: the under, paying -112, with 16 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Chicago Bears won the first half, paying -166.
- First-half spread: Chicago Bears -2.5 covered, paying -115.
- Chicago Bears team total 23.5: the under, paying -111, with 23 scored.
- New York Jets team total 19.5: the under, paying +100, with 12 scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: Chicago Bears won the first quarter, paying -142.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the under, paying -120, with 7 points scored.
New York Jets vs. Chicago Bears odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the New York Jets at +160 and the Chicago Bears at -193. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Chicago Bears a 63% favorite. The Chicago Bears won as the favorite at -193: $51.81 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Chicago Bears, the best price before the game was -188 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−2.3% value).
The total moved up from 43 to 43.5, and the game went under.
New York Jets and Chicago Bears betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the New York Jets 1-3 in the 2026 regular season (0-1 at home, 1-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 4 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times. That made it three straight losses for the New York Jets.
This result left the Chicago Bears 3-1 in the 2026 regular season (2-1 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 4 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 3 times. That made it two straight wins for the Chicago Bears.
What's next for New York Jets and Chicago Bears?
Next for the New York Jets: the Cleveland Browns at home on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Next for the Chicago Bears: at the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, October 11, 2026.