Report card: Jets lose 23-12 at Bears in Week 4

The New York Jets suffered a 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field in Week 4, extending their losing streak to three games. The Jets, currently 1-3 on the season, will head home for Week 5 to face the Cleveland Browns, who have won three straight.

Both sides struggled throughout the game. Geno Smith completed only 8 of 15 passes for 119 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, as he never found his rhythm. Garrett Wilson had three receptions for 27 yards, while Kenyon Sadiq was targeted four times but went without a catch. Kenyon Sadiq, who had over 100 yards receiving last week against the Lions, was not targeted at all.

The rushing offense was average, with Braelon Allen rushing for 59 yards on 14 carries. Breece Hall's absence led to an odd strategy of relying heavily on Geno Smith to throw. Isaiah Davis did not see any carries, which seemed inexplicable.

Defensively, the Jets had some positive moments. Minkah Fitzpatrick's interception of Tyson Bagent in the second quarter was a significant positive, as the Jets should have had three more interceptions but gave them up due to penalties. However, the overall defensive performance was lacking, with the Bears' Kyle Monangai rushing for 146 yards and two touchdowns.

The Jets' defensive line failed to stop Monangai, and T Vondre Sweat's near-interception was reversed due to a penalty. The Jets' rushing defense was particularly weak, allowing the Bears to steamroll the line for 232 yards on 54 carries.

Special teams were average, with Jason Sanders making both field goal attempts but missing an extra point. The team committed 12 penalties for 76 yards, which contributed to their losses.

Coaching was also a significant issue. The Jets came out flat and never presented an offensive game plan to challenge the Bears' defense. Frank Reich's decision to heavily rely on Braelon Allen and force the ball to him throughout the game was questionable, especially given the performances of his top receivers. The defense also gashed the Bears for 492 total offensive yards, and the team's discipline issues, with 12 penalties and 76 penalty yards, were unacceptable.

Linebacker Devin Bush even commented that playing the Jets was boring, which is a concerning sign for the team's preparation and focus.