The Chicago Bears snatched their second win in six days, beating the New York Jets 23-12 on Sunday, October 4, all while Caleb Williams remained on the sidelines with a bad hamstring. This wasn’t some fluke; it was a gritty, grind-it-out victory that showed exactly what this team is made of beyond their star QB.
Monangai Ran Wild, Defense Locked Down The Jets
Seriously, forget who was under center. The credit for this W goes straight to running back Kyle Monangai and that Bears defense. Monangai was an absolute force, pounding out 146 of the Bears’ 232 total rushing yards. He wasn’t just chewing up yardage, either; he ran for both of Chicago’s touchdowns, putting the team on his back. This dude had 30 carries, which is his most since his Rutgers days. That’s a workhorse performance when his team needed it most, showing he can shoulder a massive load.
Bagent Does Enough As The Run Game And D Shine
While Monangai was gashing the Jets’ defense, Tyson Bagent stepped up as quarterback. It was his first de facto start since 2023, and he was, well, “OK.” He went 25 of 34 for 268 yards, which is efficient enough when you have a run game like that and a defense that’s ready to make plays. The simple truth is, when your run game is eating up the clock and your defense is shutting opponents down, who’s playing quarterback doesn’t matter nearly as much. That’s the formula the Bears leaned on to get this second straight victory, and it totally worked against the Jets.
This win proves the Bears have a winning formula that goes way beyond just Caleb Williams. They’ve got the pieces to win ugly, to dominate the trenches, and to take care of business even when their biggest names are out. It’s about that run game and a defense that showed up.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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