Bears score first as Jets' interception negated by penalty
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 5:42 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Chicago Bears lead the New York Jets 7-0 in the first quarter of their NFL game on October 4, 2026, in Chicago. After a long interception drought, the Jets appeared to secure a pick, but a penalty nullified the play. The Bears capitalized with a touchdown run by Kyle Monangai from the 1-yard line. This marked the eighth play in a goal-to-go situation for the Bears after their initial drive stalled just short of the end zone. The game remains ongoing with the Jets attempting to regain momentum.
- •Bears lead 7-0 with 23 seconds left in the first quarter.
- •Kyle Monangai scored on a 1-yard touchdown run.
- •Jets' interception was nullified by an illegal use of hands penalty.
- •Tyson Bagent is 8-of-10 for 93 yards so far.
- •Jets struggled to move offensively, punting after a three-and-out.
- 5:42 PMYahoo Sports — Bears up 7-0 after penalty wipes out Jets interception
"It looked for a moment like the Jets had ended their long interception drought, but a penalty flag extended it and a Bears drive that resulted in the first points of Sunday's game in Chicago.
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