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Tyson Bagent helps Bears to victory, gets emotional about roots

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:10 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Tyson Bagent helps Bears to victory, gets emotional about roots

Summary

Tyson Bagent stepped in as quarterback for the Chicago Bears, leading the team to a 23-12 win against the New York Jets on October 4, 2026. Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards despite no touchdowns and one interception. He expressed deep emotion when discussing his West Virginia roots after a reporter's question, reflecting on his journey. The Bears improved to a 3-1 record for the season, while Caleb Williams missed his second consecutive game due to a hamstring injury. Bagent’s status for the upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers may depend on Williams' recovery.

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•Bears win 23-12 against Jets at Soldier Field
•Tyson Bagent completed 25 of 34 passes for 268 yards
•Bagent emotional discussing his journey from West Virginia
•Caleb Williams missed game due to hamstring injury
•Bears improve to 3-1 heading into matchup with Packers

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10:10 AMYahoo Sports — Bears QB Tyson Bagent Got Emotional After Reporter’s Question Following Win Against the Jets

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The Chicago Bears keep on winning even with Caleb Williams on the shelf. Williams missed a second straight game on Sunday with a hamstring injury, and this time, it was Tyson Bagent who took over the quarterbacking duties on the team’s way for the team to a 23-12 victory over Geno Smith and the New […] The post Bears QB Tyson Bagent Got Emotional After Reporter’s Question Following Win Against the Jets appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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