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Ben Johnson Faces Aaron Glenn as Bears Host Jets in Week 4

The matchup is an early test of coaching direction because Chicago has not named a starter at quarterback while New York brings one of the NFL's top defenses.

Overview

  • The Chicago Bears will host the New York Jets on Sunday in a Week 4 game that renews the coaches' rivalry after their time together on the Detroit Lions staff.
  • Johnson and Glenn worked as coordinators in Detroit from 2021–24, and both say their practice battles helped each other improve, with Glenn calling Johnson “a damn good coach.”
  • Chicago has not named a starter while Caleb Williams rehabs a right hamstring, leaving Case Keenum or Tyson Bagent as likely options for the game.
  • The Jets enter with an improved defense ranked second in the league in yards allowed, and quarterback Geno Smith leads the NFL in completion rate through three weeks.
  • Beyond Sunday, the game will serve as a barometer for Glenn’s rebuild and for whether Johnson can sustain the momentum that produced a 2025 division title and a playoff win.