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The Jets’ Geno Smith edict that’s key to victory against the Bears

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Cannizzaro, M. (2026, October 3). The Jets’ Geno Smith edict that’s key to victory against the Bears. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/sports/the-jets-geno-smith-edict-thats-key-to-victory-against-the-bears/

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Jets quarterback Geno Smith's performance is crucial for their game against the Bears at Soldier Field on Sunday. The key to success lies in how well the offensive line protects him from pressure. If they can keep Smith upright and avoid sacks, the Jets have a chance to upset the 2-1 Bears despite being 1-2 themselves. Smith has been effective so far this season with a league-leading 75.5 completion percentage, four touchdowns, no interceptions, and 783 passing yards through three games.

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The New York Jets face the Chicago Bears in Week 4 with significant injuries impacting their roster. Breece Hall, who is week-to-week due to a quad injury suffered against the Detroit Lions, will likely miss the game, leaving backups Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis to carry the load. The team also lacks key players like WR Adonai Mitchell (finger), OL Dylan Parham (knee), TE Mason Taylor (thumb), and LB Kiko Mauigoa (quad). Head coach Aaron Glenn aims to avoid a three-game losing streak, emphasizing that performance is more important than blaming injuries. Meanwhile, the Jets' offensive line struggles continue, with protecting QB Geno Smith from Chicago's defensive front being crucial for any chance of victory. Additionally, this game marks a meeting between former Detroit Lions assistants turned head coaches: Aaron Glenn and Ben Johnson, who will now face each other on opposite sidelines.

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CHICAGO — The formula for Jets success is rather simple: Protect Geno Smith. asserted

formula → protect → Smith

The path to victory against the 2-1 Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field begins and ends with how well they can protect their quarterback. asserted

they → begin → quarterback

If the offensive line, which has struggled in the past two games after dominating the Tennessee defensive front in the opener, can keep Smith upright, the 1-2 Jets have a legitimate chance to deliver an upset victory in Chicago. asserted

Jets → struggle → Chicago

Smith has done his part through three games, leading the NFL with a 75.5 completion percentage with four touchdowns, no interceptions and 783 yards passing. asserted

Smith → do → touchdowns

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