Which Bears To Start or Sit in Week 4 vs. Jets

Which Bears players should fantasy managers start or sit in Week 4 against the New York Jets? Here are the best and worst options.

by Jobe Morrison

Oct 4, 2026

Colston Loveland

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With Week 4 on the horizon, fantasy managers have some important decisions to make with the Chicago Bears facing the New York Jets. Several Bears players have favorable matchups, while others could struggle to produce against a defense that has performed well in specific areas.

Chicago has also shown enough playmaking through the first three weeks to make some of its fantasy options particularly intriguing.

Here are the Bears players fantasy managers should consider starting or sitting in Week 4 against the Jets.

Start: Bears D/ST

Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards (53) runs with teammates after his interception against the Philadelphia Eagles at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Chicago is keeping the turnovers coming and putting points in fantasy managers’ pockets. Week 1 was rough for fantasy managers, but the Bears’ defense has produced much better results over the past two weeks.

The Bears currently have the eighth-most efficient D/ST unit in fantasy football, and that hot streak shouldn’t slow down this week against a shaky Jets offense.

Sit: Colston Loveland

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This doesn’t look like a favorable week for tight end production. The Jets are allowing only three fantasy points per game to opposing tight ends through the first three weeks of the season.

Loveland also hasn’t gotten off to a spectacular start. Don’t expect a big fantasy performance this week, making it safer to keep him on the bench.

Start: D’Andre Swift

Sep 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears running back D’Andre Swift (4) runs against Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean (33) during the first half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

The Jets are currently surrendering an average of 17 fantasy points per game to opposing running backs. Swift has gotten off to a strong start this season and could be in line for another big performance like the one he delivered in Week 1.

On average, the Jets are allowing nearly five receptions, more than 100 yards from scrimmage, and nearly two touchdowns per game to opposing running backs.

Start: Luther Burden III

Nov 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears wide receiver Luther Burden III (10) makes a catch against the New York Giants during the second half at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images

Burden is beginning to see significant volume in the passing game after catching seven passes for 61 yards and a touchdown on Monday. Is the offense beginning to shift toward Burden as its premier passing-game weapon?

Take the chance on Burden, especially if he draws a matchup against Brandon Stephens, who has been known to allow big plays.