The Chicago Bears struck early and never trailed as they rode two Martellus Bennett touchdowns to a 27-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday. The Jets trailed 14-0 early on and while the home side battled hard to come back, getting within five points in the fourth quarter, the Bears were able to hold them out. Chicago Bears wide receiver Santonio Holmes (14 celebrates after the Bears beat the New York Jets 27-19 . The Jets had marched into the red zone in the final minute and at fourth and five from the nine-yard-line, quarterback Geno Smith connected with Jeremy Kerley at the back of the end zone, but the wide receiver failed to keep his feet in bounds. Bears' tight end Bennett's two touchdown grabs were from quarterback Jay Cutler, who passed for 225 yards. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery had 105 yards from eight receptions. Jets quarterback Smith threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but was left to rue two interceptions. The Bears had a fast start when Ryan Mundy intercepted Smith on just the second play in the game, running it back 45 yards for an early 7-0 lead. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler greets New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (right) after the game . Chicago then took advantage of a muffed punt return by Jalen Saunders that gave them superb field position for Cutler to connect with Bennett four plays later for a seven yard score and 14-0 lead inside the opening six minutes. Two Nick Folk field goals for New York sandwiched a three-pointer from Robbie Gould before Smith connected with wide receiver Jeremy Kerley for 19 yards and a Jets touchdown to narrow the gap to 17-13 by halftime. Bennett's second touchdown early in the third period opened up a 24-13 Bears lead before two Folk field goals pulled the Jets within five at 24-19. Gould then extended the lead with a 45-yard field goal with three and half minutes remaining to ensure the Jets could not come back. New York Jets cheerleaders perform before the game, but it was a second defeat in a row .
Chicago Bears struck early and never trailed at New York Jets to win 27-19 .
Geno Smith was left to rue two interceptions despite throwing 316 yards .
Bears claim second win on the road after beating San Francisco 49ers .
Jets lose their second game in a row having gone down at Green Bay Packers last week .
The Chicago Bears struck early and never trailed as they rode two Martellus Bennett touchdowns to a 27-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday. The Jets trailed 14-0 early on and while the home side battled hard to come back, getting within five points in the fourth quarter, the Bears were able to hold them out. Chicago Bears wide receiver Santonio Holmes (14 celebrates after the Bears beat the New York Jets 27-19 . The Jets had marched into the red zone in the final minute and at fourth and five from the nine-yard-line, quarterback Geno Smith connected with Jeremy Kerley at the back of the end zone, but the wide receiver failed to keep his feet in bounds. Bears' tight end Bennett's two touchdown grabs were from quarterback Jay Cutler, who passed for 225 yards. Wide receiver Alshon Jeffery had 105 yards from eight receptions. Jets quarterback Smith threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but was left to rue two interceptions. The Bears had a fast start when Ryan Mundy intercepted Smith on just the second play in the game, running it back 45 yards for an early 7-0 lead. Bears quarterback Jay Cutler greets New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith (right) after the game . Chicago then took advantage of a muffed punt return by Jalen Saunders that gave them superb field position for Cutler to connect with Bennett four plays later for a seven yard score and 14-0 lead inside the opening six minutes. Two Nick Folk field goals for New York sandwiched a three-pointer from Robbie Gould before Smith connected with wide receiver Jeremy Kerley for 19 yards and a Jets touchdown to narrow the gap to 17-13 by halftime. Bennett's second touchdown early in the third period opened up a 24-13 Bears lead before two Folk field goals pulled the Jets within five at 24-19. Gould then extended the lead with a 45-yard field goal with three and half minutes remaining to ensure the Jets could not come back. New York Jets cheerleaders perform before the game, but it was a second defeat in a row .
The Chicago Bears struck early and never trailed a 27-19 win over the New York Jets on Monday. The Smith threw for 316 yards and a touchdown but was left to rue two interceptions. The Bears had a game, but it was a second defeat in a row .