Minkah Fitzpatrick's Interception Snaps Jets' 637-Day Drought Without a Pick
The New York Jets' defense recorded its first interception in nearly two years during a game against the Chicago Bears.
Minkah Fitzpatrick's interception of Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has ended a streak of 637 days and 20 games without a pick for the New York Jets' defense. The turnover occurred in the second quarter of Sunday's matchup.
The last interception for the Jets was recorded by Ashtyn Davis on January 5, 2025, in a game against the Miami Dolphins. Davis had two interceptions in that game, and the team failed to record any interceptions throughout the entire 2025 season.
Fitzpatrick's pick gave the Jets offense the ball, and they capitalized by scoring a field goal on the ensuing drive. The Jets' defense has shown improvement early in the 2026 season. They held the Tennessee Titans to 10 points in Week 1 and allowed 20 points to the Green Bay Packers in Week 2. Their Week 3 game against the Detroit Lions resulted in a 31-24 loss.