Minkah Fitzpatrick Interception Ends Jets' 20-Game Drought
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New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick snapped a 637-day team interception drought during Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears.
The New York Jets' defense recorded its first interception in 637 days on Sunday when safety Minkah Fitzpatrick picked off Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent.
During the second quarter of Sunday's matchup in Chicago, Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent attempted a pass to Colton Loveland that was intercepted by Minkah Fitzpatrick. Fox News reported that the turnover ended a 20-game streak in which the Jets failed to record an interception. Following the play, the Jets offense capitalized on the field position to score a field goal, bringing the score to 7-3 at the time.
The interception marked the first for the franchise since January 5, 2025, when Ashtyn Davis recorded two picks against the Miami Dolphins. Fitzpatrick was seen celebrating the milestone with teammate Qwan'tez Stiggers as the defense showed signs of improvement during the first half of the game.
According to Fox News, the Jets' defense has demonstrated increased life throughout the early 2026 season. Prior to the game against the Bears, the unit held the Tennessee Titans to 10 points in the season opener and limited the Green Bay Packers to 20 points in the second week of play.
Background
The Jets entered the game against the Bears coming off a Week 3 loss to the Detroit Lions, where they fell 31-24 despite a three-touchdown performance by Detroit's Jahmyr Gibbs.
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