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Minkah Fitzpatrick interception ends Jets' long drought against Bears

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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Minkah Fitzpatrick interception ends Jets' long drought against Bears

Summary

The New York Jets recorded their first interception since the 2024 season during Week 4 against the Chicago Bears. Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass from Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent early in the second quarter. This marked the end of a historic streak of 636 pass attempts without an interception, the longest in NFL history. The Jets had previously gone the entire 2025 season without an interception, making this Fitzpatrick's first pick under head coach Aaron Glenn. The last interception for the Jets was secured by Ashtyn Davis against Tyler Huntley in January 2025.

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By the Numbers

•Jets secured their first interception in 636 attempts.
•Minkah Fitzpatrick made the interception in the second quarter.
•This is Fitzpatrick's first interception as a Jet.
•The Jets did not register any interceptions in the 2025 season.
•Ashtyn Davis was the last Jet to intercept a pass in January 2025.

Latest Updates

7:38 PMESPN — Jets snag 1st interception in 21 games, snapping record drought
6:02 PMYahoo Sports — The Jets got their first interception since 2024!
6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Minkah Fitzpatrick picks off Bears for Jets' first interception since 2024 season

What they're saying

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The Jets snapped one of the most ignominious droughts in NFL history Sunday when Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepted a pass by Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent.
— ESPNby Rich Cimini