Minkah Fitzpatrick Ends Jets’ 20-Game Interception Drought
Minkah Fitzpatrick ended the New York Jets' NFL-record 20-game interception drought by intercepting a pass during their game against the Chicago Bears.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 4, 2026 — In a significant play during their recent matchup against the Chicago Bears, Minkah Fitzpatrick achieved a notable feat by intercepting a pass. This interception marks the end of an extended NFL-record drought for the New York Jets, who had gone 20 consecutive games without recording an interception.
The play occurred during the game between the Jets and the Bears. Fitzpatrick, whose team was playing against the Jets, managed to secure an interception. This action broke a streak that had become a notable statistic for the Jets’ defense, which had not seen an interception from their own team for 20 consecutive contests. The exact timing of the interception within the game was not specified in the summary.
Prior to this game, the New York Jets had established an NFL record for the longest stretch without a defensive interception. This statistic had been closely watched as the team sought to generate more turnovers. Fitzpatrick’s successful interception put an end to that streak.
Further details regarding the game’s outcome, the specific player who threw the intercepted pass, or the exact date of the game were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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