CHICAGO -- The New York Jets snapped one of the most ignominious droughts in NFL history Sunday, intercepting a pass for the first time in 21 games during their 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears. The streak-buster occurred in the second quarter, with safety Minkah Fitzpatrick picking off Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent at Soldier Field. The Jets went 643 pass attempts and 638 days without a pick.
Before Sunday, their last interception came on Jan. 5, 2025, when safety Ashtyn Davis picked off Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley. The NFL started tracking interceptions in 1933, and the 2025 Jets became the first team in history to go an entire season without one. The slump started with the Pittsburgh Steelers' Aaron Rodgers in the '25 opener.
The drought frustrated players and confounded coaches. They're coached by former Pro Bowl cornerback Aaron Glenn, who recorded 41 interceptions. On Friday, former Jets coach Herm Edwards expressed disbelief, calling it "the craziest stat I've ever heard.".
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