Minkah Fitzpatrick's Interception Ends Jets' 21-Game Drought in Loss at Chicago
Update: Fitzpatrick intercepted Tyson Bagent in the second quarter at Chicago, ending a drought that had reached 21 games, 643 pass attempts and 638 days. The Jets still lost 23-12.
New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick practiced in full Thursday and is ready to play Sunday at Chicago after missing two games with a groin injury he suffered on the sixth play of the season opener at Tennessee.
Why does it matter?
The Jets have not intercepted a pass in 20 games, a span of 632 opponent attempts. Fitzpatrick, acquired from Miami in a trade and signed to a three-year, $40 million deal, was brought in to fix that. "It would be very nice, very sweet to make the slump-busting interception," he said. Of the injury: "As a DB with the groin, it's kind of tough."
What did he say about the defense?
That it is settling in under Aaron Glenn: "I think A.G. has gotten in a groove and figured out what he wants." New York is 1-2 and will be without running back Breece Hall, who is week-to-week with a quad injury.
Did he end the drought?
Yes, in his first game back. Fitzpatrick picked off Bagent in the second quarter and the Jets turned it into a field goal to make it 7-3. It was New York's first interception since Ashtyn Davis caught one on Jan. 5, 2025. The 2025 Jets were the first team since tracking began in 1933 to go a full season without an interception. Chicago won 23-12, outgaining New York 492 to 157.
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- ESPN: Minkah Fitzpatrick healthy, ready to rejoin Jets. vs. Bears
- ESPN: Minkah Fitzpatrick records INT, snapping Jets' record drought
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