Bakersfield, CA, October 4, 2026 — In a pivotal moment during their recent game against the Chicago Bears, the New York Jets saw their NFL-record streak of 20 consecutive games without an interception come to an end. The drought was broken by an interception made by Minkah Fitzpatrick.

The interception, which occurred during the contest between the Jets and the Bears, marks a significant statistical milestone for the league. Prior to this play, the Jets had maintained a lengthy run without recording a single interception, a duration that had become an NFL record.

Minkah Fitzpatrick’s defensive play directly halted this streak. The specific details regarding the timing of the interception within the game, such as which quarter it occurred or the score at the time, were not provided in the summary. The exact outcome or subsequent events following the interception for either team were also not detailed.

This defensive statistic highlights a challenge for the Jets’ defense over the past seasons, as they struggled to force turnovers via interception. Fitzpatrick’s action provides a definitive end to this particular league record.



Story summarized from the original created by JAY COHEN, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.

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