The New York Jets are on an incredible run right now, not the good kind, but a truly wild one: they haven’t recorded a single interception since January 5, 2025. Yeah, you read that right. That streak started when current 49er Ashtyn Davis picked off former Pro Bowl QB Snoop Huntley in a 32-20 win over the Dolphins. It’s been a dry spell that lasted all of the 2025 season and even through Week 1 of this year against Cam Ward. This isn’t just unlucky, it’s unprecedented in the modern NFL, and honestly, it’s probably about to crash and burn.
When Bad Luck Becomes History-Making
Listen, the Jets weren’t great last year, and they’re probably still not great, but this streak is less about their defensive prowess and more about them being colossally unlucky. Think about it: normally, almost 20% of all passes defended end up as an interception. The Jets actually defended a respectable 67 passes last season, which put them 20th overall, even tied with the New England Patriots. But here’s the kicker: the Patriots snagged 10 interceptions from their defended passes. The Jets? A big fat zero. On top of that, they only recovered three fumbles on defense all season, forcing just eight. This means a measly 1.7% of opposing offensive drives resulted in a turnover for them in 2025. That’s the lowest mark in the NFL since at least 1993. You can’t make this stuff up!
Sloppy Weather and the Packers’ Passing Game
Now, heading into this Sunday’s game against the Green Bay Packers at a potentially very wet MetLife Stadium, there’s a real fear the streak finally ends. The Jets did manage three sacks against the Titans last Sunday, which is a good sign since they only hit that number three times in 17 games all of last season. Maybe a more consistent pass rush will finally generate some chances. But let’s talk about the Packers. Jordan Love is under center, and while he’s got weapons, their interior offensive line is struggling, and they’ve got no real running back talent to speak of. They literally *have* to pass to move the ball. Passing in sloppy, poor weather, like what’s forecast for New Jersey, often creates total chaos. Bad outcomes? Yeah, those usually follow.
So, here we are. It feels like this streak just *has* to end, right? The odds are stacked against the Jets. But for one more week, you gotta hope regression to the mean just decides to take a rain check. Let’s see if the Jets can pull off another miracle against the Packers and keep this unbelievable interception drought going just a little longer.
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Originally reported by Acme Packing Company.
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