The New York Jets finally got that massive monkey off their back this past Sunday against the Chicago Bears, thanks to Minkah Fitzpatrick. It’s been a painful wait, but Fitzpatrick snapped the Jets’ epic 20-game streak without an interception when he picked off Tyson Bagent in the second quarter. That’s a drought that stretched all the way back to the final game of the 2024 season, so yeah, it was a big moment.
Aaron Glenn Feels the “Relief”
You know head coach Aaron Glenn had to be feeling it. After the game, he straight up told reporters, “I think it would be a relief to hear you guys stop talking about it, first and foremost.” Can you blame him? Twenty games without a pick, that’s just brutal for any NFL defense. Glenn stressed that while he doesn’t harp on the streak with his guys, the focus is always on going after the ball, punching it out, and hammering home that takeaways are absolutely vital for winning in this league. It’s about creating those game-changing moments, right?
One Good Play Can’t Mask All the Problems
Here’s the kicker though: that streak-ending interception was pretty much the *only* highlight for the Jets’ defense in their 23-12 loss to the Bears. It’s tough to celebrate a single pick when the overall picture looks so rough. New York’s defense got carved up, giving up a staggering 492 total yards to Chicago. Bears running back Kyle Monangai had himself a day, rushing for 146 yards and punching in two scores. So yeah, the interception streak is finally over, but it feels like the bigger defensive struggles are still very much in play.
They’re heading into the week with one less ugly streak hanging over their heads, which is something. But for the Jets to turn things around, they’ve got to find some answers for giving up nearly 500 yards. That’s the real challenge ahead.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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