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Jets’ Record Interceptionless Streak Persists Into Third Week
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Jets’ Interceptionless Streak Sets NFL Record
Three weeks into the 2025 season, the New York Jets have extended an NFL-record streak of 20 games without an interception. The last pick came on Jan. 5, 2025, when the team recorded two interceptions. Since then, opposing quarterbacks have thrown 608 passes toward the Jets’ secondary with no ball taken away.
Defensive Struggles and Personnel Moves
Head coach Aaron Glenn, a former defensive back who finished his playing career with 41 interceptions, has highlighted the issue repeatedly. The Jets entered the season after trading cornerback Sauce Gardner and defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, moves that preceded a defense allowing 29.6 points per game—the league’s second-most. In the offseason, the team added safety Minkah Fitzpatrick and signed rookie safety Nahshon Wright, whose five interceptions helped Chicago lead the league with 23 picks last year.
Data & Statistics
- Interceptionless streak: 20 games (record-setting).
- Pass attempts faced without a pick: 608.
- Turnovers forced by New York since the season began: six (league-low).
- League leader in forced turnovers: Chicago with 39.
- Points allowed after three games: 20.3 per game, placing the Jets in the league’s upper half.
Official Statements & Responses
Former coach Jon Gruden remarked on social media that the streak is “hard to do,” noting the expectation that a ball would eventually be caught. Wright, aware of the streak, said he tries not to let it dominate team discussions, emphasizing a fresh start for the 2025 campaign.
Verbatim Quotes
- “How do we close that gap?” — Aaron Glenn, york jets coach
- “I’m on social media, so I’ve seen it, but try not to pay it any mind,” — Nahshon Wright
- “I think 2025 was 2025, and I think we’re trying to turn over a new leaf,” — Nahshon Wright
- “We’re right here and our guys know it,” — Aaron Glenn, york jets coach
The Jets will next test their defense against New England, whose quarterback Drake Maye has thrown ten interceptions in his last seven outings, offering a potential opportunity to break the historic run.