Jets force 10 fumbles through six games after recording zero interceptions a year ago

That mark is New York's best six-game total since 2001.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

A year after having no interceptions, Jets taking the ball from opponents. Via @WerderEdNFL on X

What happened: New York sits second in the NFL in forced fumbles this season, winning the turnover battle despite a continued lack of interceptions. The revamped defensive front includes edge rusher David Bailey, drafted second overall in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Why it matters: Generating takeaways on the ground has given the defense a path to flip field position after a previous campaign devoid of picks. Sustaining that takeaway rate is critical as New York looks to climb out of the 11th seed in the conference standings and snap a one-game skid.

By the numbers: New York holds a 2-4 regular-season record following a 26-19 loss on Oct. 18, 2026.

What to watch: The Jets return to regular-season action in Week 7 looking to convert their defensive takeaways into a third victory.

Sources

@WerderEdNFL 2026-10-23T14:02:01.209898+00:00

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