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Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Brings an Offensive Mindset to Defense

A Captain on Defense, ‘Not a Hoorah Guy,’ but Leading by Example

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 9:00 PM
Jets S Minkah Fitzpatrick Brings an Offensive Mindset to Defense
Key Things to Know
  • Minkah Fitzpatrick emphasizes aiming to score or maximize yardage whenever he forces turnovers on defense.
  • Fitzpatrick intercepted Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent and returned it 27 yards in his return from injury.
  • The veteran safety recorded a career-high 16 defensive tackles against Chicago.
The Story in 60 Seconds

New York Jets safety Minkah Fitzpatrick explained how he approaches turnovers with a scoring mindset after intercepting Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent last Sunday. Returning from a groin injury suffered in Week 1, Fitzpatrick recorded a 27-yard interception return that set up an early Jets field goal at Soldier Field.

Along with his turnover return, Fitzpatrick tallied a career-high 16 defensive tackles against Chicago. The team captain praised fellow safety Dane Belton as the Jets prepare to host the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium.

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