Jets Should Feel Good About Their Defense After Preseason Showing
Summary
The New York Jets had no interceptions during the entire 2025 regular season, setting an NFL record. In Week 2 of the 2026 preseason, the Jets’ defense made two interceptions against the Pittsburgh Steelers, showing improvement in their defensive performance.Key Facts
- The Jets did not make a single interception during the 2025 regular NFL season.
- This was the first time an NFL team finished a regular season with zero interceptions.
- In the 2026 preseason Week 2 game, the Jets intercepted Steelers quarterback Will Howard twice.
- Two different Jets players, Andre Cisco and Samuel Womack III, made the interceptions.
- Andre Cisco intercepted a pass intended for receiver Roman Wilson.
- Samuel Womack III is a 27-year-old player who has been on multiple teams before joining the Jets.
- The Jets’ defense showed more aggression and success creating turnovers in the preseason.
- Experts said the Jets’ defense looked better but noted that one game does not guarantee regular-season success.
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