Jets Record 2 INTs vs. Steelers After Making NFL History with Zero Picks During 2025-26 Season

Key Takeaways

• In a Friday preseason game, the Jets intercepted the Steelers twice, surpassing their entire previous season’s takeaway total.
• The picks occurred in the second quarter on consecutive drives, both by Steelers quarterback Will Howard, targeting Roman Wilson on short passes.
• The first interception happened near the Jets' 14-yard line when Andre Cisco intercepted Howard, followed by Samuel Womack picking off another Howard pass at the Jets' 37-yard line.
• This marked the Jets as the first team since at least 1933 to finish a season without an interception before the preseason game, underscoring the prior drought.
• Jets cornerback Nahshon Wright noted during the offseason that the lack of interceptions hadn’t been a focal point in meetings, implying a renewed emphasis on turnover creation rather than dwelling on past gaps.
• The Jets look to translate the defensive momentum from the preseason into the regular-season kickoff on September 13 against the Tennessee Titans.