Fitzpatrick a veteran safety, has 22 career interceptions, tied for the eighth-most in the league since he entered in 2018. He had 16 tackles marking the 117th time in his career he’s had 2-plus tackles in a game \u2014 the sixth most among active safeties since 1994. Ten of his tackles came in the first half.<\/p>\n
The Jets had 12 penalties including three calls that nullified three other interceptions.<\/p>\n
Before halftime, the Bears scored two field goals to take a 13-3 lead. And on their first possession out of the break Swift made a run out to the left and Sherwood’s tackle from behind forced a fumble. Stephens recovered the ball and the Jets had favorable field position in Chicago territory.<\/p>\n
Sanders converted his second field goal of the day \u2014 this one from 30 yards \u2014 to put the Jets within 7 points midway through the third quarter, 13-6.<\/p>\n
In the first quarter, the Bears controlled the clock, and the Jets only had four offensive plays, but Chicago only had a 7-point advantage. The Jets defense, with a strong interior line, prevented Chicago from scoring on its opening drive when Stephens stopped Swift short of the goal line on fourth down.<\/p>\n