# Minkah Fitzpatrick clears air on ‘Jets being Jets’ controversy during losing streak

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/minkah-fitzpatrick-clears-air-on-jets-being-jets-controversy-during-losing-streak/
- Published: 2026-11-06T00:59:44+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T01:25:42+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/minkah-fitzpatrick-clears-air-on-jets-being-jets-controversy/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Fitzpatrick says he meant the Jets were “beating” themselves with mistakes.
- He says the controversy did not cause a stir in the locker room.
- The 2-6 Jets visit Kansas City as Garrett Wilson remains in concussion protocol.

## Summary

Minkah Fitzpatrick said he was referring to the Jets “beating” themselves through penalties and mistakes, rather than saying “Jets being Jets” after their loss to Las Vegas. He said the wording dispute had not stirred the locker room, but had bothered him because it risked distracting a team trying to turn around a poor season.

The Jets are 2-6, have lost six of their past seven games and are preparing to visit Kansas City after three straight defeats. The Chiefs have lost their last two after starting the season with five wins. Garrett Wilson, who is in concussion protocol, missed practice again Thursday; defensive coordinator Brian Duker also discussed how Kansas City might use Travis Kelce after Las Vegas tight end Brock Bowers hurt the Jets’ defence.

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