New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn reviewed game film of Sunday’s defeat to the Buffalo Bills and admitted what he saw was troubling. “I was disappointed in how we played,” Glenn said during a video call Monday. “Buffalo beat us at our own style of football.”
The Bills cruised past the Jets 30-10, with Josh Allen leading a balanced attack. A week earlier, New York had shown promise despite a loss to Pittsburgh, but this time the offense never found rhythm. Buffalo controlled time of possession and leaned on the ground game—something the Jets pride themselves on—while New York’s own running game was stifled.
Glenn, still chasing his first win as head coach, refused to lose faith. “I don’t like how we performed, but I know the type of players and staff we have. We’ll work to fix these problems and move forward.”
The Jets’ immediate future could be complicated. Quarterback Justin Fields entered concussion protocol after a fourth-quarter hit by Buffalo’s Joey Bosa and Javon Solomon. If he’s unavailable against Tampa Bay this week, veteran Tyrod Taylor will take over. Glenn said the coaching staff is preparing a game plan tailored for whichever quarterback is under center.
Glenn also acknowledged the frustration of Jets fans but urged patience. “I know how this market is. People want instant results, but building a winning team takes time. Our confidence hasn’t been shaken.”
Special teams stood out as a rare positive. Rookie punter Austin McNamara averaged 48.6 yards on seven punts, pinning Buffalo deep five times. Still, the defense couldn’t capitalize, giving up two touchdowns and a field goal in those situations.
The offense struggled mightily. Fields completed just three of 11 passes for 27 yards before leaving, a stark contrast to the 218 yards and a touchdown he threw for against Pittsburgh the week before. With the run game shut down, the Jets had no answers through the air.
Defensive tackle Jowon Briggs provided one bright spot, recording five tackles, a sack, two quarterback hits, a tackle for loss, and a forced fumble. Briggs, acquired last month in a trade with Cleveland, looked like a potential long-term contributor. However, defensive tackle Micheal Clemons drew criticism for a costly roughing-the-passer penalty that extended Buffalo’s opening touchdown drive. “It can’t happen,” Glenn said firmly.
Injuries continue to pile up. Edge rusher Jermaine Johnson (ankle), safety Tony Adams (groin), and cornerback Michael Carter II (shoulder) are all being evaluated. Wide receiver Josh Reynolds and running back Kene Nwangwu missed Sunday’s game with hamstring issues.
One glaring statistic summed up the Jets’ struggles: 0-for-11 on third-down conversions. That inability to sustain drives has plagued the team for multiple seasons.
Now sitting at 0-2, the Jets will head to Tampa Bay to face former head coach Todd Bowles and the Buccaneers as Glenn looks to secure his first career victory on the sideline.
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