New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn defended his late-game management decisions on Monday following a 20-17 overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers. The defeat prevented the Jets from achieving their first 2-0 start in 11 years after they had held a 17-7 lead in the fourth quarter.
The scrutiny centers on two specific sequences in the final 90 seconds of regulation with the game tied at 17. On a fourth-and-1 from the 50-yard line with 1:20 remaining, Glenn chose to attempt a conversion rather than punt. Running back Braelon Allen was stopped for no gain, resulting in a turnover on downs and providing the Packers with favorable field position.
Glenn subsequently chose not to use two available timeouts while the Packers faced a fourth-and-5 from the Jets 45-yard line with 1:05 left. Green Bay allowed the play clock to expire, resulting in a delay of game penalty and a 10-second runoff. The Packers then used a timeout to attempt a Hail Mary pass with two seconds remaining. Glenn utilized a timeout before that final play, which ended with a sack of Jordan Love to force overtime.
Packers head coach Matt LaFleur expressed confusion regarding Glenn's decision not to stop the clock during the fourth quarter. Glenn stated on Monday that he does not regret the fourth-and-1 attempt, noting that the team was trying to win the game at that moment. The loss occurred despite the inclusion of receiver Garrett Wilson, though the team faced challenges with its running game.
In other NFL developments reported on Sunday and Monday, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels suffered a significant elbow injury, and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained an injury to his left knee during a loss to the Los Angeles Rams. Bears coach Ben Johnson also confirmed that Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is considered week-to-week with a hamstring injury.