After a 20-17 overtime defeat to Green Bay, New York head coach Aaron Glenn remains upbeat, pointing to a league‑leading defense that has allowed the fewest yards through the first two weeks of the season.
New York fell 20-17 in overtime to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, snapping a chance to start the season 2‑0 for the first time since 2015. The decisive 26‑yard field goal by Packers kicker Trey Smack sealed the win after the Jets could not stop the drive that followed a fourth‑quarter field‑goal attempt by Aaron Glenn’s unit.
Despite the loss, Glenn emphasized that the team’s defensive performance remains a cause for optimism. The Jets have allowed the fewest total yards of any NFL club through the first two weeks, a statistic highlighted in recent coverage of the franchise’s early progress.
Glenn’s decision‑making in the fourth quarter drew mixed reactions. On a fourth‑and‑1 at the Packers’ nine‑yard line, he opted for a delay‑of‑game penalty and a field goal to extend the lead rather than attempt a touchdown. While critics argued the call handed momentum to Green Bay, Glenn defended the choice as a risk‑averse move designed to preserve a two‑possession advantage and trust a defense that had performed “terrific” all night.
Veteran linebacker Demario Davis echoed the coach’s sentiment, framing the narrow defeat as a “silver lining” that underscores the unit’s resilience and ability to keep games within reach. Davis noted that the defense’s ability to limit big plays kept the Jets competitive against a high‑powered Packers offense.
Looking ahead to Week 3, the Jets will aim to translate their defensive strengths into a win, hoping to avoid another overtime scenario. With the league’s top‑ranked yardage defense and a coaching staff focused on disciplined play‑calling, Glenn believes the team is on an upward trajectory despite the early setback.