Jets head coach Aaron Glenn sought to highlight positives Monday following a 23-12 loss to the Chicago Bears that dropped New York to 1-3 on the season. Speaking virtually a day after the defeat, Glenn acknowledged the challenge of focusing on encouraging aspects amid what many consider one of the franchise's worst performances in recent memory.
Despite the lopsided nature of the game—where the Bears outplayed the Jets 89 to 32 in total plays—Glenn emphasized areas where the Jets showed resilience. He pointed to the team’s red zone defense, which limited Chicago to just two touchdowns on seven trips inside the 20-yard line, and noted the Jets’ rushing attack averaged a respectable 4.2 yards per carry, although the offense’s limited possession time constrained their opportunities.
“We’re going to make sure we try to continue to improve on that,” Glenn said, stressing the team’s focus on taking each week one game at a time. “We’re going to flush this game. We’re going to move ahead. We’ve got a team coming in that’s playing pretty good, so our focus is to make sure we beat that team.”
The Jets have now suffered three consecutive losses, with each defeat coming against teams considered playoff contenders. Glenn referenced the challenges posed by recent opponents, including teams with division titles and high-powered offenses, but did not comment on the fact that the Bears entered Sunday’s game with backup quarterback Tyson Bagent under center.
Center Josh Myers echoed the urgency for improvement after the skid. “Three straight losses is tough to stomach, and we all feel it—we need to win,” Myers said. “We haven’t necessarily seen the results in these last three games, but we will. We’re going to win games. I have all the faith in the world in that.”
After starting the season with a 1-0 record, the Jets’ recent string of defeats has eroded optimism about their playoff chances. Upcoming matchups against the Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, and Las Vegas Raiders are seen as pivotal in determining the trajectory of New York’s season. The team faces mounting pressure to secure victories and keep playoff hopes alive, as speculation begins to grow around next spring’s draft and potential rebuilding.
Glenn remained resolute that despite the difficult start, the Jets remain focused on incremental progress rather than dwelling on the setbacks. “That’s the thing we’re focused on, and that’s the only thing I want our fans to focus on,” he said.