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Jets Coach Keeps QB Decision Under Wraps Ahead of Patriots Clash

11/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has not disclosed his starting quarterback before the Thursday night game against the New England Patriots.
The Jets' passing game ranks last in the NFL, averaging 143.8 yards per game, and wide receiver Garrett Wilson is out for three to four weeks due to a knee injury.
Justin Fields completed only 6 of 11 passes for 54 yards in the last game, prompting Glenn to suggest Tyrod Taylor could start if Fields continues to struggle.

History

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In 1978, the NFL implemented significant passing game rules to boost scoring, transitioning from the "Dead Ball Era," where teams averaged just 17.2 points per game in 1977. This shift has shaped modern offensive strategies, yet the New York Jets currently struggle, averaging only 143.8 passing yards per game, highlighting ongoing challenges in adapting to these evolving dynamics.

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Story summary

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn has not disclosed his starting quarterback before the Thursday night game against the New England Patriots.
The Jets' passing game ranks last in the NFL, averaging 143.8 yards per game, and wide receiver Garrett Wilson is out for three to four weeks due to a knee injury.
Justin Fields completed only 6 of 11 passes for 54 yards in the last game, prompting Glenn to suggest Tyrod Taylor could start if Fields continues to struggle.

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