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Aaron Glenn Defends Late Fourth-Down Call in Jets Loss

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Coach Aaron Glenn defended his late-game decisions after the Jets lost 20-17 in overtime to the Packers.
Glenn then called a fourth-and-1 from the 50-yard line with 1:20 left, resulting in Allen being stopped.
The Packers won despite 199 total yards, 133 penalty yards and a minus-1 turnover margin, a first since 1941.
Glenn said he had no regrets and that the loss would not define the Jets’ season.

History

Historical Context

After Hurricane Katrina left the Saints 3-13 in 2005, Sean Payton rebuilt the franchise, hiring quarterback Drew Brees and guiding New Orleans to a 13–3 record and its first Super Bowl win in the 2009 season. His willingness to gamble on critical plays, exemplified by bold fourth-down calls, set a precedent for the league’s growing appetite for high-risk, high-reward decisions.

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Story summary

Coach Aaron Glenn defended his late-game decisions after the Jets lost 20-17 in overtime to the Packers.
Glenn then called a fourth-and-1 from the 50-yard line with 1:20 left, resulting in Allen being stopped.
The Packers won despite 199 total yards, 133 penalty yards and a minus-1 turnover margin, a first since 1941.
Glenn said he had no regrets and that the loss would not define the Jets’ season.

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