Aaron Glenn stands by late-game decisions in Jets loss to Packers
Jets coach doubles down on controversial fourth-quarter clock management and play calls after Green Bay victory in overtime.
What to know
- Jets coach Aaron Glenn defended going for it on fourth-and-1 from the 50-yard line with 1:20 remaining, a play that resulted in a turnover that gave the Packers winning position.
- Glenn also stood by his decision not to call a timeout when the Packers let the clock wind down before their final play, which confused Packers coach Matt LaFleur.
- The controversial decisions came in a game the Jets lost in overtime, costing them a potential 2-0 start for the first time in 11 years.
“No regrets. No second-guesses. No mea culpas following his fourth-quarter decisions that perhaps cost the Jets their first 2-0 start in 11 years.”
Aaron Glenn, Jets head coach · Philadelphia Inquirer/AP News ↗
Aaron Glenn New York Jets head coach
Matt LaFleur Green Bay Packers head coach
Braelon Allen Green Bay Packers running back
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Glenn doubles down on decisions; LaFleur expresses confusion
A day after the loss, Jets coach Aaron Glenn reaffirms he has no regrets about his late-game calls. Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he was confused by Glenn's timeout management and had to call his own timeout to attempt a Hail Mary.
“Oh yeah, I was (surprised). I was really confused by that, and that's why we called a timeout and tried a Hail Mary.”
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first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 1d ago · also AP News
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Jets-Packers game ends with controversial fourth-quarter decisions — Aaron Glenn goes for it on fourth-and-1 from the 50-yard line with 1:20 left, resulting in a turnover on downs. Later, Glenn declines to call a timeout while the Packers let the clock wind down, leading to a delay-of-game penalty and a 10-second runoff. The Packers score in overtime.