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Jets Lose 20-17 in Overtime After Blowing 10-Point Fourth-Quarter Lead

Glenn’s acknowledged late-game missteps have left the Jets 1-1 under intense scrutiny.

Overview

  • The Jets fell 20-17 in overtime to the Green Bay Packers after surrendering a 17-7 lead late in the fourth quarter on Sunday.
  • Coach Aaron Glenn said he did not consider using a timeout at the end of regulation and drew criticism for taking the ball to start overtime, a choice that preceded a Jets three-and-out.
  • New York was flagged 13 times for 156 yards and Jarvis Brownlee Jr.'s unnecessary-roughness penalty in overtime gave the Packers short field position for the game-winning drive.
  • A 63-yard punt return by Skyy Moore set up Green Bay's late tying field goal, and the Jets repeatedly failed short-yardage runs with Breece Hall and Braelon Allen combining for minimal rushing production.
  • ESPN-reported research highlighted a rare statistical combination — holding an opponent under 200 yards while having a positive turnover margin and the opponent logging 100+ penalty yards — underscoring how this preventable loss could shape early-season expectations as New York prepares to visit Detroit.