Sign in Subscribe
Cincinnati Bengals

Jets Rally for First Win Under Coach Aaron Glenn

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

The New York Jets, winless for the first seven weeks under coach Aaron Glenn, secured their first victory with a dramatic 39-38 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. Quarterback Justin Fields, who had a winless start mirrored in his personal struggles, led a team rally with the support of family and friends. Breece Hall's two second-half touchdowns and a 4-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left sealed the win.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Jets accumulated 502 yards of offense in their highest scoring game of the season, including a season-high 254 on the ground.
  • Quarterback Justin Fields was 21 for 32 for 244 yards and a touchdown in his first game after owner Woody Johnson's comments on the team's quarterback play.
  • Breece Hall finished with 18 carries for 133 yards and threw a 4-yard TD pass to Mason Taylor with 1:54 left.
  • The Jets' win marked the end of their 0-7 start, with Fields calling it a "first one is the hardest one."
  • Joe Flacco passed for two touchdowns and rushed for a 1-yard score, but the Bengals lost for the fifth time in six games.
  • Ja'Marr Chase had 12 catches for 91 yards in his third consecutive game with double-digit receptions.
  • The Jets' rally began with Hall's 27-yard TD run with 7:52 left, and Fields passed to Isaiah Davis for the 2-point conversion.
  • Hall's throw to Taylor was his first career passing attempt.
  • Hall is the fourth non-quarterback since 1950 to throw a winning touchdown pass in the final two minutes of the fourth quarter or overtime.
  • The Jets handed coach Aaron Glenn his first win of the season, making him the first Jets coach to begin his tenure with seven losses.

Statistics:

  • Jets: 502 yards offense (season high)
  • Jets: 254 yards rushing (season high)
  • Justin Fields: 21/32, 244 yards, 1 touchdown
  • Breece Hall: 18 carries, 133 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Joe Flacco: 21/34, 223 yards, 2 touchdowns
  • Ja'Marr Chase: 12 catches, 91 yards
  • Jermaine Johnson: 1 tackle, defense touchdown
  • Jets: 39-38 win over Bengals
  • Bengals: lost fifth time in six games

Sources:

  • AP NFL: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
  • Team Statement by Jets owner Woody Johnson on the passing of Kevin Mawuli Mangold.

Read more