Aaron Glenn Under Heavy Fire After Jets’ Embarrassing 0-6 Start

The New York Jets are staring down a nightmare start to their season, winless through six games and struggling to find stability under first-year head coach Aaron Glenn. After a 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 5, 2025, in London, the Jets sit at the very bottom of the NFL standings. The team has yet to record a single victory, and with a record of 0-6, frustration is mounting across the organization.

Glenn, who took over the Jets during the offseason, is still searching for his first win as a head coach. His transition from respected defensive coordinator to top man has been difficult, and now the spotlight is squarely on his leadership. The pressure intensified following the narrow loss to Denver, a game that exposed both offensive inconsistency and coaching questions.

Bleacher Report’s Moe Moton recently suggested that Glenn might already be on the hot seat — a surprising notion for a coach only six games into his career. Moton wrote that Jets owner Woody Johnson has a reputation for being “meddling” and “impulsive,” which could affect Glenn’s short-term future. The Jets remain the league’s only winless team, and after the London game, star wide receiver Garrett Wilson reportedly questioned one of Glenn’s coaching decisions that contributed to the 13-11 defeat.

The loss was especially disheartening considering how little progress the offense showed. The Jets managed a net total of minus-10 passing yards, a staggering statistic for an NFL team in any era. When asked whether quarterback Justin Fields would retain his starting job, Glenn stood firm in his support of Fields and dismissed speculation about changes under center. That response, coupled with his in-game decisions, has fueled impatience among fans and observers. If the Jets continue to spiral and finish with the worst record in the league, Moton suggested Glenn could be “one-and-done” in New York.

At the same time, the team’s on-field struggles have been mirrored by turbulence in the betting markets. Across DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Caesars, the Jets’ odds have shifted sharply in recent weeks. Once minor underdogs against the Carolina Panthers in early Week 7 lines, New York opened around -1.5 but has since swung to +2, with most books now favoring Carolina at -2 and a total hovering near 42 points. The Jets’ moneyline currently sits around +110, while Carolina’s is roughly -130, reflecting a growing lack of confidence from bettors.

On the futures side, BetMGM lists the Jets at +100000 to win the Super Bowl and +50000 to take the AFC title — distant long shots compared to preseason expectations. Their odds to make the playoffs have stretched to +5000. Even the FanDuel “Next Win” prop paints a bleak picture: New York’s shortest price is +110 for this week’s matchup against Carolina, lengthening to +280 for a potential win against Cincinnati and +470 for a shot versus Cleveland in Week 10.

Injury concerns have also influenced these odds. Garrett Wilson underwent knee testing after the Denver game, raising alarms inside and outside the organization. Multiple players, including Josh Reynolds and Qwan’tez Stiggers, appeared on the midweek injury report, either limited or not participating in practice. Veteran lineman Quincy Williams remains on injured reserve with a shoulder issue, though he is expected to return in Week 8.

Yet Glenn has said that this period of struggle is part of a longer rebuilding process. Speaking after the loss, he acknowledged the team’s poor start but stressed the importance of building a foundation for consistent success. “Everybody wants to make sure they have a winning record,” he said. “But here’s the thing that was not heard from the very beginning. We’re not talking about the Super Bowl. We’re trying to build a foundation of making sure that we win consistently. And how do you do that? You just can’t throw things out there and just have an unstable foundation and expect for things to be just right and to consistently win.”

Glenn added that the Jets are “going through the hard times” needed to grow as a team. He expressed confidence in his players, his staff, and himself, explaining that he has experienced difficult starts before. As a Jets player in 1996, he endured an 0-8 start to a 1-15 season. Later, as an assistant under Dan Campbell in Detroit, he was part of a Lions team that started 0-10-1. He pointed to other coaches, including Kyle Shanahan and Zac Taylor, who suffered similar starts before turning their teams around. Glenn said he recently spoke with former coach Bill Parcells about staying the course and reiterated to both fans and reporters, “Do not let go of the rope.”

On the field, the Jets have shown glimpses of improvement, particularly on defense. Through their first five games, they had allowed an average of 31.4 points per game, the worst in the league, but the London game marked a turning point. A players-only defensive meeting before the trip seemed to reenergize the unit. The Jets forced their first turnover of the season, recorded a second-half safety that gave them an 11-10 lead, and benefited from the return of edge rusher Jermaine Johnson. Rookie cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr., who forced the turnover, provided a much-needed spark.

Glenn’s challenge, however, is far from over. While the defense showed life, the offense remains in disarray. Justin Fields has struggled behind an inconsistent offensive line, and questions about play-calling persist. Glenn’s support of Fields has drawn attention, especially after such an anemic performance in London.

Inside the locker room, veteran voices are trying to maintain composure. Defensive lineman Harrison Phillips, acquired from Minnesota, said he’s seen similar rebuilds in his career. “I’ve been a part of a few rebuild or rebranding in my career,” Phillips explained. “I believe in AG, and so I know what this can look like, but I do think it’s really good for our young players to have the messaging and to see this is the blueprint. It started out like this, and look at what it turned into.” Phillips said that young players need to stay committed, especially in an era where athletes often leave tough situations. “No, we need everybody to buy in. You need to lean in harder in a time like this,” he said.

Center Josh Myers, who previously played with Fields at Ohio State from 2019 to 2020, also voiced confidence in his quarterback. “He’s fine,” Myers said. “I’ve played a lot of snaps with him before, and he’s an amazing football player, leader, quarterback — all those things. I think we have to do a better job around him. Just speaking for the offensive line, got to give him time and let him get through his reads and do all that stuff. So I think he’s fine. I think he’s going to be fine. He’s seen adversity, and I think you’ll see a bounce back performance from him.”

For now, the Jets’ focus is on breaking the losing streak and finding some rhythm before the season slips away. Glenn’s leadership is being tested under some of the most unforgiving circumstances in professional football.