The New York Jets have been outscored 100-6 in the final two minutes of first halves during Aaron Glenn’s 23 games as head coach, according to a statistic Locked On Jets host John Butchko credited to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic. The Jets’ 26-19 loss to the New England Patriots in Week 6 supplied the latest example, with New England scoring 10 points late in the second quarter to take a 17-3 halftime lead.
Butchko argued that the number reflects a recurring preparation problem. The Jets had chances to stay in the game at Gillette Stadium but failed twice on fourth down in Patriots territory and could not manage the clock or prevent late-half scores.
Glenn acknowledged after the game that the team must improve in short-yardage and two-minute situations. Butchko focused on the sequence before halftime, when the offense went three-and-out and New England scored with less than 20 seconds remaining. He said the Jets did not force the Patriots to use timeouts or take enough time off the clock before handing the ball back.
Butchko also pointed to Jets rookie edge David Bailey’s offside penalty near the end of the third quarter. Bailey was responsible for the penalty, Butchko said, but he viewed the error as another example of players not being sufficiently drilled on game situations.
The criticism extended to offensive coordinator Frank Reich. Butchko said three first-half drives stalled after four or more consecutive rushing attempts, calling the approach too predictable for an offense that needs to create explosive passing opportunities.
Jets quarterback Geno Smith completed 20 of 30 passes for 252 yards, a touchdown, and an interception, but Butchko questioned why the offense did not lean more heavily on its top receiving options. He specifically cited Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson, tight end Kenyon Sadiq and rookie wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. as players who should have received more opportunities before halftime.
The loss dropped the Jets to 2-4 entering Week 7 against the Miami Dolphins. Glenn’s team still has time to recover in the standings, but its two-minute execution and situational discipline have become immediate tests after another winnable game slipped away.
Jets News and Notes
– Omar Cooper Jr. delivered the clearest bright spot against New England, finishing with six catches for 103 yards and his first NFL touchdown. The rookie’s 48-yard score helped the Jets cut the deficit in the second half.
– Jets running back Braelon Allen rushed for 78 yards on 17 carries and added two catches for 26 yards. His 91 first-half scrimmage yards were the club’s highest total in any half this season.
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