Jets’ Aaron Glenn defends Justin Fields after poor play against Broncos

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn had a difficult exchange with a reporter Sunday following the team’s 13-11 loss to the Denver Broncos in London.

The reporter asked about Justin Fields’ status as starting quarterback, given his struggles over the first six weeks, compounded by his performance against the Broncos. The team scored minus 10 passing yards, as Fields couldn’t get anything through the air or on the ground.

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New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) receives his helmet after he was knocked down during a tackle in the second half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

He was 9 of 17 with 45 passing yards and was sacked nine times.

“Come on, man. What kind of question is that?” Glenn said when asked if Fields would be the starter in their Week 7 dance with the Carolina Panthers, according to Athletics.

“There are a number of guys that…I mean, sometimes this league is like that, and there are guys that are having bad games. That doesn’t mean you just put them on the bench. Come on, you know better than that.”

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New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn attends an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Veteran quarterback Tyrod Taylor is Fields’ backup. Rookie Brady Cook is on the practice squad.

New York fell to 0-6 with the loss to the Broncos. The offense is 25th in points scored and 28th in yards gained. The team seemingly showed signs of improvement in losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) is tackled by the Broncos defense in the second half of an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

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While the Panthers may have looked like an easy win in previous weeks, Bryce Young geared up Carolina’s offense and led them to a surprise win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 6.

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