Aaron Glenn mistakenly thinks Jets receive ball to start second half
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:29 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

During halftime of the Week 6 game against the Patriots, Jets head coach Aaron Glenn incorrectly stated that New York would receive the ball to begin the second half. Glenn, speaking with CBS, mentioned, "The good thing is, we get the ball. We get a chance to go move it and finish." However, it was the Patriots who received the kickoff. After the Jets turned the Patriots over on downs, Glenn clarified the situation. Such an oversight is notable for a head coach, who must manage numerous details throughout a game.
- •Aaron Glenn misidentified kick-receive situation at halftime.
- •New York Jets were playing against the New England Patriots.
- •Glenn's mistake occurred during a CBS interview.
- •The Patriots received the ball to start the second half.
- •Jets later forced a turnover on downs to begin the half.
- 7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Aaron Glenn incorrectly thought the Jets were receiving the ball to start the second half
"That's a detail that a head coach probably should know.
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