The Jets lost ugly to the Jags, falling 48-20 in Jacksonville – further cementing their spot as one of the worst teams in the NFL. The Jets (3-11) also further solidified their draft position, which is now looking like it could be in the top five.

New York Jets coach Aaron Glenn joked about making a playing comeback at 53. Inspired by quarterback Philip Rivers' return, Glenn humorously announced plans to play in the Jets' final games this season against New England and Buffalo.

New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn shared a blunt message with rookie QB Brady Cook ahead of the first start of his NFL career.

The New York Jets officially are out of playoff contention. It was going to take a miracle for New York and it isn't getting it. The Jets dropped their Week 14

The first-year head coach has stressed building a foundation for the franchise, which Johnson has overseen as the owner since 2000. During a 2-9 season that has extended the Jets' playoff drought to an NFL-leading 15 years that includes 10 straight losing records, staying optimistic about the future might be false hope to some.

The New York Jets, led by rookie quarterback Brady Cook, face the Jacksonville Jaguars, led by quarterback Trevor Lawrence, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla.

Cook will become the 10th different quarterback to start a game for the Jets since the 2022 season began, joining a list that includes Taylor, Fields, Aaron Rodgers, Zach Wilson, Mike White, Joe Flacco, Chris Streveler, Trevor Siemian and Tim Boyle. He spent his collegiate career at Missouri.

But the players take their cues from the coaches. Aaron Glenn came to the Jets' head coaching position espousing the importance of special teams and has continued through the season to tout his players and his staff, led by first-year coordinator Chris Banjo, who have made those special things happen.