Aaron Glenn won’t commit to Justin Fields as Jets starter after big win
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Justin Fields led the New York Jets to a wild comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road over the weekend.
But giving the long-suffering franchise its first win of the season wasn’t enough to solidify him as the starting quarterback heading into the bye week.
New York Jets head coach Aaron during a game against the Denver Broncos on October 12, 2025 in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Fields has been a starter for the Jets for seven winless weeks in his first season with the team. But entering Week 8 against the Bengals, there were numerous reports speculating that backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor would get the nod against Cincinnati.
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An injury to Taylor forced the Jets to make the decision and Fields once again took control.
Things took a surprising turn when Fields went 21 of 32 for 244 yards and a touchdown, plus 31 yards on 11 carries in the thrilling 39-38 victory. He also passed and ran for two-point conversions.
Fields’ standout performance has naturally led to speculation about what the organization will do next at the quarterback position. On Monday, Glenn seemed unmoved when it came to making a decision.
Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets stand on the sidelines during the national anthem before a game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on September 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
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“I think you know what my answer will be to that,” Glenn said when asked if Fields would start against Cleveland on Nov. 9. “This is the bye week and we’re going to focus on ourselves. And listen, I have time to make that decision. Again, that’s one of the good things about the bye week.
“But seriously, this gives us a chance to focus on the good, the bad and the ugly and try to figure those things out because we know we have a long way to go.”
Fields revealed his emotions about the season after the win, as he was on the floor of his closet at one point during the week crying.
Justin Fields of the New York Jets carries the ball for a two-point conversion against the Cincinnati Bengals during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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“Football is football,” he said, “but it’s much more about the journey and how we got to this point and just facing adversity and fighting through adversity.”
The Jets will have time off to reflect on the victory before returning home to face the Browns, who face their own quarterback dilemma.
The News contributed to this report.
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