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The Jets question that comes with Aaron Glenn’s deja vu

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Cannizzaro, M. (2026, September 29). The Jets question that comes with Aaron Glenn’s deja vu. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/sports/the-jets-question-that-comes-with-aaron-glenns-deja-vu/

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Aaron Glenn expressed a sense of déjà vu after the Jets lost to the Detroit Lions on Sunday, referencing his past experiences as a defensive coach and player for the Lions. Glenn and Dan Campbell, who is both his friend and mentor and currently the head coach of the Lions, shared an emotional embrace post-game, discussing their history together in rebuilding the Lions from a struggling team into division title contenders.

Written by AI on 2026-10-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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Based on the articles provided, here's a summary of key takeaways from the NFL Week 3 game between the New York Jets and the Detroit Lions:

Game Summary

The New York Jets lost to the Detroit Lions by a score of 31-24 in a thrilling back-and-forth contest.
The Jets showed resilience, overcoming a fourth-quarter deficit with three consecutive touchdowns, led by quarterback Geno Smith's stellar performance (31/37 for 321 yards and 3 TDs).
Despite the comeback effort, a crucial turnover sealed the game when Chuck Clark sacked Geno Smith and forced a fumble.

Key Performances

Jahmyr Gibbs: The Lions' dynamic running back had an impressive all-around performance with 99 rushing yards (2 touchdowns) and 65 receiving yards.
Geno Smith: Though the loss was disappointing, Smith delivered one of the best quarterback performances in recent Jets history, completing 16-of-18 passes for over 300 yards in the second half.

Strategic Insights

The Jets' defense, which entered as league leaders in fewest yards allowed, showed strong moments but faltered in critical fourth-down stops and turnovers.
Both teams had chances to extend their leads but failed to do so effectively during key game situations.

Coach Analysis

Aaron Glenn: As a former defensive coordinator for the Lions under Dan Campbell, Glenn emphasized that his team is "right there" with top-tier competition. He highlighted the gap they need to close in crucial moments.
The loss follows a similar pattern of letting leads slip away and failing to capitalize on opportunities, reminiscent of their recent overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers.

Postgame Reflections

While the Jets showed significant improvement over last year's 3-14 season under Glenn, the team is now 1-2 after a close defeat.
Despite being "right there," the gap between winning and losing teams was evident in both the Packers and Lions games, suggesting areas for improvement.

Overall, while the loss is disappointing, it showcases promising growth and highlights specific areas where the Jets can make adjustments to turn narrow losses into victories.

Written for “Jets vs Lions Loss Analysis” on 2026-11-02, grounded in this article and the 14 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles discuss different points in time related to the Jets' defense, one looking forward to a game against the Lions and the other reflecting on a recent loss to them.”

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That’s what Aaron Glenn said he felt when his Jets lost a tight game to the Lions on Sunday in Detroit, the place he coached defense for four years and played a big part in resurrecting a downtrodden franchise. asserted

he → ’ → franchise

Take flight with the Jets Text with Brian Costello all season as he brings Sports+ subscribers the latest Jets intel from on the field and off. asserted

he → take → field

SIGN UP NOWDéjà vu is what Glenn and Dan Campbell, his friend and mentor and the Lions head coach, spoke about while they exchanged a long embrace on the field after the game. asserted

they → sign → game

Glenn has been there and done that before with Campbell as they built the Lions from division doormats to division title winners. asserted

they → do → winners

The Jets question that comes with Aaron Glenn’s deja vu

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