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Aaron Glenn non-committal on Justin Fields as Jets starter despite first win of season
Justin Fields led the New York Jets to a wild comeback win over the Cincinnati Bengals on the road over the weekend, but serving the struggling franchise with 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 Glenn looks on during an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in London. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Fields has been the starter for the Jets through seven winless weeks in his first season with the team, but entering Week 8 against the Bengals, there were several reports speculating that backup quarterback Tyrod Taylor would get the nod against Cincinnati.
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An injury to Taylor forced the Jets’ hand, and Fields was back in the driver’s seat.
Things took a surprising turn when Fields went 21-of-32 for 244 yards and a touchdown, along with 31 yards on 11 rushes in the thrilling 39-38 win. He also threw a pass and had a run for 2-point conversions.
Fields’ outstanding performance has naturally led to speculation about what the organization will do next at the quarterback position. But on Monday, Glenn seemed unmoved to make a decision.
Justin Fields and Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets stand on the sidelines during the national anthem prior to an NFL football 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 is going to be to that,” Glenn said when asked if Fields would be the starter against Cleveland on Nov. 9. “This is the bye week and we’re going to focus on us. And look, I have time to make that decision. Again, that’s one of the good things about the bye week.”
Glenn added, “But seriously, man, this gives us a chance to really just hone in on the good, the bad and the ugly and try to get these things resolved because we know we’ve got a way to go.”
Fields revealed his feelings about the season after the win, saying he was on the floor of his locker 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 of the game at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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“Football is football,” he said, “but it was so much more just about the journey and how we got to this point and just facing adversity and fighting through adversity.”
The Jets will have time to reflect on the win before returning home to take on the Browns, who face their own quarterback dilemma.
