New York Jets Mark Cannizzaro Aaron Glenn’s ‘superpower’ has gone invisible in troubling Jets defensive lapse By Mark Cannizzaro Published Oct. 6, 2026, 5:22 p.m. ET Aaron Glenn of the New York Jets looks on during the first quarter of the game against the Chicago Bears. Getty Images What has happened to the Jets defense the past two weeks?
What has happened to Aaron Glenn’s “superpower?’’
There are worse defenses in the NFL through the first four weeks — the Jets are ranked 12th in the league in total defense at the moment, which is respectable. But the disparity from the first two weeks of the season to the past two is alarming. The defense was at the top of the league in the first two weeks and has regressed badly since.
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In a season-opening win over the Titans and a Week 2 loss to the Packers, the “superpower’’ of Glenn’s play calling was present.
