# Aaron Glenn clarifies Jets' second half kickoff confusion

> Jets coach Aaron Glenn says he was talking about offense sustainability, not kickoff reception.
- Title: Aaron Glenn clarifies Jets' second half kickoff confusion
- Summary: Jets coach Aaron Glenn says he was talking about offense sustainability, not kickoff reception. Jets coach Aaron Glenn clarified he discussed sustaining…
- Keywords: aaron glenn, jets, nfl, second half, kickoff, offense, defense, omar cooper, patriots, sports, Aaron, Glenn
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/aaron-glenn-i-wasnt-confused-about-who-got-the-ball-to-start-the-second-half
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:27:43.907+00:00
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- Topics: aaron glenn, jets, nfl, second half, kickoff, offense, defense, omar cooper, patriots, sports
## Aaron Glenn's interview
Jets head coach Aaron Glenn's on-field interview before the second half went viral.

> the good thing is we get the ball, we get a chance to go move it and finish
## Glenn clarifies meaning
Glenn said he was talking about offense sustainability after defense forces stop.

> i actually talked about just the offense
## Jets' second half play
Jets forced a punt and scored touchdown pass to rookie wideout Omar Cooper.

> they would eventually pull within 17-13
## Final score
Patriots won 26-19 after Jets pulled within 17-13.

> the patriots went on to win twenty six minus nineteen
## Key takeaway

Jets coach Aaron Glenn clarified he discussed sustaining drives after defense stops opponents, not who would get kickoff to start second half.