# Jets OC Frank Reich defends fourth down run

> Reich says running plays are 'comfortable and confident' calls.
- Title: Jets OC Frank Reich defends fourth down run · NBC Sports
- Summary: Reich says running plays are 'comfortable and confident' calls. Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich defended calling a fourth-down running play after a…
- Keywords: jets, frank reich, fourth down, running play, nfl, aaron glenn, packers, braelon allen, sports, Frank, Reich, defends
- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/jets-oc-frank-reich-defends-fourth-down-run-comfortable-and-confident-in-my-play-calls
- Published: 2026-09-24T19:07:16.826+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jets, frank reich, fourth down, running play, nfl, aaron glenn, packers, braelon allen, sports
## Jets lose overtime
Jets lost 20-17 to Packers in overtime.
## Fourth down decision
Called running play from shotgun on 4th-and-1.
## Reich's data
Five years show running out of gun is percentage-wise better.
## Reich's stance
Always calls best play in moment, not perfect outcome.

> The bottom line is i'm always going to call what i think is the best play in that moment
## Sadiq's status
Tight end Sadiq missed most summer after hernia surgery.
## Reich's confidence
Comfortable and confident in play calls despite loss.

> i'm comfortable and confident in the calls that we called
## Key takeaway

Jets offensive coordinator Frank Reich defended calling a fourth-down running play after a loss, stating he remains confident in his play calls despite the outcome.