Jets confident turnovers will keep coming and turn into big things

The Jets had plenty of chances to seal their second win of the season.

Aaron Glenn said they “dictated” most of the loss to the Packers, but “have to make sure we can close the door and finish those types of games.”

Defensive lineman Harrison Phillips said of the defense, “I think what we want to do is put the nail in the coffin.”

Left tackle Olu Fashanu called it “a very winnable game.”

They pointed to various issues, including turning five forced fumbles into just one turnover, a lackluster running game and a failure to play at their best in the latter part of the loss.

“I think we’re gonna have to really make a conscious effort this week to really step up the intensity in the later part of practice, when it’s getting a little tired,’’ Phillips said Monday. “I think this week, we’ll try to make an emphasis of ‘Let’s keep our foot on the pedal the entirety of these practices and make sure we finish strong.’ ”

That didn’t happen against Green Bay, as the Packers scored the final 13 points of the game.

Harrison Phillips (97) of the New York Jets celebrates recovering a fumble during the fourth quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Getty Images

The Jets were left to wonder how they didn’t get more turnovers despite the five forced fumbles.

“It’s tough,’’ Phillips said. “Guys were running to the football every time it was out. I hope that was our unfair share of not coming up with them.”

“It’s making sure we take advantage of opportunities,” Glenn said. “Get the ball in positive territory and we have to be able to score.’’

“We preach takeaways,’’ safety Dane Belton said. “When you get the ball out five times, that’s great. You want more than one [recovery].”

But Glenn is confident if they continue “attacking the football [and] punching the football out, I do know this: Those things are gonna come around. We want guys to continue to do that because you want that to be a part of your DNA when it comes to defensive football.”


With Minkah Fitzpatrick out, Belton and Andre Cisco were forced into more action at safety, and they held up fine against Green Bay’s high-powered passing attack.

They each had four solo tackles, and the Packers and Jordan Love didn’t have much success passing downfield.

Belton said they were able to pick Fitzpatrick’s brain while preparing for the game.

“That was helpful,’’ Belton said. “I felt we did a good job. We didn’t get the job done [as a team], but losing a playmaker like that, we did do a good job.”


For a second straight week to start the season, Garrett Wilson was targeted just seven times by Geno Smith. He finished Sunday with five receptions, 57 yards and a touchdown, but wasn’t much of a factor late as the offense stalled in the fourth quarter and overtime.

Glenn said the Jets “absolutely” have to do a better job of getting their star wide receiver more involved.

“That is a point of emphasis every time we go out, to make sure we get him the ball,’’ Glenn said. “And we have to continue to do that.”


New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown.
Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, September 20, 2026. Bill Kostroun for NY Post

Wilson hasn’t had a 100-yard receiving game since Dec. 8, 2024.

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