The New York Jets have stumbled into the record books for all the wrong reasons. Following their 38-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on October 5, 2025, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start a season 0-5 without registering a single takeaway, according to ESPN Research.
Defensive Struggles Under Aaron Glenn
The loss highlighted ongoing defensive woes under head coach Aaron Glenn. A viral post from the game showed Glenn animated on the sideline, a moment that symbolized the Jets’ inability to force turnovers through five straight weeks. Despite repeated defensive adjustments, the unit has yet to record an interception or fumble recovery—an unprecedented drought that has frustrated both the coaching staff and fans.
A Familiar Pattern of Poor Starts
For Jets fans, this disappointing start feels all too familiar. The organization has struggled with early-season collapses in recent years, including a notorious 0-13 skid in 2020. Sunday’s defeat was compounded by controversy when a potential Jets score was nullified by a rare skycam interference call, leaving fans feeling robbed of momentum in what was already a lopsided matchup.
Fan Reaction: Frustration and Mockery
Online reaction to the milestone has been brutal. Replies to the viral image of Glenn and coverage of the streak largely mocked the Jets’ organizational dysfunction, with many questioning Glenn’s tenure and the team’s long-term direction. Supporters vented their frustration, citing decades of underachievement and the latest reminder that the franchise continues to lag behind AFC rivals.
Looking Ahead
At 0-5 with zero takeaways, the Jets face an uphill climb to salvage their 2025 season. History suggests teams that start this poorly rarely recover, but the coming weeks will test whether Glenn’s defense can finally flip the script and generate the turnovers that have eluded them so far.