The New York Jets claimed their first victory of the 2025 campaign by upsetting the Cincinnati Bengals 39-38 in Week 8.
It was a thrilling win that featured a 23-point fourth quarter.
With that, Jets Wire identified three things we learned from the Jets’ triumph over the Panthers:
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The Jets are playing hard for Aaron Glenn
Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets head coach Aaron Glenn reacts in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images
There’s been lots of discussion surrounding head coach Aaron Glenn’s job security following a winless 0-7 start. On Sunday, the resilient Jets proved Glenn hasn’t lost the locker room as they continue to compete hard for their first-year coach. The Jets overcame a sizable deficit to stun the Bengals.
Justin Fields embarrassed Woody Johnson
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 22: New York Jets owner Woody Johnson walks on the field before the NFL Preseason 2025 game between Philadelphia Eagles and New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on August 22, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
It was quite the week for starting quarterback Justin Fields, who was peculiarly on the receiving end of a public lashing by team owner Woody Johnson. Fields was supposed to be benched, but scheduled starter Tyrod Taylor suffered a midweek injury. He responded by leading the offense to an exciting come-from-behind victory.
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The defense continues to perform below expectations
CINCINNATI, OHIO – OCTOBER 26: Chase Brown #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals carries the ball against the New York Jets during the first quarter in the game at Paycor Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
The offense had to overcome another lackluster showing by Glenn’s defense. Joe Flacco threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns. Bengals running back Chase Brown averaged 7.6 yards per carry as Zac Taylor’s ground attack accumulated 181 rushing yards. The defense allowed 30-plus points for the fourth time in eight outings.
This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: What we learned from the New York Jets’ Week 8 win over the Bengals