Jets HC Aaron Glenn: We've Shown 'Spurts' of Playing at High Level

The New York Jets went into halftime trailing the Kansas City Chiefs 14–12. A missed field goal by Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker at the end of the second quarter kept it a two-point contest.

Coming out of halftime, the Jets didn't show the same fight. The Chiefs scored 21 unanswered points to earn a 35–12 win in front of a crowd of 73,628 fans at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

Sunday's contest was another reminder that the Jets have the ability to hang with good teams. But New York hasn't been able to finish.

During his postgame news conference, head coach Aaron Glenn told reporters that he trusts the process New York is going through this season. 

"We've shown spurts that we can play at a high level," Glenn said.

The Jets took a 6–0 lead in the first quarter thanks to two field goals. New York scored two more field goals in the second quarter. In order for the Jets to become more competitive, they'll have to finish drives with touchdowns instead of three points.

The second half was more concerning. Spurts are something that every team in the league can have on a Sunday. What matters is how you finish.

For New York, watching their opponent score the final 21 points in the second half shows Glenn's staff did not make good adjustments at halftime. Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and his staff got the better of the Jets in that department.

The Jets are now 2-7 before the trade deadline on Tuesday. While New York is not expected to make major moves, Darren Mougey could decide to part with edge Will McDonald IV. He recorded two tackles on Sunday.

Breece Hall had a solid day in his return against the Chiefs. He carried the ball 15 times for 61 yards. Braelon Allen rushed eight times for 33 yards. Allen also had a fumble that was lost, leading to Geno Smith making a tackle.

When speaking to reporters after the loss, Smith said he was frustrated with himself after the loss. He finished the game with 32 passing attempts for 165 yards. He took five sacks for -42 yards. 

The issues with the Jets offense go beyond Smith. Still, New York needs better quarterback play to finish off drives with six points.

The Jets, on a four-game losing streak, next host the Buffalo Bills in W