### **Coaching Staff**
Glenn became the 22nd head coach in Jets history in January. Glenn, a former safety the Jets selected in the first round of the 1994 NFL Draft, coached the Lions defense for the last four years. Despite losing five starters and multiple key backups to injury, Detroit finished top 10 in takeaways (24), fifth against the run (98.4 yards allowed per game) and first in third-down conversion percentage allowed (32.4%). Glenn has 12 years of NFL coaching experience after spending 13 years as a player.
Glenn brought in Lions' passing game coordinator Tanner Engstrand as the Jets' next offensive coordinator. Engstrand spent the last five years with the Lions, working under now Bears HC Ben Johnson and Lions HC Dan Campbell. Detroit finished second in passing yards (4,718) and passer rating (112.6) in 2024. Prior to being passing game coordinator, Engstrand served as tight ends coach, offensive quality control coach and an offensive assistant. He came to Detroit after a one-year stint as offensive coordinator of the XFL's DC Defenders and multiple stops at the collegiate level.
Steve Wilks will lead the New York defense. Wilks has 18 years of NFL experience, including one season as the Arizona Cardinals head coach in 2018. Most recently, Wilks was the defensive coordinator for the San Francisco 49ers in 2023. With Wilks at the helm, San Francisco allowed 17.5 points per game, the third-fewest in the NFL.
### **Series History**
The Bengals and Jets have played 29 times. Most recently, Cincinnati took down the Jets in New York 27-12. The Jets haven't visited Paycor Stadium since 2019, when the Bengals defended their home turf in a 22-6 victory.
### **What To Watch For**
Gardner and 2024 triple crown winner [Ja’Marr Chase](https://www.bengals.com/team/players-roster/ja-marr-chase/) have only matched up once in their careers (the aforementioned 2022 game). Chase had six receptions and a touchdown in the contest but was held to just 29 yards.
On the other side, Stephens is used to seeing the Bengals wideouts, having played them twice a year while with the Ravens. In two games against Stephens and Baltimore last year, QB [Joe Burrow](https://www.bengals.com/team/players-roster/joe-burrow/) threw for 820 yards and nine touchdowns.