New York Jets offensive coordinator Tanner Engstrand faces mounting pressure after New York’s dismal 0-7 start to the 2025 season.
Only three other teams in franchise history have opened this poorly, and much of the blame has fallen on Engstrand’s struggling offense.
The unit has failed to reach the end zone in consecutive games while quarterback Justin Fields continues searching for rhythm in the system.
Despite the winless record and limited production, Engstrand remains confident his group can turn things around as the season progresses.
“My confidence level is at an all-time high. I have total confidence in the outfit. The attitude that they put forward, the way they show up to work in the office, in the meeting room, on the practice field. I have the utmost confidence in all of our players and all of our group that we can turn this thing around and find a way to get ourselves in the win column,” Engstrand told reporters on Thursday.
"I have the utmost confidence in all of our players and all of our group that we can turn this thing around and find a way to get ourselves in the win column"
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— New York Jets (@nyjets) October 23, 2025
Sunday’s first-half performance against the Panthers proved particularly concerning for Fields, who completed just six of 12 passes for 46 yards before getting benched at halftime in favor of Tyrod Taylor.
The benching came on the heels of another underwhelming showing in London against the Broncos, where Fields managed only 45 yards through the air.
Lingering questions at quarterback have become a central storyline for a Jets team desperately seeking answers on offense.
The former passing-game coordinator, who followed Aaron Glenn from Detroit, refused to reveal his quarterback plans heading into Week 8 against Cincinnati.
The matchup could provide some relief, as the Bengals rank third-worst in passing defense at 257 yards allowed per game.
Whether Fields or Taylor takes the snaps, the Jets should find opportunities to attack through the air against a vulnerable secondary.
Confidence alone will not fix what has gone wrong in New York.
The Jets must prove their offseason preparation and practice efforts can translate into tangible results on gameday.
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