Instant analysis: What went right, what went wrong in Jets' loss to the Panthers

Instant analysis of the Jets' 13-6 loss to the Panthers in Week 7.

The New York Jets are still looking for their first win under the watch of head coach Aaron Glenn and they were technically close to it in Week 7.

The Jets (0-7) hosted the Carolina Panthers (4-3) at MetLife Stadium. Despite some poor play from both teams, the Green and White could not capitalize and lost 13-6.

Following the contest, here is Jets Wire's instant reaction to the Jets' loss to the Panthers:

What went right?

Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor (2) throws the ball in the third quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Not a whole lot on offense. Quarterback Justin Fields was benched and replaced by backup Tyrod Taylor. While the Jets were more comfortable throwing the ball with Taylor, he still had two interceptions.

Defensively, it was another strong game for the Green and White. In back-to-back weeks the offense has wasted good efforts from their defense. Most teams win games when an opponent only puts up 13 points. The Jets lost two of those in a row.

What went wrong?

Oct 19, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) runs with the ball in the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Mostly all of it on offense. The Jets showed no life with Fields as he only had 25 net passing yards when he was benched in the second half. The lack of talented playmakers around both quarterbacks is obvious when Garrett Wilson (hip) does not play.

What's the bottom line?

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

What's next with the quarterback position? Head coach Aaron Glenn declined to name a starter for next week. Could this be the end of the Fields experiment?

What's next?

Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; A general view of the helmet of Cincinnati Bengals long snapper Cal Adomitis (48) during warmups before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

The Jets are back in Week 8 and will hit the road to face the Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) for a 1 p.m. kickoff next Sunday. The Bengals are fresh off a 33-31 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Thursday Night Football."

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: Instant analysis: What went right, wrong in Jets' loss to the Panthers

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