Jets Coach Seeks Revenge on Dolphins After Infamous 'Fake Spike' Play

In a twist of fate, Aaron Glenn, the Jets' new head coach, is set to face the Dolphins in a divisional matchup, 31 years after being on the receiving end of one of the most memorable plays in NFL history - Dan Marino's 'fake spike' touchdown pass.

Back in 1994, Glenn, then a rookie cornerback for the Jets, was the defender on the play that saw Marino deceive the Jets defense and throw an 8-yard touchdown pass to Mark Ingram in the final seconds, giving the Dolphins a 28-24 victory. Glenn vowed revenge, and two years later, he got it with a 100-yard interception return for a touchdown against Marino.

Now, as the Jets' first-year head coach, Glenn is determined to overcome the team's past struggles, which have been defined by the 'Same Old Jets' narrative. The Jets have played three quality opponents so far this season, losing two games on late field goals, and Glenn insists his team is not the same as the Jets teams of old.

Preparing for the Dolphins, Glenn has referenced the Jets' 'Monday Night Miracle' win over Miami in 2000, a game in which Glenn played a key role. That comeback victory, in which the Jets overcame a 30-7 deficit in the fourth quarter, stands as one of the franchise's signature moments. Glenn hopes to channel that same fighting spirit as he looks to lead the Jets to their first winning season since 2015.