61st season in franchise history
The 2020 season was the New York Jets ' 51st in the National Football League (NFL), their 61st overall, their second under general manager Joe Douglas and their second and final under head coach Adam Gase . They failed to improve upon their 7–9 record from 2019 or return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010 . Their 2–14 record was their worst record since their 1996 campaign in which they went 1–15, and shortly after the Jets closed their season with a loss to the New England Patriots the team fired Gase as head coach.
The Jets became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention after a loss in Week 11 dropped them to 0–10.[ 1] [ 2] They continued their losing streak to week 14, resulting in a franchise-worst 0–13 start, before they claimed their first victory in Week 15 against the Los Angeles Rams to prevent a winless season . With the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers qualifying for the postseason for the first time since 2002 and 2007 respectively, the Jets now have the longest active postseason drought in the NFL, with 2010 being the last season the Jets qualified for the postseason.
On July 20, the Jets confirmed that their home games would take place behind closed doors due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the United States .[ 3]
Position
Player
2020 Team
Date signed
Contract
WR
Robby Anderson
Carolina Panthers
April 1[ 4]
2 years, $20.000 million
OT
Kelvin Beachum
Arizona Cardinals
July 18[ 5]
1 year, $1.1875 million
CB
Maurice Canady
Dallas Cowboys
March 18[ 6]
1 year, $1.250 million
OG
Tom Compton
San Francisco 49ers
April 3[ 7]
1 year, $2.750 million
DE
Brandon Copeland
New England Patriots
March 22[ 8]
1 year, $1.048 million
P
Lac Edwards
Buffalo Bills
August 19[ 9]
1 year, $0.910 Million
QB
David Fales
New York Jets
April 23[ 10]
1 year, $0.910 million
ILB
Neville Hewitt
New York Jets
March 25[ 11]
1 year, $2.000 million
OLB
Jordan Jenkins
New York Jets
April 23[ 12]
1 year, $5.000 million
C
Ryan Kalil
ILB
Albert McClellan
FS
Rontez Miles
RB
Ty Montgomery
New Orleans Saints
May 15[ 13]
1 year, $1.048 million
RB
Bilal Powell
OT
Brent Qvale
Houston Texans
March 20[ 14]
1 year, $1.048 million
OT
Brandon Shell
Seattle Seahawks
March 24[ 15]
2 years, $9.000 million
QB
Trevor Siemian
Tennessee Titans
August 19[ 16]
1 year, $0.910 million
WR
Demaryius Thomas
OLB
Paul Worrilow
New York Jets
September 16[ 17]
1 year, $0.204 million
Pre-Draft Trades
In-Draft Trades
The Jets traded a second-round selection (48th) to the Seattle Seahawks in exchange for a second- and a third-round selection (59th and 101st).[ 36]
The New York Jets traded a third-round selection (101st) to the New England Patriots in exchange for two fourth-round selections (125th and 129th) and a 2021 sixth-round selection.[ 37]
The Jets traded their sixth-round selection (211th) to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for CB Quincy Wilson .[ 38]
Undrafted free agents [ edit ]
2020 New York Jets staff
Front office
Owner – Woody Johnson
Chairman/CEO – Christopher Johnson
President – Hymie Elhai
General manager – Joe Douglas
Assistant general manager – Rex Hogan
Senior director, football administration – Dave Socie
Director of player personnel – Chad Alexander
Director of college scouting – Jon Carr
Head coaches
Offensive coaches
Defensive coaches
Special teams coaches
Special teams coordinator – Brant Boyer
Assistant special teams – Jeff Hammerschmidt
Strength and conditioning
Head strength and conditioning – Justus Galac
Assistant strength and conditioning – Aaron McLaurin and Joe Giacobbe
The Jets' preseason schedule was announced on May 7, but was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic .[ 48]
The Jets' 2020 schedule was announced on May 7.[ 48]
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Week 1: at Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
BUF – Josh Allen 2-yards run (Tyler Bass kick), 5:38. Bills 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 55 yards, 3:54.
BUF – Zack Moss 2-yards pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 2:32. Bills 14–0. Drive: 6 plays, 82 yards, 2:35.
Second quarter
BUF – John Brown 17-yards pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 6:48. Bills 21–0. Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 7:58.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 31-yards field goal, 0:00. Bills 21–3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 1:27.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 22-yards field goal, 10:38. Bills 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 3:49.
BUF – Tyler Bass 19-yards field goal, 3:15. Bills 27–10. Drive: 11 plays, 63 yards, 6:29.
NYJ – Josh Adams 2-yards run (Sam Ficken kick), 0:54. Bills 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 86 yards, 2:21.
Top scorers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Jets started their season with a loss, starting 0–1.
Week 2: vs. San Francisco 49ers [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
SF – Raheem Mostert 80-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 14:43. 49ers 7–0. Drive: 1 play, 80 yards, 0:17.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 41-yard field goal, 3:43. 49ers 7–3. Drive: 13 plays, 38 yards, 6:43.
Second quarter
SF – Jordan Reed 18-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 9:55. 49ers 14–3. Drive: 14 plays, 77 yards, 8:44.
SF – Jordan Reed 4-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo (Robbie Gould kick), 0:11. 49ers 21–3. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 3:30.
Third quarter
SF – Robbie Gould 46-yard field goal, 8:53. 49ers 24–3. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 4:41.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 25-yard field goal, 2:52. 49ers 24–6. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 1:50.
Fourth quarter
SF – Jerick McKinnon 18-yard run (Robbie Gould kick), 10:23. 49ers 31–6. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:39.
NYJ – Braxton Berrios 30-yard pass from Sam Darnold (Sam Ficken kick), 1:23. 49ers 31–13. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 1:34.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Jets have not won a home opener since 2015. The Jets dropped to 0–2.
Week 3: at Indianapolis Colts [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Mo Alie-Cox 1-yard pass from Philip Rivers (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 14:13. Colts 14–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:59.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 42-yard field goal, 8:38. Colts 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 53 yards, 2:51.
Third quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 1-yard run (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 5:21. Colts 24–7. Drive: 10 plays, 55 yards, 5:07.
IND – T. J. Carrie 44-yard interception return (Rodrigo Blankenship kick), 0:00. Colts 31–7.
Fourth quarter
IND – Sam Darnold sacked in end zone by Justin Houston for a safety, 4:50. Colts 33–7.
IND – Rodrigo Blankenship 41-yard field goal, 2:04. Colts 36–7. Drive: 5 plays, 33 yards, 2:46.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top passers
With the loss, the Jets dropped to 0–3.
Week 4: vs. Denver Broncos [ edit ]
Week Four: Denver Broncos at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Broncos
3
14
7 13 37
Jets
7
6
3 12 28
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Sam Darnold 46-yard run (Sam Ficken kick), 11:25. Jets 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 3:35.
DEN – Brandon McManus 40-yard field goal, 4:45. Jets 7–3. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 6:40.
Second quarter
DEN – Jerry Jeudy 48-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Brandon McManus kick), 13:09. Broncos 10–7. Drive: 3 plays, 70 yards, 1:44.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 26-yard field goal, 6:21. Tied 10–10. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 4:44.
DEN – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 1:37. Broncos 17–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:44.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 38-yard field goal, 0:15. Broncos 17–13. Drive: 11 plays, 55 yards, 1:22.
Third quarter
NYJ – Sam Ficken 32-yard field goal, 11:23. Broncos 17–16. Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 2:00.
DEN – Tim Patrick 7-yard pass from Brett Rypien (Brandon McManus kick), 4:31. Broncos 24–16. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:52.
Fourth quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 54-yard field goal, 14:11. Broncos 27–16. Drive: 4 plays, 8 yards, 1:41.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 54-yard field goal, 11:44. Broncos 27–19. Drive: 7 plays, 39 yards, 2:27.
NYJ – Pierre Desir 35-yard interception return (pass failed), 10:45. Broncos 27–25.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 36-yard field goal, 6:23. Jets 28–27. Drive: 6 plays, 25 yards, 2:14.
DEN – Brandon McManus 53-yard field goal, 3:08. Broncos 30–28. Drive: 9 plays, 40 yards, 3:15.
DEN – Melvin Gordon 43-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 1:48. Broncos 37–28. Drive: 1 play, 43 yards, 0:12.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the loss, the Jets dropped to 0–4 for a second consecutive season. It marked the first time in franchise history they've suffered consecutive seasons when they started 0–4.
Week 5: vs. Arizona Cardinals [ edit ]
Week Five: Arizona Cardinals at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Cardinals
7
10
7 6 30
Jets
0
3
7 0 10
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Sam Ficken 26-yard field goal, 7:01. Cardinals 7–3. Drive: 4 plays, 2 yards, 0:47.
ARI – Kyler Murray 2-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 2:41. Cardinals 14–3. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:20.
ARI – Zane Gonzalez 47-yard field goal, 0:03. Cardinals 17–3. Drive: 6 plays, 52 yards, 0:50.
Third quarter
NYJ – Jamison Crowder 11-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sam Ficken kick), 5:51. Cardinals 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 74 yards, 2:12.
ARI – Kenyan Drake 1-yard run (Zane Gonzalez kick), 0:15. Cardinals 24–10. Drive: 10 plays, 70 yards, 5:36.
Fourth quarter
ARI – DeAndre Hopkins 37-yard pass from Kyler Murray (pass failed), 8:35. Cardinals 30–10. Drive: 6 plays, 96 yards, 2:42.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With a 30–10 loss to the Cardinals in Week 5, the Jets experienced their first 0–5 start since their disastrous 1996 season . Two days later, the Jets released disgruntled running back Le'Veon Bell less than two years after signing him to a massive contract.[ 49] This was also the first of two games in which backup Quarterback Joe Flacco started due to injuries to starting Quarterback Sam Darnold.
Week 6: at Miami Dolphins [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
MIA – Preston Williams 3-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jason Sanders kick), 11:16. Dolphins 14–0. Drive: 7 plays, 65 yards, 3:44.
MIA – Durham Smythe 4-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jason Sanders kick), 1:53. Dolphins 21–0. Drive: 3 plays, 48 yards, 0:41.
Third quarter
MIA – Jason Sanders 24-yard field goal, 3:49. Dolphins 24–0. Drive: 8 plays, 53 yards, 3:45.
Fourth quarter
Top passers
Top rushers
Top passers
With the shutout loss (the first shutout of the season), the Jets started 0–6 for the first time since the 1996 season . With the Giants and Falcons winning their first games this week, this left the Jets as the only winless team in the NFL for 2020.
Week 7: vs. Buffalo Bills [ edit ]
Week Seven: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
0
6
6 6 18
Jets
3
7
0 0 10
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 29-yard field goal, 8:46. Jets 3–0. Drive: 11 plays, 67 yards, 6:14.
Second quarter
NYJ – La'Mical Perine 5-yard run (Sergio Castillo kick), 7:22. Jets 10–0. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:38.
BUF – Tyler Bass 53-yard field goal, 2:42. Jets 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 4:40.
BUF – Tyler Bass 48-yard field goal, 0:00. Jets 10–6. Drive: 6 plays, 43 yards, 0:40.
Third quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 46-yard field goal, 10:35. Jets 10–9. Drive: 9 plays, 19 yards, 4:25.
BUF – Tyler Bass 37-yard field goal, 1:37. Bills 12–10. Drive: 14 plays, 73 yards, 7:23.
Fourth quarter
BUF – Tyler Bass 29-yard field goal, 6:01. Bills 15–10. Drive: 8 plays, 46 yards, 4:28.
BUF – Tyler Bass 40-yard field goal, 1:56. Bills 18–10. Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 3:22.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Amidst heavy criticism, Head Coach Adam Gase gave up offensive play calling duties, instead leaving it to Offensive Coordinator Dowell Loggains . Under Loggains, the Jets were able to build a 10–6 lead over the Bills by halftime after a Sergio Castillo field goal and La'Mical Perine touchdown. Despite this, the Jets offense struggled in the second half. While the Jets were able to prevent Buffalo from scoring touchdowns, the Bills were able to score enough field goals to hand the Jets an 18–10 loss. With this loss, the Jets dropped to 0–7 for the first time since 1996 .
Week 8: at Kansas City Chiefs [ edit ]
Week Eight: New York Jets at Kansas City Chiefs – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
6
0 0 9
Chiefs
14
7
7 7 35
at Arrowhead Stadium , Kansas City, Missouri
Date : November 1Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST Game weather : Sunny, 52 °F (11 °C)Game attendance : 11,932Referee : Land Clark TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 55-yard field goal, 13:02. Chiefs 14–6. Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:15.
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 48-yard field goal, 2:55. Chiefs 14–9. Drive: 13 plays, 51 yards, 7:02.
KC – Travis Kelce 3-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 0:58. Chiefs 21–3. Drive: 7 plays, 76 yards, 1:57.
Third quarter
KC – Demarcus Robinson 26-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 2:15. Chiefs 28–3. Drive: 6 plays, 83 yards, 3:21.
Fourth quarter
KC – Tyreek Hill 41-yard pass from Patrick Mahomes (Harrison Butker kick), 10:58. Chiefs 35–9. Drive: 6 plays, 65 yards, 2:10.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
With the loss, the Jets fell to 0–8. It would be their first such start since 1996 .
Week 9: vs. New England Patriots [ edit ]
Week Nine: New England Patriots at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Patriots
7
3
7 13 30
Jets
3
17
7 0 27
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 35-yard field goal, 8:33. Jets 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 6:27.
NE – Cam Newton 5-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 3:34. Patriots 7–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:59.
Second quarter
NYJ – Breshad Perriman 50-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sergio Castillo kick), 9:59. Jets 10–7. Drive: 5 plays, 93 yards, 2:44.
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 50-yard field goal, 4:33. Jets 13–7. Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:40.
NE – Nick Folk 45-yard field goal, 1:03. Jets 13–10. Drive: 9 plays, 54 yards, 3:30.
NYJ – Jamison Crowder 50-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sergio Castillo kick), 0:25. Jets 20–10. Drive: 2 plays, 77 yards, 0:38.
Third quarter
NE – Rex Burkhead 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 7:27. Jets 20–17. Drive: 13 plays, 78 yards, 7:33.
NYJ – Breshad Perriman 15-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sergio Castillo kick), 0:30. Jets 27–17. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:57.
Fourth quarter
NE – Nick Folk 29-yard field goal, 6:04. Jets 27–20. Drive: 17 plays, 58 yards, 9:26.
NE – Cam Newton 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 1:57. Tied 27–27. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 3:53.
NE – Nick Folk 51-yard field goal, 0:00. Patriots 30–27. Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 0:47.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
After Sam Darnold suffered a shoulder injury, Joe Flacco would start for the New York Jets once again. Facing an injury-plagued New England Patriots team, the game was seen as a big chance for the Jets to get their first win of the season. Flacco threw touchdown passes to Breshad Perriman and Jamison Crowder , alongside two Sergio Castillo field goals to lead 20–10 at halftime. However, the Patriots rallied and in the final five minutes of the game, following a crucial interception by Joe Flacco, the Patriots were able to tie the game 27–27. As time expired, Nick Folk kicked the game winning field goal for the New England win. With the loss, the Jets started 0–9 for the first time in franchise history. They were also eliminated from AFC East division title contention for the eighteenth consecutive season.[ 50]
Week 11: at Los Angeles Chargers [ edit ]
Week Eleven: New York Jets at Los Angeles Chargers – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
6
0
13 9 28
Chargers
7
17
7 3 34
at SoFi Stadium , Inglewood, California
Date : November 22Game time : 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PST Game weather : Clear, 69 °F (21 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Craig Wrolstad TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Rich Gannon and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
LAC – Mike Williams 39-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 14:17. Chargers 14–6. Drive: 5 plays, 57 yards, 1:48.
LAC – Hunter Henry 2-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 10:01. Chargers 21–6. Drive: 7 plays, 72 yards, 2:59.
LAC – Michael Badgley 44-yard field goal, 0:00. Chargers 24–6. Drive: 7 plays, 60 yards, 1:16.
Third quarter
NYJ – Breshad Perriman 49-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sam Ficken kick), 11:27. Chargers 24–13. Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:33.
LAC – Keenan Allen 13-yard pass from Justin Herbert (Michael Badgley kick), 5:53. Chargers 31–13. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:54.
NYJ – Frank Gore 1-yard run (kick failed), 0:22. Chargers 31–19. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 5:11.
Fourth quarter
LAC – Michael Badgley 23-yard field goal, 6:42. Chargers 34–19. Drive: 16 plays, 70 yards, 8:40.
NYJ – Chris Herndon 6-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Sam Ficken kick), 4:00. Chargers 34–26. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:42.
NYJ – Ty Long OB in end zone, forced by Frankie Luvu , for a Safety, 0:01. Chargers 34–28.
Top passers
NYJ – Joe Flacco – 15/30, 205 yards, 2 TD, INT
LAC – Justin Herbert – 37/49, 366 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
NYJ – Frank Gore – 15 rushes, 61 yards, TD
LAC – Kalen Ballage – 16 rushes, 44 yards
Top receivers
NYJ – Denzel Mims – 3 receptions, 71 yards
LAC – Keenan Allen – 16 receptions, 145 yards, TD
The Jets started 0–10 for the first time in franchise history. With this loss, along with the Colts beating the Packers, the Jets became the first team to be eliminated from playoff contention.
Week 12: vs. Miami Dolphins [ edit ]
Week Twelve: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Dolphins
3
10
0 7 20
Jets
3
0
0 0 3
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : November 29Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Adrian HillTV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and AJ RossRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Sergio Castillo 38-yard field goal, 9:48. Jets 3–0. Drive: 9 plays, 55 yards, 5:15.
MIA – Jason Sanders 54-yard field goal, 1:17. Tied 3–3. Drive: 7 plays, 35 yards, 2:18.
Second quarter
MIA – Mike Gesicki 13-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jason Sanders kick), 8:56. Dolphins 10–3. Drive: 10 plays, 88 yards, 5:11.
MIA – Jason Sanders 51-yard field goal, 5:57. Dolphins 13–3. Drive: 6 plays, 36 yards, 2:30.
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
MIA – Adam Shaheen 7-yard pass from Ryan Fitzpatrick (Jason Sanders kick), 6:54. Dolphins 20–3. Drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:39.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Jets started 0–11 for the first time in franchise history, and their only score in the entire game came from a field goal put up in the first quarter by Sergio Castillo.
Week 13: vs. Las Vegas Raiders [ edit ]
Week Thirteen: Las Vegas Raiders at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Raiders
7
10
7 7 31
Jets
7
6
0 15 28
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 6Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny and Cold, 39 °F (4 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Shawn SmithTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Adam ArchuletaRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Jamison Crowder 6-yard pass from Sam Darnold (kick failed), 12:02. Jets 13–7. Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 3:10.
LV – Daniel Carlson 48-yard field goal, 6:07. Jets 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:51.
LV – Darren Waller 38-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 1:12. Raiders 17–13. Drive: 5 plays, 66 yards, 1:54.
Third quarter
LV – Derek Carr 2-yard run (Daniel Carlson kick), 7:52. Raiders 24–13. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 7:08.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Sam Darnold 4-yard run (Sam Darnold–Denzel Mims pass), 10:22. Raiders 24–21. Drive: 9 plays, 96 yards, 5:00.
NYJ – Ty Johnson 1-yard run (Sergio Castillo kick), 5:34. Jets 28–24. Drive: 6 plays, 44 yards, 3:11.
LV – Henry Ruggs III 46-yard pass from Derek Carr (Daniel Carlson kick), 0:05. Raiders 31–28. Drive: 4 plays, 61 yards, 0:30.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
The Jets led much of the early portions of the game, scoring two early touchdowns and holding a 13–7 lead. Despite giving up the next seventeen points and entering the fourth quarter trailing by eleven, the Jets scored twice and reclaimed the lead with 5:34 remaining. On the ensuing Las Vegas drive, the Raiders were stopped on fourth down inside the New York 10-yard line when Derek Carr threw an incompletion on fourth down after offsetting penalties negated a first down.
The Jets forced the Raiders to use their remaining time outs on their possession and punted the ball back to them, leaving the Raiders sixty-one yards from the end zone with thirty-five seconds left. Carr managed to get Las Vegas into New York territory on the first play of the drive, with Darren Waller hauling in a completion to the 46-yard line. After spiking the ball to stop the clock, Carr threw two consecutive incompletions to bring up third down with thirteen seconds showing.
On third down, Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams decided to call for a play referred to as a zero blitz , which results in nearly every defender rushing the play and a lone defensive back remaining in coverage. The call backfired on the Jets as receiver Henry Ruggs was able to get past rookie cornerback Lamar Jackson , leaving himself wide open and enabling Carr to easily find him for the go-ahead touchdown with five seconds left. The Raiders won the game 31–28.
With the loss, the Jets fell to 0–12 for the first time in franchise history,[ 51] becoming the first team to start 0–12 since the 2017 Browns , who failed to win a game that season. After the game Williams drew criticism for his play call from the media, players, and coach Adam Gase and after discussions between Gase and team administrators, Williams was relieved of his duties the following day.[ 52] [ 51]
Week 14: at Seattle Seahawks [ edit ]
Week Fourteen: New York Jets at Seattle Seahawks – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
0
0 0 3
Seahawks
7
16
14 3 40
at Lumen Field , Seattle, Washington
Date : December 13Game time : 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PSTGame weather : Cloudy, 43 °F (6 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Scott Novak TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Rich Gannon and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
SEA – DK Metcalf 5-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 14:56. Seahawks 14–3. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 2:52.
SEA – Jason Myers 41-yard field goal, 12:35. Seahawks 17–3. Drive: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2:11.
SEA – Chris Carson 5-yard run (kick failed), 0:32. Seahawks 23–3. Drive: 9 plays, 69 yards, 1:56.
Third quarter
SEA – Will Dissly 10-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 8:33. Seahawks 30–3. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:27.
SEA – David Moore 3-yard pass from Russell Wilson (Jason Myers kick), 2:57. Seahawks 37–3. Drive: 7 plays, 40 yards, 3:56.
Fourth quarter
SEA – Jason Myers 29-yard field goal, 3:49. Seahawks 40–3. Drive: 13 plays, 54 yards, 8:06.
Top passers
NYJ – Sam Darnold – 14/26, 132 yards
SEA – Russell Wilson – 21/27, 206 yards, 4 TD, INT
Top rushers
NYJ – Josh Adams – 6 rushes, 27 yards
SEA – Chris Carson – 12 rushes, 76 yards, TD
Top receivers
NYJ – Braxton Berrios – 3 receptions, 49 yards
SEA – DK Metcalf – 6 receptions, 61 yards, TD
The Jets suffered a blowout loss in their second trip to the West Coast in the season. The game is known for being Seahawks safety Jamal Adams ' first game against the Jets since Gang Green traded him in the 2020 offseason. Another ex-Jet, quarterback Geno Smith , came into the game late in the third quarter. The Jets extend their franchise-worst start to 0–13, and the 13 losses in a row also set a franchise record.
Week 15: at Los Angeles Rams [ edit ]
Week Fifteen: New York Jets at Los Angeles Rams – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
7
6
10 0 23
Rams
0
3
7 10 20
at SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
Date : December 20Game time : 4:05 p.m. EST/1:05 p.m. PSTGame weather : Sunny, 77 °F (25 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Tony Corrente TV announcers (Fox) : Kevin Kugler, Brock Huard and Laura OkminRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Sam Ficken 39-yard field goal, 12:44. Jets 10–0. Drive: 4 plays, 6 yards, 1:30.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 25-yard field goal, 7:37. Jets 13–0. Drive: 5 plays, 15 yards, 2:09.
LAR – Matt Gay 45-yard field goal, 0:00. Jets 13–3. Drive: 8 plays, 34 yards, 0:57.
Third quarter
NYJ – Frank Gore 1-yard run (Sam Ficken kick), 8:30. Jets 20–3. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 6:30.
LAR – Robert Woods 15-yard pass from Jared Goff (Matt Gay kick), 6:09. Jets 20–10. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:21.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 21-yard field goal, 1:39. Jets 23–10. Drive: 10 plays, 72 yards, 4:30.
Fourth quarter
LAR – Tyler Higbee 3-yard pass from Jared Goff (Matt Gay kick), 13:47. Jets 23–17. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:52.
LAR – Matt Gay 42-yard field goal, 6:35. Jets 23–20. Drive: 11 plays, 46 yards, 5:13.
Top passers
NYJ – Sam Darnold – 22/31, 207 yards, TD
LAR – Jared Goff – 22/34, 209 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
NYJ – Frank Gore – 23 rushes, 59 yards, TD
LAR – Cam Akers – 15 rushes, 63 yards
Top receivers
NYJ – Jamison Crowder – 6 receptions, 66 yards
LAR – Robert Woods – 6 receptions, 56 yards, TD
The Jets entered the game as 17-point underdogs. They dominated in the first half and never once gave up the lead. After the Rams failed to convert on fourth down, that allowed the Jets to kneel and improve to 1–13. This win also prevented the Jets from joining the 2017 Cleveland Browns and 2008 Detroit Lions among the only teams to finish 0–16.[ 53] The Jets became only the sixth team in history to win a game after starting 0–13.[ note 1]
Week 16: vs. Cleveland Browns [ edit ]
Week Sixteen: Cleveland Browns at New York Jets – Game summary
Quarter
1
2
3 4 Total
Browns
3
0
7 6 16
Jets
7
6
7 3 23
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 27Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny and cold, 37 °F (3 °C)Game attendance : 0Referee : Land ClarkTV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and AJ RossRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
NYJ – Jamison Crowder 30-yard pass from Sam Darnold (Sam Ficken kick), 10:26. Jets 20–3. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:34.
CLE – Nick Chubb 1-yard run (Cody Parkey kick), 2:56. Jets 20–10. Drive: 9 plays, 60 yards, 2:45.
Fourth quarter
CLE – Kareem Hunt 4-yard run (kick failed), 12:38. Jets 20–16. Drive: 12 plays, 83 yards, 2:43.
NYJ – Sam Ficken 34-yard field goal, 2:52. Jets 23–16. Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 0:22.
Top passers
CLE – Baker Mayfield – 28/53, 285 yards
NYJ – Sam Darnold – 16/32, 175 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
CLE – Nick Chubb – 11 rushes, 28 yards, TD
NYJ – Frank Gore – 14 rushes, 48 yards
Top receivers
CLE – Austin Hooper – 7 receptions, 71 yards
NYJ – Jamison Crowder – 7 receptions, 92 yards, TD
The Jets defeated the Browns for the first time since 2017 as they avoided their first one-win season since 1996 . With the win, the Jets relinquished the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft to Jacksonville ,[ 54] and also prevented two teams finishing 1–15 in the same season for the first time.[ note 2]
Week 17: at New England Patriots [ edit ]
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
NYJ – Jamal Adams 1-yard run (Chase McLaughlin kick), 11:40. Jets 14–7. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:20.
NE – Cam Newton 19-yard pass from Jakobi Meyers (Nick Folk kick), 2:22. Tied 14–14. Drive: 10 plays, 58 yards, 4:45.
Fourth quarter
NE – Devin Asiasi 26-yard pass from Cam Newton (Nick Folk kick), 13:56. Patriots 21–14. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:13.
NE – Sony Michel 31-yard pass from Cam Newton (Nick Folk kick), 11:42. Patriots 28–14. Drive: 2 plays, 57 yards, 0:29.
Top passers
NYJ – Sam Darnold – 23/34, 266 yards, TD, 2 INT
NE – Cam Newton – 21/30, 242 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
NYJ – Josh Adams – 11 rushes, 47 yards, TD
NE – Cam Newton – 11 rushes, 79 yards
Top receivers
NYJ – Breshad Perriman – 3 receptions, 84 yards
NE – Jakobi Meyers – 6 receptions, 68 yards
The loss ended the Jets season at 2–14. With the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers clinching playoff spots, the Jets now hold the longest active postseason drought in the NFL, dating back to 2010 . This would be the last time Sam Darnold would start for the Jets as he would be traded to the Carolina Panthers during the off-season. The Jets were also the only team to lose all six games in their division.
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division leaders
1
Kansas City Chiefs
West
14
2
0
.875
4–2
10–2
.465
.464
L1
2
Buffalo Bills
East
13
3
0
.813
6–0
10–2
.512
.471
W6
3
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
12
4
0
.750
4–2
9–3
.475
.448
L1
4[ a]
Tennessee Titans
South
11
5
0
.688
5–1
8–4
.475
.398
W1
Wild Cards
5[ b] [ c]
Baltimore Ravens
North
11
5
0
.688
4–2
7–5
.494
.401
W5
6[ c] [ d]
Cleveland Browns
North
11
5
0
.688
3–3
7–5
.451
.406
W1
7[ a] [ b] [ d]
Indianapolis Colts
South
11
5
0
.688
4–2
7–5
.443
.384
W1
Did not qualify for the postseason
8
Miami Dolphins
East
10
6
0
.625
3–3
7–5
.467
.347
L1
9
Las Vegas Raiders
West
8
8
0
.500
4–2
6–6
.539
.477
W1
10[ e]
New England Patriots
East
7
9
0
.438
3–3
6–6
.527
.429
W1
11[ e]
Los Angeles Chargers
West
7
9
0
.438
3–3
6–6
.482
.344
W4
12
Denver Broncos
West
5
11
0
.313
1–5
4–8
.566
.388
L3
13
Cincinnati Bengals
North
4
11
1
.281
1–5
4–8
.529
.438
L1
14
Houston Texans
South
4
12
0
.250
2–4
3–9
.541
.219
L5
15
New York Jets
East
2
14
0
.125
0–6
1–11
.594
.656
L1
16
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
1
15
0
.063
1–5
1–11
.549
.688
L15
Tiebreakers [ f]
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Indianapolis based on division record.
^ a b Baltimore finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory. Division tiebreaker used to eliminate Cleveland (see below).
^ a b Baltimore finished ahead of Cleveland based on head-to-head sweep.
^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Indianapolis based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b New England finished ahead of the LA Chargers based on head-to-head victory.
^ When breaking ties for three or more teams under the NFL's rules, they are first broken within divisions, then comparing only the highest ranked remaining team from each division.
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