62nd season in franchise history, first under Robert Saleh
The 2021 season was the New York Jets ' 52nd season in the National Football League (NFL), their 62nd overall, their third under general manager Joe Douglas and their first under head coach Robert Saleh .
The Jets improved on their 2–14 record from the previous season. Despite this, they were eliminated from playoff contention for the eleventh consecutive season in Week 14. The Jets missed the playoffs for the eleventh straight season, tying a record set between 1970 –1980 .
Regular season
Schedule
Note: Intra-division opponents are in bold text.
Game summaries
Week 1: at Carolina Panthers
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CAR – Ryan Santoso 22-yard field goal, 7:26. Panthers 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 29 yards, 2:00.
CAR – Robby Anderson 57-yard pass from Sam Darnold (kick failed), 4:06. Panthers 9–0. Drive: 1 play, 57 yards, 0:08.
CAR – Sam Darnold 5-yard run (Ryan Santoso kick), 0:35. Panthers 16–0. Drive: 7 plays, 62 yards, 2:00.
Third quarter
NYJ – Corey Davis 22-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Zach Wilson run), 1:25. Panthers 16–8. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:40.
Fourth quarter
CAR – Ryan Santoso 29-yard field goal, 8:42. Panthers 19–8. Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 7:43.
NYJ – Corey Davis 8-yard pass from Zach Wilson (pass failed), 1:56. Panthers 19–14. Drive: 10 plays, 93 yards, 2:31.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
NYJ – Corey Davis – 5 receptions, 97 yards, 2 TD
CAR – Christian McCaffrey – 9 receptions, 89 yards
Former Jets quarterback Sam Darnold , traded to Carolina prior to the season, led the Panthers to an early lead over his former team, scoring two touchdowns including a 57-yard pass to former Jets teammate Robby Anderson . Two late touchdown passes by Jets rookie quarterback Zach Wilson were not enough for New York to come back and win.[34] For the third straight year, the Jets started the season 0–1. Offensive Tackle Mekhi Becton also suffered a knee injury during the game, and would later be put on injured reserve after opting for surgery.[35]
Week 2: vs. New England Patriots
Game information
First quarter
NE – Nick Folk 46-yard field goal, 4:46. Patriots 3–0. Drive: 6 plays, 7 yards, 2:59.
NE – James White 7-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 0:57. Patriots 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 72 yards, 3:13.
Second quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 21-yard field goal, 9:52. Patriots 10–3. Drive: 11 plays, 59 yards, 6:05.
NE – Nick Folk 49-yard field goal, 0:13. Patriots 13–3. Drive: 10 plays, 38 yards, 1:56.
Third quarter
NE – Damien Harris 26-yard run (kick failed), 10:24. Patriots 19–3. Drive: 2 plays, 35 yards, 0:51.
NE – Nick Folk 32-yard field goal, 1:09. Patriots 22–3. Drive: 8 plays, 43 yards, 3:31.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 35-yard field goal, 6:11. Patriots 22–6. Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:01.
NE – Nick Folk 26-yard field goal, 1:57. Patriots 25–6. Drive: 7 plays, 17 yards, 2:34.
Top passers
Top rushers
NE – Damien Harris – 16 rushes, 62 yards, TD
NYJ – Michael Carter – 11 rushes, 59 yards
Top receivers
NE – James White – 6 receptions, 45 yards
NYJ – Braxton Berrios – 7 receptions, 73 yards
In a battle between rookie quarterbacks, Zach Wilson threw four interceptions to the Patriots defense while Patriots quarterback Mac Jones had a quietly efficient performance, completing over 70% of his passes. With their 11th straight loss to the Patriots, the Jets fell to 0–2.[36]
Week 3: at Denver Broncos
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 45-yard field goal, 14:50. Broncos 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 37 yards, 1:59.
DEN – Melvin Gordon 1-yard run (Brandon McManus kick), 0:56. Broncos 17–0. Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 2:42.
Third quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 47-yard field goal, 9:23. Broncos 20–0. Drive: 8 plays, 37 yards, 4:37.
Fourth quarter
DEN – Brandon McManus 21-yard field goal, 6:41. Broncos 23–0. Drive: 11 plays, 71 yards, 7:33.
DEN – Brandon McManus 36-yard field goal, 1:00. Broncos 26–0. Drive: 6 plays, 12 yards, 2:02.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 4: vs. Tennessee Titans
Week 4: Tennessee Titans at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 OT Total
Titans
3
6
0 15 0 24
Jets
0
7
3 14 3 27
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
TEN – Randy Bullock 44-yard field goal, 7:06. Titans 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 31 yards, 6:10.
Second quarter
TEN – Randy Bullock 46-yard field goal, 12:53. Titans 6–0. Drive: 11 plays, 56 yards, 6:10.
TEN – Randy Bullock 36-yard field goal, 10:29. Titans 9–0. Drive: 5 plays, 14 yards, 1:46.
NYJ – Michael Carter 2-yard run (Matt Ammendola kick), 4:49. Titans 9–7. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 5:40.
Third quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 27-yard field goal, 0:19. Jets 10–9. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:17.
Fourth quarter
TEN – Derrick Henry 1-yard run (Ryan Tannehill –MyCole Pruitt pass), 13:14. Titans 17–10. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 2:05.
NYJ – Jamison Crowder 3-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Matt Ammendola kick), 11:30. Tied 17–17. Drive: 4 plays, 77 yards, 1:44.
NYJ – Corey Davis 53-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Matt Ammendola kick), 9:06. Jets 24–17. Drive: 1 play, 53 yards, 0:10.
TEN – Cameron Batson 2-yard pass from Ryan Tannehill (Randy Bullock kick), 0:16. Tied 24–24. Drive: 11 plays, 74 yards, 1:53.
Overtime
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 22-yard field goal, 4:31. Jets 27–24. Drive: 13 plays, 71 yards, 5:29.
Top passers
TEN – Ryan Tannehill – 30/49, 298 yards, TD
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 21/34, 297 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
TEN – Derrick Henry – 33 rushes, 157 yards, TD
NYJ – Michael Carter – 13 rushes, 38 yards, TD
Top receivers
TEN – Jeremy McNichols – 8 receptions, 74 yards
NYJ – Corey Davis – 4 receptions, 111 yards, TD
Despite a slow start, Wilson passed for two touchdowns and led the Jets offense to a go-ahead field goal in overtime. The Titans missed a potential game-tying field goal on the second drive of overtime, allowing New York to win its first game of the season.[37]
Week 5: at Atlanta Falcons
NFL London games
Game information
First quarter
ATL – Younghoe Koo 31-yard field goal, 8:46. Falcons 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 62 yards, 6:14.
ATL – Kyle Pitts 2-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 1:42. Falcons 10–0. Drive: 10 plays, 92 yards, 5:16.
Second quarter
ATL – Hayden Hurst 17-yard pass from Matt Ryan (Younghoe Koo kick), 11:01. Falcons 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:59.
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 31-yard field goal, 2:14. Falcons 17–3. Drive: 16 plays, 74 yards, 7:43.
ATL – Younghoe Koo 52-yard field goal, 0:00. Falcons 20–3. Drive: 10 plays, 42 yards, 2:14.
Third quarter
NYJ – Ty Johnson 1-yard run (kick failed), 10:56. Falcons 20–9. Drive: 7 plays, 29 yards, 4:04.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Michael Carter 2-yard run (Zach Wilson -Jamison Crowder pass), 6:55. Falcons 20–17. Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 2:35.
ATL – Mike Davis 3-yard run (Younghoe Koo kick), 2:19. Falcons 27–17. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:36.
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 49-yard field goal, 0:17. Falcons 27–20. Drive: 12 plays, 44 yards, 2:02.
Top passers
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 19/32, 192 yards, INT
ATL – Matt Ryan – 33/45, 342 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 7: at New England Patriots
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NE – Nick Folk 39-yard field goal, 14:10. Patriots 17–0. Drive: 8 plays, 41 yards, 2:38.
NYJ – Corey Davis 3-yard pass from Mike White (Matt Ammendola kick), 10:39. Patriots 17–7. Drive: 6 plays, 69 yards, 3:31.
NE – Brandon Bolden 15-yard pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk kick), 5:29. Patriots 24–7. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 5:10.
NE – Hunter Henry 1-yard pass from Mac Jones (Nick Folk kick), 0:27. Patriots 31–7. Drive: 11 plays, 72 yards, 1:28.
Third quarter
NYJ – Elijah Moore 19-yard run (run failed), 11:38. Patriots 31–13. Drive: 7 plays, 77 yards, 3:22.
NE – Nick Folk 50-yard field goal, 7:03. Patriots 34–13. Drive: 9 plays, 43 yards, 4:35.
Fourth quarter
NE – Damien Harris 3-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 13:29. Patriots 41–13. Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 2:39.
NE – J. J. Taylor 1-yard run (kick failed), 9:10. Patriots 47–13. Drive: 4 plays, 53 yards, 2:04.
NE – J. J. Taylor 1-yard run (Nick Folk kick), 2:59. Patriots 54–13. Drive: 9 plays, 78 yards, 3:43.
Top passers
NYJ – Mike White – 20/32, 202 yards, TD, 2 INT
NE – Mac Jones – 24/36, 307 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
NYJ – Michael Carter – 11 rushes, 37 yards
NE – Damien Harris – 14 rushes, 106 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
NYJ – Michael Carter – 8 receptions, 67 yards
NE – Brandon Bolden – 6 receptions, 79 yards, TD
Week 8: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
Week 8: Cincinnati Bengals at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Bengals
0
17
7 7 31
Jets
7
7
3 17 34
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : October 31Game time : 1:00 p.m. EDTGame weather : Partly cloudy, 64 °F (18 °C)Game attendance : 67,503Referee : Craig Wrolstad TV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
CIN – Joe Mixon 1-yard run (Evan McPherson kick), 14:57. Tied 7–7. Drive: 4 plays, 15 yards, 1:31.
CIN – Ja'Marr Chase 2-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick), 3:21. Bengals 14–7. Drive: 8 plays, 70 yards, 4:02.
CIN – Evan McPherson 21-yard field goal, 1:51. Bengals 17–7. Drive: 5 plays, 50 yards, 0:49.
NYJ – Braxton Berrios 8-yard pass from Mike White (Matt Ammendola kick), 0:15. Bengals 17–14. Drive: 8 plays, 67 yards, 1:36.
Third quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 24-yard field goal, 5:17. Tied 17–17. Drive: 13 plays, 82 yards, 6:59.
CIN – Joe Mixon 8-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick), 3:11. Bengals 24–17. Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:06.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 24-yard field goal, 12:28. Bengals 24–20. Drive: 10 plays, 69 yards, 5:43.
CIN – Tyler Boyd 10-yard pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson kick), 7:29. Bengals 31–20. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:59.
NYJ – Ty Johnson 19-yard pass from Mike White (pass failed), 4:36. Bengals 31–26. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:53.
NYJ – Tyler Kroft 13-yard pass from Mike White (Jamison Crowder –Mike White pass), 3:45. Jets 34–31. Drive: 2 plays, 14 yards, 0:47.
Top passers
CIN – Joe Burrow – 21/34, 259 yards, 3 TD, INT
NYJ – Mike White – 37/45, 405 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
Top rushers
CIN – Joe Mixon – 14 rushes, 33 yards, TD
NYJ – Michael Carter – 15 rushes, 77 yards, TD
Top receivers
CIN – Tee Higgins – 4 receptions, 97 yards
NYJ – Michael Carter – 9 receptions, 95 yards
With the upset win, the Jets matched their 2-win total from the previous year. Quarterback Mike White , whom made his first career start in place of an injured Zach Wilson , became the first quarterback since Cam Newton to throw for 400+ yards in their first career start, and the first Jets quarterback to throw 400+ yards since Vinny Testaverde in 2000 .
Week 9: at Indianapolis Colts
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
IND – Jonathan Taylor 21-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 13:24. Colts 14–7. Drive: 9 plays, 76 yards, 5:08.
IND – Jack Doyle 1-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 4:59. Colts 21–7. Drive: 9 plays, 46 yards, 6:04.
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 33-yard field goal, 1:46. Colts 21–10. Drive: 8 plays, 60 yards, 3:13.
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. 11-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 0:12. Colts 28–10. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 1:34.
Third quarter
IND – Danny Pinter 2-yard pass from Carson Wentz (Michael Badgley kick), 6:54. Colts 35–10. Drive: 3 plays, 40 yards, 1:06.
IND – Jonathan Taylor 78-yard run (Michael Badgley kick), 6:02. Colts 42–10. Drive: 1 play, 78 yards, 0:10.
NYJ – Elijah Moore 19-yard pass from Josh Johnson (run failed), 3:00. Colts 42–16. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:02.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Ryan Griffin 13-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Matt Ammendola kick), 11:08. Colts 42–23. Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 5:03.
IND – Michael Badgley 39-yard field goal, 8:01. Colts 45–23. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 3:07.
NYJ – Ty Johnson 22-yard pass from Josh Johnson (Matt Ammendola kick), 3:35. Colts 45–30. Drive: 13 plays, 80 yards, 4:26.
Top passers
NYJ – Josh Johnson – 27/41, 317 yards, 3 TD, INT
IND – Carson Wentz – 22/30, 272 yards, 3 TD
Top rushers
NYJ – Michael Carter – 13 rushes, 49 yards
IND – Jonathan Taylor – 19 rushes, 172 yards, 2 TD
Top receivers
NYJ – Elijah Moore – 7 receptions, 84 yards,2 TD
IND – Michael Pittman Jr. – 5 receptions, 64 yards, TD
Despite the loss, the Jets were given the minor comfort of participating in a game that made a scorigami — a 45–30 game had never happened before in NFL history.[38]
Week 10: vs. Buffalo Bills
Week 10: Buffalo Bills at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Bills
10
7
21 7 45
Jets
0
3
0 14 17
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : November 14Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Overcast and brisk, 48 °F (9 °C)Game attendance : 77,625Referee : Scott Novak TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
BUF – Matt Breida 15-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 12:15. Bills 7–0. Drive: 5 plays, 58 yards, 1:55.
BUF – Tyler Bass 29-yard field goal, 5:22. Bills 10–0. Drive: 9 plays, 33 yards, 3:55.
Second quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 48-yard field goal, 1:53. Bills 10–3. Drive: 8 plays, 47 yards, 3:33.
BUF – Stefon Diggs 12-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 0:53. Bills 17–3. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 1:00.
Third quarter
BUF – Isaiah McKenzie 8-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 12:01. Bills 24–3. Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:59.
BUF – Matt Breida 15-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 10:47. Bills 31–3. Drive: 2 plays, 64 yards, 1:00.
BUF – Zack Moss 1-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 6:01. Bills 38–3. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 2:18.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Michael Carter 1-yard run (Matt Ammendola kick), 11:58. Bills 38–10. Drive: 11 plays, 35 yards, 3:34.
BUF – Devin Singletary 2-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 5:52. Bills 45–10. Drive: 4 plays, 57 yards, 2:18.
NYJ – Elijah Moore 15-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Ammendola kick), 2:08. Bills 45–17. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 3:44.
Top passers
BUF – Josh Allen – 21/28, 366 yards, 2 TD, INT
NYJ – Mike White – 24/44, 251 yards, 4 INT
Top rushers
BUF – Devin Singletary – 7 rushes, 43 yards, TD
NYJ – Michael Carter – 16 rushes, 39 yards, TD
Top receivers
BUF – Stefon Diggs – 8 receptions, 162 yards, TD
NYJ – Corey Davis – 5 receptions, 93 yards
Week 11: vs. Miami Dolphins
Week 11: Miami Dolphins at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Dolphins
7
0
7 10 24
Jets
7
0
7 3 17
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : November 21Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Mostly sunny, 54 °F (12 °C)Game attendance : 72,303Referee : Alex Kemp TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ RossRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
Third quarter
MIA – Mack Hollins 65-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 9:06. Dolphins 14–0. Drive: 4 plays, 90 yards, 2:13.
NYJ – Elijah Moore 62-yard pass from Joe Flacco (Matt Ammendola kick), 2:59. Tied 14–14. Drive: 3 plays, 64 yards, 0:50.
Fourth quarter
MIA – Myles Gaskin 5-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 10:15. Dolphins 21–14. Drive: 14 plays, 75 yards, 7:44.
MIA – Jason Sanders 24-yard field goal, 1:57. Dolphins 24–14. Drive: 12 plays, 45 yards, 6:53.
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 35-yard field goal, 0:15. Dolphins 24–17. Drive: 8 plays, 54 yards, 1:42.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 12: at Houston Texans
Week 12: New York Jets at Houston Texans – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
3
8
7 3 21
Texans
0
14
0 0 14
at NRG Stadium , Houston, Texas
Date : November 28Game time : 1:00 p.m. EST/12:00 p.m. CST Game weather : None (retractable roof closed)Game attendance : 65,120Referee : Clete Blakeman TV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes, Jay Feely and Amanda BalionisRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 31-yard field goal, 5:34. Jets 3–0. Drive: 7 plays, 24 yards, 3:28.
Second quarter
Third quarter
NYJ – Zach Wilson 4-yard run (Matt Ammendola kick), 7:51. Jets 18–14. Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 7:09.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Matt Ammendola 37-yard field goal, 3:34. Jets 21–14. Drive: 13 plays, 36 yards, 6:20.
Top passers
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 14/24, 145 yards, INT
HOU – Tyrod Taylor – 17/26, 158 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
NYJ – Braxton Berrios – 2 receptions, 47 yards
HOU – Brandin Cooks – 3 receptions, 45 yards, TD
Week 13: vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Week 13: Philadelphia Eagles at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Eagles
7
17
3 6 33
Jets
12
6
0 0 18
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 5Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Mostly sunny, 47 °F (8 °C)Game attendance : 73,311Referee : Clay MartinTV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Amanda BalionisRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Elijah Moore 3-yard pass from Zach Wilson (kick failed), 12:42. Jets 6–0. Drive: 5 plays, 21 yards, 2:18.
PHI – Dallas Goedert 36-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Elliott kick), 9:25. Eagles 7–6. Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 3:17.
NYJ – Zach Wilson 1-yard run (kick failed), 3:18. Jets 12–7. Drive: 11 plays, 68 yards, 6:07.
Second quarter
PHI – Dallas Goedert 25-yard pass from Gardner Minshew (Jake Elliott kick), 14:12. Eagles 14–12. Drive: 8 plays, 69 yards, 4:06.
NYJ – Ryan Griffin 1-yard pass from Zach Wilson (pass failed), 9:22. Jets 18–14. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:50.
PHI – Kenneth Gainwell 18-yard run (Jake Elliott kick), 4:30. Eagles 21–18. Drive: 8 plays, 94 yards, 4:52.
PHI – Jake Elliott 31-yard field goal, 0:19. Eagles 24–18. Drive: 10 plays, 34 yards, 1:51.
Third quarter
PHI – Jake Elliott 32-yard field goal, 6:38. Eagles 27–18. Drive: 14 plays, 70 yards, 8:22.
Fourth quarter
PHI – Jake Elliott 43-yard field goal, 14:15. Eagles 30–18. Drive: 13 plays, 41 yards, 6:13.
PHI – Jake Elliott 46-yard field goal, 9:42. Eagles 33–18. Drive: 6 plays, 48 yards, 3:20.
Top passers
PHI – Gardner Minshew – 20/25, 242 yards, 2 TD
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 23/38, 226 yards, 2 TD, INT
Top rushers
Top receivers
PHI – Dallas Goedert – 6 receptions, 105 yards, 2 TD
NYJ – Elijah Moore – 6 receptions, 77 yards, TD
The Jets dropped to 0–12 all time against the Eagles .[39]
Week 14: vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 14: New Orleans Saints at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Saints
3
7
3 17 30
Jets
0
6
0 3 9
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 12Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny, 48 °F (9 °C)Game attendance : 69,129Referee : Land ClarkTV announcers (CBS) : Andrew Catalon, James Lofton and Sherree BurrussRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NO – Brett Maher 23-yard field goal, 6:37. Saints 3–0. Drive: 14 plays, 65 yards, 7:24.
Second quarter
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 36-yard field goal, 10:01. Tied 3–3. Drive: 9 plays, 38 yards, 3:10.
NO – Alvin Kamara 16-yard run (Brett Maher kick), 3:42. Saints 10–3. Drive: 6 plays, 54 yards, 3:13.
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 46-yard field goal, 0:00. Saints 10–6. Drive: 10 plays, 47 yards, 3:42.
Third quarter
NO – Brett Maher 31-yard field goal, 0:58. Saints 13–6. Drive: 15 plays, 80 yards, 9:01.
Fourth quarter
NO – Brett Maher 37-yard field goal, 12:22. Saints 16–6. Drive: 7 plays, 31 yards, 2:38.
NO – Taysom Hill 2-yard run (Brett Maher kick), 5:28. Saints 23–6. Drive: 8 plays, 51 yards, 4:46.
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 36-yard field goal, 3:29. Saints 23–9. Drive: 10 plays, 53 yards, 1:59.
NO – Taysom Hill 44-yard run (Brett Maher kick), 1:07. Saints 30–9. Drive: 3 plays, 42 yards, 1:32.
Top passers
NO – Taysom Hill – 15/21, 175 yards
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 19/42, 202 yards
Top rushers
NO – Alvin Kamara – 27 rushes, 120 yards, TD
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 4 rushes, 33 yards
Top receivers
Week 15: at Miami Dolphins
Week 15: New York Jets at Miami Dolphins – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
10
7
0 7 24
Dolphins
0
10
7 14 31
at Hard Rock Stadium , Miami Gardens, Florida
Date : December 19Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Partly sunny, 79 °F (26 °C)Game attendance : 66,035Referee : Ronald Torbert TV announcers (CBS) : Greg Gumbel, Adam Archuleta and AJ RossRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
NYJ – Braxton Berrios 2-yard run (Eddy Pineiro kick), 7:02. Jets 7–0. Drive: 10 plays, 83 yards, 6:04.
NYJ – Eddy Pineiro 27-yard field goal, 4:30. Jets 10–0. Drive: 6 plays, 16 yards, 2:19.
Second quarter
MIA – Duke Johnson 1-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 13:42. Jets 10–7. Drive: 8 plays, 68 yards, 4:01.
NYJ – Zach Wilson 1-yard run (Eddy Pineiro kick), 9:29. Jets 17–7. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 4:13.
MIA – Jason Sanders 24-yard field goal, 1:59. Jets 17–10. Drive: 14 plays, 69 yards, 7:30.
Third quarter
MIA – Duke Johnson 2-yard run (Jason Sanders kick), 9:44. Tied 17–17. Drive: 8 plays, 78 yards, 3:36.
Fourth quarter
MIA – Christian Wilkins 1-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 14:23. Dolphins 24–17. Drive: 12 plays, 58 yards, 6:35.
NYJ – Brandin Echols 20-yard interception return (Eddy Pineiro kick), 7:45. Tied 24–24.
MIA – DeVante Parker 11-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa (Jason Sanders kick), 3:37. Dolphins 31–24. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:08.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 16: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
Week 16: Jacksonville Jaguars at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jaguars
3
9
3 6 21
Jets
6
7
3 10 26
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Date : December 26Game time : 1:00 p.m. ESTGame weather : Sunny, 48 °F (9 °C)Game attendance : 67,120Referee : Tony CorrenteTV announcers (CBS) : Spero Dedes and Jay FeelyRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
JAX – Matthew Wright 21-yard field goal, 8:12. Jaguars 3–0. Drive: 12 plays, 73 yards, 6:48.
NYJ – Zach Wilson 52-yard run (Eddy Piñeiro kick blocked), 3:54. Jets 6–3. Drive: 8 plays, 91 yards, 4:18.
Second quarter
JAX – Will Richardson fumble recovery in the end zone (run failed), 13:08. Jaguars 9–6. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 5:46.
NYJ – Braxton Berrios 102-yard kick return (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 12:57. Jets 13–9.
JAX – Matthew Wright 45-yard field goal, 8:15. Jets 13–12. Drive: 11 plays, 48 yards, 4:42.
Third quarter
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 42-yard field goal, 9:47. Jets 16–12. Drive: 9 plays, 48 yards, 5:13.
JAX – Matthew Wright 40-yard field goal, 0:25. Jets 16–15. Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:39.
Fourth quarter
NYJ – Conor McDermott 1-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 9:16. Jets 23–15. Drive: 11 plays, 80 yards, 6:09.
JAX – Dare Ogunbowale 1-yard run (pass failed), 5:25. Jets 23–21. Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:51.
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 20-yard field goal, 1:47. Jets 26–21. Drive: 10 plays, 67 yards, 3:38.
Top passers
Top rushers
Top receivers
Week 17: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 17: Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New York Jets – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Buccaneers
7
3
7 11 28
Jets
7
10
7 0 24
at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey
Game information
First quarter
Second quarter
NYJ – Braxton Berrios 9-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Eddy Pineiro kick), 13:43. Jets 14–7. Drive: 13 plays, 74 yards, 7:00.
TB – Ryan Succop 39-yard field goal, 10:50. Jets 14–10. Drive: 7 plays, 54 yards, 2:53.
NYJ – Eddy Pineiro 51-yard field goal, 0:01. Jets 17–10. Drive: 3 plays, 19 yards, 0:15.
Third quarter
NYJ – Ty Johnson 1-yard run (Eddy Pineiro kick), 6:56. Jets 24–10. Drive: 9 plays, 66 yards, 5:12.
TB – Cameron Brate 4-yard pass from Tom Brady (Ryan Succop kick), 0:29. Jets 24–17. Drive: 13 plays, 75 yards, 6:27.
Fourth quarter
TB – Ryan Succop 27-yard field goal, 7:36. Jets 24–20. Drive: 8 plays, 38 yards, 3:39.
TB – Cyril Grayson 33-yard pass from Tom Brady (Le'Veon Bell run), 0:15. Buccaneers 28–24. Drive: 9 plays, 93 yards, 1:57.
Top passers
TB – Tom Brady – 34/50, 410 yards, 3 TD, INT
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 19/33, 234 yards, TD
Top rushers
Top receivers
TB – Rob Gronkowski – 7 receptions, 115 yards
NYJ – Braxton Berrios – 8 receptions, 65 yards, TD
Week 18: at Buffalo Bills
Week 18: New York Jets at Buffalo Bills – Game summary
Period
1
2
3 4 Total
Jets
0
7
3 0 10
Bills
10
3
0 14 27
at Highmark Stadium , Orchard Park, New York
Date : January 9Game time : 4:25 p.m. ESTGame weather : Snow showers, 34 °F (1 °C)Game attendance : 64,783Referee : John HusseyTV announcers (CBS) : Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie CollinsRecap , Game Book
Game information
First quarter
BUF – Stefon Diggs 10-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 10:42. Bills 7–0. Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 4:18.
BUF – Tyler Bass 41-yard field goal, 2:31. Bills 10–0. Drive: 13 plays, 70 yards, 6:29.
Second quarter
NYJ – Keelan Cole 40-yard pass from Zach Wilson (Eddy Piñeiro kick), 3:51. Bills 10–7. Drive: 4 plays, 45 yards, 1:31.
BUF – Tyler Bass 21-yard field goal, 0:00. Bills 13–7. Drive: 10 plays, 81 yards, 1:39.
Third quarter
NYJ – Eddy Piñeiro 49-yard field goal, 3:55. Bills 13–10. Drive: 4 plays, −9 yards, 1:31.
Fourth quarter
BUF – Devin Singletary 1-yard run (Tyler Bass kick), 8:21. Bills 20–10. Drive: 7 plays, 51 yards, 4:12.
BUF – Devin Singletary 5-yard pass from Josh Allen (Tyler Bass kick), 3:53. Bills 27–10. Drive: 7 plays, 48 yards, 3:31.
Top passers
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 7/20, 87 yards, TD
BUF – Josh Allen – 24/45, 239 yards, 2 TD
Top rushers
NYJ – Zach Wilson – 2 rushes, 24 yards
BUF – Devin Singletary – 19 rushes, 88 yards, TD
Top receivers
NYJ – Keelan Cole – 3 receptions, 54 yards, TD
BUF – Stefon Diggs – 9 receptions, 81 yards, TD
For the second straight season, the Jets failed to win a divisional game.
Standings
Division
Conference
#
Team
Division
W
L
T
PCT
DIV
CONF
SOS
SOV
STK
Division winners
1[a]
Tennessee Titans
South
12
5
0
.706
5–1
8–4
.472
.480
W3
2[a]
Kansas City Chiefs
West
12
5
0
.706
5–1
7–5
.538
.517
W1
3
Buffalo Bills
East
11
6
0
.647
5–1
7–5
.472
.428
W4
4
Cincinnati Bengals
North
10
7
0
.588
4–2
8–4
.472
.462
L1
Wild cards
5[b]
Las Vegas Raiders
West
10
7
0
.588
3–3
8–4
.510
.515
W4
6[b]
New England Patriots
East
10
7
0
.588
3–3
8–4
.481
.394
L1
7
Pittsburgh Steelers
North
9
7
1
.559
4–2
7–5
.521
.490
W2
Did not qualify for the postseason
8[c]
Indianapolis Colts
South
9
8
0
.529
3–3
7–5
.495
.431
L2
9[c] [d]
Miami Dolphins
East
9
8
0
.529
4–2
6–6
.464
.379
W1
10[c] [d]
Los Angeles Chargers
West
9
8
0
.529
3–3
6–6
.510
.500
L1
11[e]
Cleveland Browns
North
8
9
0
.471
3–3
5–7
.514
.415
W1
12[e]
Baltimore Ravens
North
8
9
0
.471
1–5
5–7
.531
.460
L6
13
Denver Broncos
West
7
10
0
.412
1–5
3–9
.484
.357
L4
14[f]
New York Jets
East
4
13
0
.235
0–6
4–8
.512
.426
L2
15[f]
Houston Texans
South
4
13
0
.235
3–3
4–8
.498
.397
L2
16
Jacksonville Jaguars
South
3
14
0
.176
1–5
3–9
.512
.569
W1
Tiebreakers [g]
^ a b Tennessee finished ahead of Kansas City based on head-to-head victory.
^ a b Las Vegas finished ahead of New England based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: Miami, Dallas, LA Chargers, Cleveland, and Indianapolis).
^ a b c Indianapolis finished ahead of Miami and Los Angeles based on conference record (7–5 vs. 6–6).
^ a b Miami finished ahead of LA Chargers based on win percentage in common games (5–1 vs. 2–4 against: New England, Las Vegas, Houston, Baltimore, and NY Giants).
^ a b Cleveland finished ahead of Baltimore based on division record (3–3 vs. 1–5).
^ a b NY Jets finished ahead of Houston 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.