The New York Jets had the highest expectations out of any NFL team last season, heading into the season with future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers returning from a torn Achilles suffered on the first drive of the 2023-2024 season. This season would quickly end in disaster after the team fired former head coach Robert Saleh after a 2-3 start to the season. This was only the beginning of the team’s problems, from the inconsistent coaching staff to a shaky offensive line and Rodgers’ off-field antics. The team would end the season going 5-12 and land a top 10 pick in the NFL draft after having Super Bowl aspirations for the first time in 15 years.

The Jets entered the offseason with a ton of question marks, starting with the head coach. They hired Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, who reunited with the Jets after previously playing for them from 1994 to 2001 as a cornerback. Glenn had spent his entire coaching career on the defensive side of the ball previously as a defensive backs coach for the Browns and Saints, before becoming the Lions’ defensive coordinator from 2021 to 2024. Glenn will finally bring the Jets a culture that it has been missing for the last 15 years since the team last made the playoffs.

The Jets also made another huge move, bringing in new general manager Darren Mougey, after firing Joe Douglas after the team started the season 3-8. With all the front office moves, the biggest question of the Jets’ offseason still hadn’t been answered: Was Rodgers going to be back with the team? The four-time MVP had one of his worst seasons as a starter, had just turned 41 and hadn’t looked the same since his Achilles injury from 2023. The team would ultimately come to the decision to cut Rodgers and sign quarterback Justin Fields from the Steelers to a two-year $40 million deal. Fields would reunite with his former college teammate, wide receiver Garrett Wilson, as well as his former college center, Josh Meyers, who was signed from the Packers.

With all the excitement around the reunion between the former Ohio State Buckeyes, the team lost many key players like CJ Mosley, Davante Adams, D.J. Reed, Morgan Moses and Ashtyn Davis.

At the NFL Draft, the Jets would improve their offensive line by picking tackle Armand Membou out of Missouri after having one of the worst offensive lines in the league. The team would also add to their lackluster offense by drafting tight end Mason Taylor out of LSU in the second round, as well as wide receiver Arian Smith out of Georgia.

New York heads into 2025 with the 26th most challenging schedule in the NFL, according to Fox Sports, opening their season with a revenge game for expected starting quarterback Fields vs the Steelers. The Jets only play five playoff teams from last season and will match up against the NFC South and AFC North teams. In a division that has been won by the Bills five seasons in a row, the Jets will have to rely on Fields to help elevate their offense to win the division for the first time since 2002.

N.Y. JETS SCHEDULE & TICKET DEALS

• Week 1: Sept. 7 against Pittsburgh Steelers
• Week 2: Sept. 14 against Buffalo Bills
• Week 3: Sept. 21 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Week 4: Sept. 29 at Miami Dolphins
• Week 5: Oct. 5 against Dallas Cowboys
• Week 6: Oct. 12 against Denver Broncos (London Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium)
• Week 7: Oct. 19 against Carolina Panthers
• Week 8: Oct. 26 at Cincinnati Bengals
• Week 9: Bye Week
• Week 10: Nov. 9 against Cleveland Browns
• Week 11: Nov. 13 at New England Patriots
• Week 12: Nov. 23 at Baltimore Ravens
• Week 13: Nov. 30 against Atlanta Falcons
• Week 14: Dec. 7 against Miami Dolphins
• Week 15: Dec. 14 at Jacksonville Jaguars
• Week 16: Dec. 21 at New Orleans Saints
• Week 17: Dec. 28 against New England Patriots
• Week 18: at Buffalo Bills

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Despite having only the 26th most challenging schedule in the NFL, the Jets are only favored in two games heading into the 2025 season. Those games are against the Panthers and the Browns. New York also only has +25000 odds of winning the Super Bowl and +12000 odds of winning the AFC Championship. In their first games, they open the season as three-point underdogs vs the Steelers with Rodgers returning to New York.

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Wide receiver Davante Adams offered an explanation for his Raiders trade request while speaking to reporters about his move to the New York Jets. Adams didn’t provide a crystal clear answer but eventually settled on the idea that he didn’t feel comfortable in Las Vegas.

“I want to feel like I can impact the game every time I touch the field,” Adams said. “Having the confidence that I’ll be able to make some plays and change the game, if need be, versus getting out there on the field and feeling like we need too many things to go right in order for me to be successful. And when I say ‘me be successful,’ I don’t mean me going out and having an All-Pro year every time… Sometimes you’ve got to make it easier and get to a situation that allows you to be yourself.”

Adams avoided saying that the Raiders were not competitive, and he wanted to succeed somewhere else, but he still strongly implied it. At age 32, he remains a premier wide receiver in the league and said that he is excited to be competing with former Packers teammate Aaron Rodgers again. Adams missed his last three Raiders games with a hamstring injury, but Jets interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said that he expects him to play in Week 7. 

For the duration of Adams’ tenure with the Raiders, the team was a massive underachiever and made several decisions that pulled the proverbial rug from under the wide receiver’s feet. The most impactful of these moves was to send away quarterback Derek Carr, who was a major draw to get Adams in Las Vegas in the first place.

As a member of the Jets, Adams is entering a tense situation. Though his arrival should be a massive help to the offense, the team has underachieved to this point and is still reeling in many ways from former head coach Robert Saleh’s shocking termination.

Following the firing, many argued that getting rid of Saleh, a defense-oriented leader, did very little to solve the team’s problems on offense. In this case, adding Adams is a concrete move in the right direction, giving Rodgers another reliable option down the sidelines. With his ideal situation now in full effect, it is now on the quarterback to prove that he can lead this team to the postseason.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers firmly denied having a say in the Jets’ decision to fire head coach Robert Saleh Wednesday. Rodgers, who has struggled to kickstart New York’s offense in two straight losses, said that his rumored influence on team operations is exaggerated.

“As far as any of the ridiculous allegations out there, I’m not gonna spend more than one sentence in response to it,” Rodgers told Pat McAfee during his weekly appearance on McAfee’s show. “And that is that I resent any of those accusations because they are patently false. It’s interesting the amount of power that people think that I have, which I don’t. I love Robert.”

Rumors surrounding Saleh’s sudden termination Tuesday have run rampant this week and often contradict one another. Some have claimed that Saleh was trying to convince the front office to part ways with offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who Rodgers then protected. Others claim that Rodgers’ personal differences with Saleh conflicted with the freedom he expected when he signed with the team in 2023.

The official story, one corroborated by all parties to this point, is that owner Woody Johnson fired Saleh due to frustrations with the team’s 2-3 start. 

“This is one of the most talented teams that has ever been assembled by the New York Jets,” Johnson said in a statement. “I wanted to give this team the most opportunity to win this season. I feel that we had to go in a different direction, and that’s why I did that today. This change, the change that we made today, that I made, I believe will bring new energy and new positivity that will lead to more wins, starting now.”

Even beyond the speculation concerning Rodgers’ involvement, reactions to Saleh’s firing have been mixed. Many fans point out that firing Saleh, who primarily ran the team’s defense, does not solve any of the team’s issues. The defense remains elite while the offense struggles to produce. Those calling for Hackett, the offensive coordinator often blamed for the team’s bland and uninspired offense, to be fired instead were left confused and frustrated by Saleh’s removal.

The circumstances of Saleh’s termination have also proved controversial. The former head coach was escorted out by security and was not permitted to interact with players. Star cornerback Sauce Gardner didn’t help matters when he told reporters Thursday that he and many of his teammates still feel like they’re playing for Saleh.

Despite the shocking circumstances, Saleh released an even farewell statement Wednesday. 

“To all of the players, I truly love and appreciate every single one of you. The character of the men in the locker room made coaching you guys the ultimate privilege. Through all the ups and downs, each and every one of you showed up every day and attacked every moment.”

In 56 games as the Jets’ head coach, Saleh earned a 20-36 record. Jets quarterbacks only threw for 300 or more yards in nine of those games. Three passers did so multiple times: Zach Wilson, Mike White and Joe Flacco.

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The sweepstakes for wide receiver Davante Adams is firmly under way, as Adams’ trade request has seemingly been accepted by the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite the star receiver’s obvious talent, a number of financial caveats, from Adams’ current contract to future negotiations, may narrow down the list of potential buyers.

Adams has routinely expressed his displeasure in the Raiders since last season, and after trade rumors fell through in 2023, Las Vegas is again looking for interested parties. A mix of solid reports and flimsier rumors seem to suggest that there is immense interest in the receiver across the league.

The New York Jets have been labeled the favorites to acquire Adams because of his previous connection with quarterback Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay. With Rodgers under center, Adams became a household name with the Packers, and New York has already brought on the likes of receiver Allen Lazard and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett in order to better accommodate its quarterback.

Meanwhile, in a similar vein to the Jets, the Saints may also be able to provide a comfortable and familiar system for Adams. It’s hard to remember now, but one of Adams’ primary reasons for going to the Raiders in the first place was to play with quarterback Derek Carr. The two were teammates together at Fresno State, and Adams was eager to play with his old quarterback in Las Vegas. The team waived Carr the following off-season and he signed with New Orleans.

While the Jets and Saints might provide the right fit, they may not be the most desperate. Several teams, including the Steelers, Commanders and Chiefs, could significantly benefit from a trade for a premium wide receiver. Pittsburgh sent Diontae Johnson to Carolina in the off-season, Washington’s receiver core beyond Terry McLaurin is flimsy at best and the Chiefs just lost Rashee Rice to an ACL injury. Adding Adams could open up entirely new offensive possibilities for all three teams.

While fantasizing about Adams’ potential impact around the league provides a great deal of entertainment, money may prove to be the deciding factor. In 2024, he has a $16.89 million salary. Any team that acquires Adams at this point will take a salary cap hit around $13 million this season.

To address this problem, teams will likely request that the Raiders continue paying part of Adams’ salary. This obviously hurts Las Vegas, but could also help them acquire more in return for him.

In another potential snag, there is no more guaranteed money on Adams’ current contract after this season. Not only must the team trading for him have the cap space now, but it’s possible that he will also ask for a new deal before he sets foot on the field again. The Jets have already seen the dangers of this, as newly acquired linebacker Haason Reddick is currently sitting out the 2024 season because the team didn’t meet his  contract demands.

The logistical and financial nightmare of acquiring Adams is at direct odds with the prospect of fielding Adams, which would be immensely exciting for every team in the league. The price must be right, however, and teams must deal with the razor-thin margins and future planning before they can bring the six-time Pro-Bowler aboard.

Safety Jamal Adams made his first start of the 2024 season for the Tennessee Titans this weekend. The three-time Pro-Bowler is trying to revive his career after suffering injuries in four straight seasons.

In his debut game for Tennessee, Adams took  on the New York Jets, who drafted him in 2017. Despite having extensive issues with the Jets and general manager Joe Douglas in the past, Adams said it feels meaningful to play New York in his return.

“I respect the hell out of the Jets,” Adams said. “They drafted me. I mean, the Jets is tatted on me, man. It’s part of my story. My father was drafted to the Giants, I was drafted to the Jets. My mom is from Yonkers, New York, and I have a lot of family up here. I still have my house there. It is still home.”

Adams spent some of his best years in the league on the Jets, making his first two Pro Bowl appearances with the team in 2018 and 2019. In the former year, his second season in the league, he recorded 115 combined tackles, immediately establishing himself as a star defender.

Going from the Jets to the Seattle Seahawks in 2020, Adams had his most dominant season with 9.5 sacks and 83 combined tackles. Several injuries took their toll in subsequent years, however. Between 2021 and 2023, he only started in 22 games, suffering a torn quad, torn labrum, a concussion and undergoing hip surgery. He was released by Seattle in March.

The Titans signed Adams to a one-year deal in July, but he has had limited time to practice with the team while recovering the aforementioned surgery.  

The Jets beat the Titans 24-17 on Sunday.

The New York Jets’ inherited contract dispute with Haason Reddick has gone quiet, with both sides seemingly digging in as the linebacker seeks a new contract.

Jets general manager Joe Douglas addressed the situation on Wednesday for the first time since Reddick arrived in April, affirming that the team is nowhere close to reaching a new agreement.

“Nothing has changed from our end,” Douglas said. “Obviously a ton of respect for Haason and awaiting his arrival and, you know, looking forward to when he does, he’s going to be welcomed with open arms.”

When the Philadelphia Eagles traded Reddick to the Jets earlier this year, he seemed to be an excellent addition to a stacked New York defense featuring Sauce Gardner, C.J. Mosley and D.J. Reed, among many others. The Jets did not arrange a new deal with Reddick before trading for him, assuming that he would play without agreeing to one. This seems to have been an error, as Reddick reported to team facilities soon after but has not interacted with the staff since.

With the regular season fast approaching, it is increasingly unlikely that Reddick will suit up for the Jets in Week 1, if he ever does so. Even under these circumstances, however, Douglas remains hopeful that the trade will ultimately prove beneficial.

“In simple terms, we did talk about an extension,” Douglas told reporters Thursday. “Once one wasn’t agreed upon, we had the conversation, and we felt good about making a trade. Obviously, he came here, reported, had a great day here. Again, we’re just awaiting his arrival.”

If the Jets and Reddick do not come to an agreement, it’s possible that the two-time Pro-Bowler gets traded again, likely to a team willing to extend his contract. In seven NFL seasons, he has amassed 58 sacks and 410 combined tackles, suggesting that he plenty to offer when he is on the field.

Aaron Rodgers is making a comeback as he practices with the New York Jets during organized team activities (OTAs) in Florham Park, New Jersey. After tearing his left Achilles tendon in the season opener against Buffalo on September 11, the 40-year-old quarterback has focused on rehabilitation and appears ready to lead the Jets this season.

Rodgers’ injury occurred on the fourth snap of his debut with the Jets, halting the team’s hopes for a playoff run. Despite pushing his rehab to return at the end of last season, Rodgers ultimately decided against it when the Jets fell out of playoff contention, and he wasn’t fully healed. Instead, he put his focus on being completely ready for the upcoming season.

Jets head coach Robert Saleh confirmed that Rodgers participates in all OTAs activities. “He’s doing everything,” Saleh told ESPN. Rodgers showcased his abilities during noncontact team drills, including a highlight-reel throw down the middle of the field to Xavier Gipson and multiple connections with leading receiver Garrett Wilson. “He has no restrictions, and he looks good,” Saleh said. “The arm talent is obviously still there. It’s really just reacclimating to everything.”

Last year, the team was considered a playoff contender, and with Rodgers under center, there’s again talk of a potential Super Bowl appearance. The Jets, who hold the NFL’s longest active playoff drought at 13 seasons, are being taken seriously by league officials. The NFL’s schedule-makers have shown their confidence in the Jets, scheduling them for six prime-time games in the first 11 weeks.

NFL’s vice president for broadcast planning, Mike North, highlighted the league’s expectations, saying, “I feel like the Jets kind of owe us one” after Rodgers’ injury derailed last season’s prime-time games. Saleh, however, is tempering expectations, emphasizing the importance of focusing on the process, saying, “It’s New York; there’s always going to be excitement.”

Titans cornerback and Former Jets defensive back Buster Skrine is set to retire. Announced by Titans head coach Mike Vrabel. the 11-year veteran has called it quits on a long career.

“I really respect Buster as a person, as a player,” Vrabel said during his first press conference of Titans training camp on Tuesday. “But he made a decision which he felt like was best for him and his family and we’ll respect that and support him however we can.”

Skrine had just resigned with the Titans in March after being signed in late last season to counteract the injuries suffered to key secondary players such as Caleb Farley and Kevin Byard. In his seven games played for the Titans, Skrine started three, recorded 17 tackles, three pass breakups and had one interception. Due to his performance, the Titans brought him back on a one-year deal worth $1.3 million.

Skrine has been somewhat of a journeyman during his time in the NFL. He was selected in the fifth round of the 2011 draft by the Cleveland Browns. He had his best year in his career with the Browns in 2014, recording 67 tackles, four interceptions, and 18 pass deflections. Despite that he did not return to Cleveland, electing to join the New York Jets where he spent the next four years. In his Jets tenure, he started 48 games with 30 pass breakups and three interceptions.

The Titans are not expected to miss him too much as the secondary unit is quite solid. Skrine was projected to be the team’s sixth corner behind Kristian Fulton, Farley, Elijah Golden, Roger McCreary and Chris Jackson. There was still speculation in Skrine would have made the 53-man roster. Now with his retirement, a spot on the wider 90-man roster opens up.

On Monday, the New York Jets traded quarterback Sam Darnold to the Carolina Panthers just three years after hailing him as a franchise player. This trade ended months of speculations about their quarterback plans, with the 2021 NFL Draft looming in the distance.

In return for Darnold, the Jets received three picks: a sixth-rounder in the 2021 draft and a second-rounder along with a fourth-rounder in 2022. Since the Jets are left without a proven quarterback on their roster, they are expected to look toward’s this year’s April 29 draft set to take place in Cleveland.

The Jets’ leading candidate to replace Darnold is BYU’s Zach Wilson, who has met virtually with the Jets multiple times. According to ESPN Stats and Information research, if the Jets do select a quarterback No. 2 overall, they would become the first team since 1967, to select two quarterbacks within the top three overall picks in a four-year span.

Sources told ESPN that the Jets were conflicted by the decision to part ways with Darnold, and they even considered the idea of keeping him and pairing him with a rookie. However, they ultimately liked the idea of a fresh start and felt that any potential quarterback controversy might become too distracting.

Another factor that went into this decision was that resetting with a rookie contract will bring a fixed cost of a projected $35 million over four years. Keeping quarterback Darnold would have created financial uncertainty beyond 2021 if the Jets did not exercise his fifth-year option for 2022.

Darnold has one year remaining on his rookie contract, with guaranteed salary and bonuses totaling $4.6 million. The Panthers must decide on Darnlold’s fifth-year option for 2022 by May 3 and the predetermined amount is $18.8 million. The Carolina Panthers plan to discuss this with Darnold’s agent soon.

The New York Jets signed former Buccaneers‘ receiver Breshad Perriman to a one-year deal worth $8 million shortly after losing slot receiver Robbie Anderson in free agency to the Panthers on Tuesday. According to ESPN, the deal includes $6 million guaranteed.

The 26-year-old recorded 36 receptions for 645 yards, 17.9 yards per catch and six touchdowns in 2019, all career-highs. Perriman also appeared in 14 games, the most since his rookie season.

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Originally a first round pick in the 2015 draft, Perriman has battled knee problems over the years including an injury that kept him sidelined his entire rookie season. In 2016, he played every game and compiled 33 receptions for 499 yards, 15.1 yards per catch and three touchdowns. The following season he appeared in just 11 games and finished with a measly ten receptions for 77 yards. He was subsequently released by Baltimore and signed with Cleveland where his numbers slightly increased as Perriman finished with 16 receptions for 340 yards, a career-high 21.3 yards per catch and two touchdowns in 10 games.

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The Jets, however, may regret not re-signing Anderson who was the most productive receiver on the team the last three seasons. In 2019, Anderson finished with 52 receptions for 779 yards, 15.0 yards per catch and five touchdowns. Anderson is definitely the better player, but had two four-game stretches without a touchdown during the season and ultimately decided to sign a two-year, $20 million deal with Carolina, a price tag too expensive for New York. The organization is hopeful Perriman will take the next step in his development and be a comparable replacement for Anderson.

New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams was arrested Thursday evening for allegedly carrying a weapon at LaGuardia Airport, according to Port Authority officials. The 22-year-old was about to leave town before being arrested for criminal possession of a weapon at 9:15 p.m. According to Port Authority police, Williams was carrying a Glock 19 pistol.

The gun was found by airport security at a Delta check-in counter and was not loaded, Port Authority Police Spokeswoman Lenis Rodriguez said. Police also said Williams had an Alabama permit for the weapon.

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Flying with a gun is only allowed if it is locked in a hard container and stored in checked baggage, not carry-on luggage, according to the Transportation Security Administration. Passengers also must inform airport staff there is a firearm in their bag prior to being checked, although it was not evident where Williams’ gun was located. A statement from the Jets said “the team has been in contact with Quinnen Williams and are fully aware of the situation.” The Jets declined to comment, however, “as this is a pending legal matter.”

Williams was a rookie for the Jets last season and recorded 15 tackles and 2.5 sacks after being selected by New York third overall in the 2019 NFL Draft. He will be arraigned on March 25, according to Kim Livingston, a spokeswoman for Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.

The Ravens ran over the Jets 42-41 Thursday as Lamar Jackson continued his impressive play with five touchdown passes. The second year quarterback is making his case for NFL MVP putting up ridiculous numbers this season consisting of 33 touchdown passes with 2,889 passing yards and only six interceptions. Jackson also broke Michael Vick‘s single season rushing record in Thursday’s win and now has 1,103 yards and seven touchdowns on 6.9 yards per carry.

Jackson was unstoppable with 86 yards rushing, and the offense as a whole ran for 218 yards averaging 6.4 yards per carry. The Ravens scored on their first three possessions and were on cruise control for the rest of the game. Mark Andrews also made history for the Ravens catching his eighth touchdown of the year, the most ever by a Baltimore tight end.

Coming into the game, the Jets were the second ranked rush defense only giving up 3.3 yards per carry, but they were up against a run heavy Ravens team that is flat out more talented. “We knew we had to play a tough offense tonight and that we had to commit to (slowing down) the run,” Jets Head Coach Adam Gase said. “We struggled early, and this is a really tough offense to play.”

The Jets had no luck stopping the pass either as Jackson threw five touchdown passes and no interceptions with a 65.2% completion rate. His running agility and how fast he can change direction have given New York and several other teams trouble.

“We were just trying to figure out what was going on. Sometimes against this group, you do not want to commit because you are unsure. They run their offense well but you have to pull the trigger and make a decision in real time. And it is not easy,” Gase said.

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New York’s 21 points came from a blocked punt return and two touchdown passes from Sam Darnold. The second-year quarterback also threw and interception and lost a fumble in the loss. “I felt like we made our plays in the passing game when they were there.  We ran the ball well. There were just a couple throws I’d like to get back,” Darnold told CBS Sports.

Baltimore’s Head Coach John Harbaugh is looking brilliant right now after benching current Bronco’s quarterback Joe Flacco last season in favor of Jackson. The former Raven quarterback is now out for the year with a herniated disk in his neck, and has been a disappointment this year after only throwing six touchdown passes in eight games.

When asked about Jackson in the postgame press conference Harbaugh said, “Lamar is really patient. He hangs in there. He trusts his protection. He can also trust his ability to get away if the protection breaks down. And he’s a really accurate thrower in that [extended redzone] range.”

The Ravens have won ten straight and lead the AFC North with a 12-2 record.

In what was probably the weirdest day in the NFL in recent memory, the early afternoon game with the New England Patriots taking on the New York Jets at Metlife Stadium showed that one big decision can change the outcome of a game.

Throughout the game, the Jets were keeping up with the AFC East division leaders while trying to keep their playoff hopes alive with the wild card still in the open. In the fourth quarter with the Jets up 20-13, the Patriots had forced overtime when quarterback Tom Brady threw a nine-yard touchdown to wide receiver James White. The big story of the game was to come with the controversial coin toss that was administered at the beginning of overtime. The visiting team Patriots had called for heads and the coin showed heads, with team captain Matthew Slater calling for the Patriots to kick first to the Jets, which would result in a bizarre exchange between Slater and head referee Clete Blakeman in the Patriots’ election to kick.

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Slater stated after the game that there was confusion in which direction the Patriots wanted to kick and that he had asked the coaching staff numerous times if they wanted to kick first. Head coach Bill Belichick confirmed that he wanted the Patriots to kick off if they were to win the coin toss. “We thought that was the best thing to do,” Belichick said, not regretting the decision.

After the Jets received the ball, they went down the field and scored the game-winning touchdown off a six-yard touchdown pass by Jets quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick to wide receiver Eric Decker, resulting in a 26-20 win. Fitzpatrick finished the day with 296 passing yards and three touchdowns, which included star wide receiver Brandon Marshall catching two of them and adding 115 receiving yards.

With the win, the Jets took possession of the second wild card spot with a postseason clinching win on the line next week against division rivals in the Buffalo Bills next week.

Photo: EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – DECEMBER 27: Eric Decker #87 of the New York Jets scores the game winning touchdown in overtime against the New England Patriots in their game at MetLife Stadium on December 27, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Jets defeated the Patriots with a score of 26 to 20 in overtime. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)