The New York Jets ended their season with a brutal 35â8 loss to the Buffalo Bills, a game that was effectively over early. New York fell behind 21â0 by halftime and trailed 29â0 entering the fourth quarter, as things unraveled quickly in what has become a familiar pattern for the Jets.
The Jetsâ closest game over their final five matchups ended in a 23-point loss to the New Orleans Saints. In the process, New York made unwanted history, becoming the first team in NFL history to lose five consecutive games by at least 23 points.
âHistory makers: The Jets ⦠become the first team in NFL history to lose five straight games by 23 or more points within a single season,â wrote ESPNâs Rich Cimini.
During their record setting five game stretch, the Jets were outscored 188 to 54, a staggering 134 point margin. New York allowed an average of 37.6 points per game while scoring just 10.8, resulting in an average loss of 26.8 points per game over that span.
Finishing the season in this record breaking fashion, being outscored by around four touchdowns per game, was far from how the Jets envisioned closing out their year.
GettyThe Jets lost to the Bills on Sunday.
The Team Took Accountability
Following the loss to Buffalo, several Jets players addressed the media and reflected on a deeply disappointing season.
“Honestly, and I hope y’all don’t quote this wrong, but it’s definitely been the worst season I’ve been a part of as a team, and key word a part,” said defensive end Jermaine Johnson. “I know the character of the men out there, they’re definitely going to remember this feeling and not let it happen again,” via SNYJets.
Linebacker Quincy Williams also reflected on the underwhelming season, emphasizing resilience and accountability.
“It was more like, ‘how do you respond?’ type mentality, or are you a quitter? Things like that. It was more talk to your culture of your players and stuff like that. I’m excited for where we go from here and then also it’s got a lot to build on too,” via SNYJets.
Head coach Aaron Glenn took accountability for the teamâs performance this season while also expressing optimism about the franchiseâs future.
âI understand what everybody on the outside is saying, and Iâm going to take all those arrows, and thatâs okay,â Glenn said. âI do know this, itâs going to turn, and Iâm very confident in that,â via SNYJets.
GettyHead coach Aaron Glenn.
The Bright Side of a Dark Season
No team or fan base wants to endure blowout losses like the 2025â26 Jets have this season, but after yet another defeat on Sunday, New York moved up to the second overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. The Jets will also hold either the 15th or 16th overall pick (via IND), depending on the outcome of the Baltimore Ravens versus Pittsburgh Steelers matchup. A Ravens win would give New York the 15th pick, while a Steelers victory would drop them to 16th.
Thereâs going to be a lot of talk about what the Jets will do with their draft picks, and thereâs no question they have a chance to bring in some really good players this offseason.
GettyThe Jets hold the 2nd pick in the draft.
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