With the New York Jetsâ season set to end in just a few weeks, a year defined by disappointment is nearing a close. Among the most glaring issues has been the teamâs passing game, which has struggled to produce consistently all season.
With Garrett Wilson sidelined for the remainder of the year and only able to play in seven games due to injury, the Jets are now on pace to finish the season without a single player reaching 500 receiving yards, a milestone the franchise hasnât missed since 1976, when wide receiver David Knight led the team with 403 receiving yards, according to The Football Database.
As Brian Costello of the New York Post noted, Wilson still leads the team with 395 receiving yards, followed by Mason Taylor (369), Breece Hall (323), and Adonai Mitchell (236).
Itâs also worth mentioning that the 1976 Jets played just 14 games and finished 3â11. The current team holds the same record with three games still remaining on the schedule, further highlighting how historically unproductive this passing offense has been in 2025.
The simple fact that the Jets have a realistic chance to finish the season without a single player reaching 500 receiving yards for the first time in nearly 50 years is an alarming statistic and one the team will likely address this offseason.
GettyGarrett Wilson, the Jetsâ star receiver, has been productive when on the field but has missed most of the season due to injury.
Low Receiving Production Can Be Blamed On QB Production
Yes, the Jetsâ receivers have struggled to produce consistently this season, but the quarterback play in the passing game has also been a major weakness.
With the team on pace for a record low in receiving yards, itâs no surprise that the Jets rank last among all NFL teams in passing offense, averaging just 147 yards per game, according to Fox Sports.
Quarterback Justin Fields started nine of the teamâs games this season, totaling 1,259 passing yards, according to ESPN.
Clearly, New York will need significantly more passing production from their quarterback over that span next year if they want the passing game to be effective in 2026.
GettyQB Justin Fields.
Why The Jets Receiver Room Has Potential
The receivers havenât produced much this season, but next year looks more promising. With a new quarterback likely under center in 2026, the team could run a more pass-heavy offense.
The Jets receiver trio of Garrett Wilson, Adonai Mitchell, and John Metchie have also yet to play a game together due to Wilson being sidelined with a knee injury. Next season, with a healthy Wilson joining Mitchell and Metchie in the offense, the passing attack should be more balanced.
New York also has the opportunity to add a receiver in the 2026 NFL Draft to make the receiving corps even more dangerous. If the season ended today, the team would hold the 5th and 18th overall picks, as well as two second-round selections.
While a receiver at pick 5 may be unlikely, the Jets could very well add one at pick 18 or with one of their second-round picks.
GettyWR Adonai Mitchell.
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