1975 New York Jets season

The 1975 New York Jets season was the 16th season for the team and the sixth in the National Football League. It began with the team trying to improve upon its 7–7 record from 1974 under head coach Charley Winner. The Jets failed to do so, and finished with a record of 3–11, the worst in franchise history at the time. This would be the first of three consecutive 3–11 seasons, as they would repeat this win–loss record in 1976 and 1977. They tied the New England Patriots for last place in their division, the AFC East, but were awarded fourth place by virtue of their head-to-head sweep over the Patriots during the season.

1975 New York Jets season
OwnerLeon Hess
Head coachCharley Winner
Home fieldShea Stadium
Results
Record3–11
Division placeT-4th AFC East
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Pro BowlersRB John Riggins
TE Rich Caster

The Jets’ pass defense surrendered 8.12 yards-per-attempt (including quarterback sacks), the second-most in NFL history.[1][note 1]

Roster
1975 New York Jets final roster
Quarterbacks

Running backs

Wide receivers

Tight ends

 Offensive linemen

Defensive linemen

 Linebackers

Defensive backs

Special teams

 Reserve lists
  • Currently vacant


Practice squad

  • Currently vacant


Rookies in italics
 , 0 practice squad

Schedule
WeekDateOpponentResultGame siteAttendance
1 September 21at Buffalo BillsL 42–14Rich Stadium77,837
2 September 28at Kansas City ChiefsW 30–24Arrowhead Stadium73,939
3 October 5New England PatriotsW 36–7Shea Stadium57,365
4 October 12at Minnesota VikingsL 29–21Metropolitan Stadium47,739
5 October 19Miami DolphinsL 43–0Shea Stadium47,191
6 October 26Baltimore ColtsL 45–28Shea Stadium55,137
7 November 2Buffalo BillsL 24–23Shea Stadium58,343
8 November 9at Miami DolphinsL 27–7Miami Orange Bowl72,896
9 November 16at Baltimore ColtsL 52–19Memorial Stadium52,097
10 November 23St. Louis CardinalsL 37–6Shea Stadium53,169
11 November 30Pittsburgh SteelersL 20–7Shea Stadium52,618
12 December 7at New England PatriotsW 30–28Schaefer Stadium53,989
13 December 15at San Diego ChargersL 24–16San Diego Stadium49,706
14 December 21Dallas CowboysL 31–21Shea Stadium37,279

[2]

Standings
AFC East
W L T PCT DIV CONF PF PA STK
Baltimore Colts(3) 10 4 0 .714 6–2 8–3 395 269 W9
Miami Dolphins 10 4 0 .714 6–2 7–4 357 222 W1
Buffalo Bills 8 6 0 .571 5–3 7–4 420 355 L1
New York Jets 3 11 0 .214 2–6 3–8 258 433 L2
New England Patriots 3 11 0 .214 1–7 2–9 258 358 L6

Notes
  1. The 1981 Colts are the only NFL team to surrender more yards per opposing pass attempt.

References
  1. Cold Hard Football Facts: Ryan Kalil ad: Carolina D not up to the task
  2. "New York Jets 1975 Games and Schedule".


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