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
Head coachCharley Winner
OwnerLeon Hess
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]

Offseason

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
 active, 0 inactive, 0 practice squad

Schedule
WeekDateOpponentResultGame siteAttendance
1 September 21, 1975at Buffalo BillsL 42–14Rich Stadium
77,837
2 September 28, 1975at Kansas City ChiefsW 30–24Arrowhead Stadium
73,939
3 October 5, 1975New England PatriotsW 36–7Shea Stadium
57,365
4 October 12, 1975at Minnesota VikingsL 29–21Metropolitan Stadium
47,739
5 October 19, 1975Miami DolphinsL 43–0Shea Stadium
47,191
6 October 26, 1975Baltimore ColtsL 45–28Shea Stadium
55,137
7 November 2, 1975Buffalo BillsL 24–23Shea Stadium
58,343
8 November 9, 1975at Miami DolphinsL 27–7Miami Orange Bowl
72,896
9 November 16, 1975at Baltimore ColtsL 52–19Memorial Stadium
52,097
10 November 23, 1975St. Louis CardinalsL 37–6Shea Stadium
53,169
11 November 30, 1975Pittsburgh SteelersL 20–7Shea Stadium
52,618
12 December 7, 1975at New England PatriotsW 30–28Schaefer Stadium
53,989
13 December 15, 1975at San Diego ChargersL 24–16San Diego Stadium
49,706
14 December 21, 1975Dallas CowboysL 31–21Shea Stadium
37,279

[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. https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/1975_games.htm
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