The 2024 season was the New York Jets' 55th in the National Football League (NFL), their 65th overall, their sixth and final under general manager Joe Douglas and their fourth and final under head coach Robert Saleh. On October 8, following a week 5 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in London, the Jets fired Saleh and promoted defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich to be the interim head coach. General Manager Joe Douglas was also fired on November 19 after a week 11 loss to the Indianapolis Colts dropped the Jets to 3âÂÂ8 and was replaced by Phil Savage.
This was the Jets' second season after acquiring four-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers from the Green Bay Packers. Following a season-ending Achilles injury to Rodgers in week 1 of the 2023 season, the Jets tried to improve on their 7âÂÂ10 record from 2022 and 2023, return to the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and end the longest active playoff drought in American professional sports, but failed to do either of those after an overtime loss to the Miami Dolphins in week 14. This is now the Jets' 16th season in the last 18 years not making the playoffs.
Despite the return of Rodgers and the addition of several key offensive players such as Mike Williams and Davante Adams, the Jets had their worst start since 2021, beginning the year 2âÂÂ6. A week 13 loss to the Seattle Seahawks ensured the Jets' ninth consecutive losing season, continuing the longest active streak in the league. It was also the franchise's fifth consecutive season with ten or more losses. After a week 16 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Jets failed to match their 7âÂÂ10 record from the previous two seasons, and suffered their worst record since 2021, and also the most losses for Aaron Rodgers in a single season as a starter. In addition, none of the team's players were named to the initial Pro Bowl roster for the first time since 2021.
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Aaron Rodgers's return did not end well as the 49ers rushing attack overwhelmed the Jets defense despite missing reigning Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey.
Jets rookie RB Braelon Allen tied the record for becoming the youngest player to score a touchdown from scrimmage, at age 20 years, 239 days, as he scored the game winning touchdown against the Titans. Unfortunately, Pro Bowl DE Jermaine Johnson tore his Achilles and would miss the rest of the season.
The Jets handled business against the Patriots for their first home win over New England since 2015.
The Jets offense struggled in the rain as Greg Zuerlein missed a game winning 48 yard attempt.
Following the team's loss to the Vikings, head coach Robert Saleh was relieved of his duties.
Despite Aaron Rodgers throwing for a 52-yard hail mary at the end of the first half against the Bills to cut the deficit to 20-17, the Jets could not complete the comeback and lost to the Bills.
Facing the Steelers and Russell Wilson in his first start for the team, he embarrassed the Jets throwing for 264 yards and 2 touchdowns as the Jets failed to score in the 2nd half. This was the first game for newcomer Davante Adams as he was traded to the Jets from the Las Vegas Raiders on Tuesday after their loss to the Bills.
Looking for their first sweep over the Patriots since 2000, the Jets once again failed to win a game they were favored and backup QB Jacoby Brissett led a game winning drive after rookie QB Drake Maye left with a concussion. Jets kicker Greg Zuerlein continued to struggle as he missed a PAT and a field goal. In addition, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to score at least 20 points, hold an opponent under 250 total yards, and not turn the ball over once, and yet lose the game. This also marked the Jets 16th loss in their last 18 games against New England.
Garrett Wilson made a spectacular one-handed catch and the Jets defense sacked Texans QB C. J. Stroud 8 times, ending their 5-game losing streak.
The Jets, looking to run the tables, had no answer for Kyler Murray as they were embarrassed once again.
The Jets were in perfect position to snap the losing streak, but their defense folded at the last minute, dropping them to 3âÂÂ8 heading into their bye week.
With yet another chance to revive their season, the Jets offense flamed out after a pick six from former Jet Leonard Williams. Despite a great performance by their special teams, the defense couldn't stop making mistakes and fell to Seattle to clinch their 9th straight losing season.
Despite Rodgers passing for 300 yards for the first time since 2021, the Jets defense couldn't stop the Dolphins' offense as they lost in overtime to the Dolphins, ensuring the Jets would not improve on their previous season's 7âÂÂ10 record. Also with this loss, the Jets were eliminated them from playoff contention, extending the longest active drought in the NFL and in all 4 major sports.
Davante Adams recorded 198 receiving yards, and the Jets were able to defeat the Jaguars to improve to 4âÂÂ10.
The Jets never punted during the game; despite this, they were held to just 9 points, as the team failed to convert on 4th down three times during the game, Aaron Rodgers lost a fumble on a strip-sack and Anders Carlson missed a 46-yard field goal. The 11 losses during this season were the most for Aaron Rodgers in a season as a starting quarterback.
Aaron Rodgers was pulled during the 4th quarter after the Jets trailed 40âÂÂ0 and he had thrown 2 interceptions; with the huge loss, the Jets fell to 4âÂÂ12.
The Jets' disappointing season closed on a high note, as Aaron Rodgers threw his 500th career touchdown pass to Tyler Conklin before adding three more in the game, while the Jets' defense forced four turnovers, defeating the Dolphins 32âÂÂ20 and eliminating them from playoff contention.