Garrett Wilson sets playoff appearance as primary goal for the Jets
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 10:58 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson expressed optimism regarding the team's postseason prospects on September 8. Wilson stated that ending the franchise's 15-year playoff drought is a realistic objective for the current season. He identified securing a playoff spot as the primary goal for the team as the new campaign gets underway. The Jets have not participated in the postseason since the 2010 season, marking the longest active drought in the NFL. Wilson’s comments come as the roster looks to build momentum following recent off-season acquisitions and organizational changes. The team enters the season under pressure to translate higher expectations into tangible results on the field.
- •Garrett Wilson identified a playoff appearance as the Jets' goal for this season.
- •The Jets have not reached the postseason in 15 years.
- •Wilson characterized the objective of ending the team's drought as very realistic.
- 10:58 PMESPN NFL — Jets WR Wilson says goal to make playoffs, calls it 'very realistic'
- 10:37 PMYahoo Sports — Garrett Wilson has one measure of success for Jets this season: ‘The playoffs’
"Garrett Wilson has experienced enough quarterback changes and losing seasons with the Jets. Now, he’s interested in only one thing: ending the NFL’s longest playoff drought. “The playoffs, man,” Wilson said Tuesday. “No doubt about it. Playoffs, and then let’s see what happens. Nothing else.” And despite the Jets’ 3-14 finish last season, Wilson believes that goal is “very realistic.” “I’ve ...
"Garrett Wilson said breaking the Jets' 15-year playoff drought feels "very realistic" and went as far as stating that was the goal this season.
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External links- ESPN NFLSep 8, 2026, 10:58 PMJets WR Wilson says goal to make playoffs, calls it 'very realistic'
Garrett Wilson said breaking the Jets' 15-year playoff drought feels "very realistic" and went as far as stating that was the goal this season.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:37 PMGarrett Wilson has one measure of success for Jets this season: ‘The playoffs’
Garrett Wilson has experienced enough quarterback changes and losing seasons with the Jets. Now, he’s interested in only one thing: ending the NFL’s longest playoff drought. “The playoffs, man,” Wilson said Tuesday. “No doubt about it. Playoffs, and then let’s see what happens. Nothing else.” And despite the Jets’ 3-14 finish last season, Wilson believes that goal is “very realistic.” “I’ve ...
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